Cranberries Frontwoman Goes Solo

The Cranberries announce a spring 2010 tour following the summer 2009 release of Dolores O’Riordan’s solo release. We’ve got the details and a review of her new album!

Nestle, Beauty Biz, Make Fair Trade Moves

Send to KindleTweet Nestle is making a move into the Fair Trade sector thanks to a partnership with cocoa farmers in the African nation of  Ivory Coast. The move, one lauded by the UK fair trade organization, The Fairtrade Foundation, will the see the first Kit Kat bars made with fair trade cocoa hit shelves [...]

The Art of Chocolate

Send to KindleTweet Amano separates itself from the pack of gourmet chocolate brands with Latin America-sourced beans because of its ability to marry culture and cacao. Amano Founder Art Pollard is more a curator of cacao than an entrepreneur because he spent years researching chocolate to develop rich recipes, both sweet and dark. The range [...]

The Whole Package

Send to KindleTweet Spotted: 7 Train Name: Aya Age: 26 Hometown: Tokyo, Japan Current ‘hood: Sunnyside, Queens First language: Japanese Other languages: English, Spanish Job: Assistant to CEO at an investment bank Ethnicity: Japanese Favorite Condiment: Soy sauce Religion: Not really, maybe Buddhist Favorite Nut: Chestnut On your iPod now: Lounge, Jazz, Classical Favorites movie(s): [...]

Science, Health & Recalls Week of November 24

Send to KindleTweet Science Implies Love Can Last Past Honeymoon A new study on brain activity implies some people can remain madly in love with each other after years of marriage, Science News reports. The data implied that long-term lovers can exhibit the same brain activity as short-lovers in the “honeymoon” stage. Researchers at the Albert [...]

Guava SpiritsNew To The Market, Guava Is Strong & Sweet What: New to America, guava has an unusual flavor that makes for a good combination with the sweet and the savory.

Send to KindleTweet The Dirt: Guayaba in Spanish, guava is the latest fruit infusion popping up in liquors because it has a strong distinguishable taste that holds its own. Originally, guava was often found in stores carrying foods from tropical locales such as Latin America, India and the Philippines. The most popular and versatile item [...]