Posted by Sheryl Kirby in food for thought, news and media, on the web on October 24, 2008 at 8:03 pm

Here's some food for thought for today...

• Food allergies are becoming more prevalent, and are requiring longer hospital stays.
• Big Brother is watching you - a restaurant in the Netherlands records the behaviour of its customers.
• What do you mean Slash isn't in the band anymore? Dr. Pepper will owe every person in the US a free can of soda if Guns and Roses actually manages to release their loooooong-awaited album before the end of the year.
• Hey! Canadians didn't get free stuff for voting! Ben & Jerry's outlets in the States plan to offer a free scoop of ice cream to anyone who can prove they voted on November 4th. Tim Horton's - are you making a note for next time?
• "This will be the only bad day you two are going to have." Chef Teo Paul selects some (live) heritage turkeys for Thanksgiving.
• Bottled water makers tap into a niche market with bottles designed by top fashion designers.
• The world's oldest chocolate... does not look very appetizing.
• And finally, if you think you're one of those foodies who would try anything once, think again. Insect sushi might just be the thing that breaks your will.