Food For Thought

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What is innovation?

It’s great to be hip, current, cutting edge, etc., but that doesn’t necessarily make you innovative.  

Rick Celebrates National Grilled Cheese Day

Earlier today Rick sent me an email telling me it was National Grilled Cheese Day, and as a result I immediately regretted my lunch decision.  Today would have been a perfect grilled cheese day (in fact, everyday is a perfect grilled cheese day). In order to live vicariously through Rick, I asked him how he … Continue reading

Tireless Efforts – Leadership Advice from Bruce Halle of Discount Tire

Michael Rosenbaum of Quadrant Five has written a new book entitled “Six Tires, No Plan: The Impossible Journey of the Most Inspirational Leader That (Almost) Nobody Knows–the biography of Forbes billionaire Bruce Halle, thefounder of Discount Tire.”  In a recent guest post on Forbes.com, Rosenbaum spoke of some key factors of Bruce Halle’s success.  One quote from … Continue reading

@YourNameHere: Why You Need To Be On Twitter

In the wake of yesterday’s announcement that the FDA’s FSIS (Food Safety and Inspection Service) launched a number of Twitter feeds to alert the public of food safety issues, it’s important that more and more people in the food industry (and all industries) connect and communicate via social media.  But why Twitter?  Allow me to explain.

An Apple A Day

Every year, it seems the the world is buzzing about what Apple may have to unveil.  This year in particular, people cannot stop talking about what could be the “iPad 3.”  In surveying the speculation, I can’t remember more documented cases of rumors and leaks surrounding a product launch.  Even more specifically, the analysis that has … Continue reading

The End of National Hot Breakfast Month

If you’re reading this, then you already know that National Hot Breakfast Month is nearly over. Thankfully, it’s a Leap Year which means we have an extra day to enjoy the deliciousness of sausage, eggs, bacon, pancakes, waffles, etc. Now, you could choose to just to eat a hot breakfast.  But is that really showing your … Continue reading

Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Transportation Infographic

Update:  Thanks to visual.ly user rmmojado who put our infographic on the their site. View it here:  http://visual.ly/celebrate-mardi-gras No matter your affiliation, Mardi Gras has become associated with “letting your hair down.”  We thought we’d create a fun infographic

Guide To Hand Washing

Proper hand washing is an effective way to prevent contamination and the spread of germs.  Whether you’re in the food industry or not, it’s a simple enough activity to help keep you healthy.  Especially as winter continues to fade into spring, it seems we able become victim to allergies, colds, and the sniffles. But why … Continue reading

Can’t Stop Talking About Cantaloupe

I had cantaloupe with my lunch yesterday.  I know it reads a bit random, but while I was enjoying it with a sandwich at a local cafe, I wondered to myself, “Is this the first time I’ve had cantaloupe since my ‘canta-phobia’ from last summer?”  I didn’t know the answer for sure, but it got … Continue reading

Food For Thought

“You are what you eat.” I guess that means that I’m a grapefruit, granola bar, and 4 cups of coffee.  By the end of the day, I’ll be all those things, as well as: a roast beef sandwich, a pop, and some leftovers.  But, you’re not really those things.  The original quote has more to … Continue reading