by Minter Dial | Jun 19, 2007 | Travel
Surprising statistic from NPD Group saying that in 2006 a typical American ate 81 meals inside a restaurant but ordered a take-out 127 times. That is a total of 208 meals. This means, excluding breakfast, that 208/730 or 28% of meals are outsourced. In the US, there...
by Minter Dial | May 30, 2007 | Health
Could you imagine that Mars bars would not be vegetarian? Mars officially reversed a controversial decision last week to remove animal by-products (rennet) which it was using in some of its chocolate bars. The company claimed the move was to allow them to have more...
by Minter Dial | May 26, 2007 | Health
I don’t know about you but health, healthy eating and keeping my weight down are [at least] a daily consideration. It’s a topic that far outstrips male banter about cars or critical comments about politics. It may be on par with the weather for its...
by Minter Dial | Apr 12, 2007 | Health, Leadership, Politics, Travel
As is my wont on any first time in a country, I love to jot down the first impressions that hit me… if only to confirm some generalizations and, probably, regurgitate very obvious observations. First surprise, the “noise free” Stockholm (Arlanda)...
by Minter Dial | Apr 11, 2007 | Travel
Visited Stockholm this week. Discovered a delightful city and the pleasures of Swedish cuisine (read: lots of pickled herring and fish in general). Most highly recommended restaurant (restaurang in Swedish) is called Vassa Eggen, located in the heart of town. Lovely...