Post by BBQ Butcher on Feb 9, 2010 6:37:24 GMT -5
McItaly burger controversial in home country
Agriculture minister derided for defending new McDonald’s sandwich
ROME - Italy's agriculture minister defended his sponsorship of McDonald's new all-Italian burger Monday amid criticism that he is selling out to a multinational corporation and sacrificing Italy's culinary reputation in the process.
Minister Luca Zaia has argued that McDonald's new McItaly burger — using all Italian beef, Asiago cheese and artichoke spread — will pump €3.5 million ($4.8 million) more a month into the pockets of Italian farmers grappling with tough economic times
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Agriculture minister derided for defending new McDonald’s sandwich
ROME - Italy's agriculture minister defended his sponsorship of McDonald's new all-Italian burger Monday amid criticism that he is selling out to a multinational corporation and sacrificing Italy's culinary reputation in the process.
Minister Luca Zaia has argued that McDonald's new McItaly burger — using all Italian beef, Asiago cheese and artichoke spread — will pump €3.5 million ($4.8 million) more a month into the pockets of Italian farmers grappling with tough economic times
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It looks to me like the Italian Ag Min is a pimp for Mickey D's
If I were the Minister of Agriculture I would challenge all the independent restaurants to come up with their own version of the "McItaly", similar to our "Cheeseburgers in Paradise". Now THAT would help the Italian farmer.
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Beer may be good for your bones
A cold brew has high levels of dietary silicon, analysis shows
If you downed one too many while watching the Super Bowl, here's at least one reason to hold your head high: Drinking beer can be good for your health.
But seriously, a new analysis of 100 commercial beers shows the hoppy beverage is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for bone health.
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A cold brew has high levels of dietary silicon, analysis shows
If you downed one too many while watching the Super Bowl, here's at least one reason to hold your head high: Drinking beer can be good for your health.
But seriously, a new analysis of 100 commercial beers shows the hoppy beverage is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for bone health.
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Heck, I've known that all along! That's why I'm so healthy ;D