Links from the Foodiesphere for Wednesday, October 12th 2005

The puddings, the squirrels, and all things English - Today London is one of the world's great eating towns, acknowledged as such by knowledgeable gastronomes everywhere, including France.

Rich pickings - As the first £100 pizza is pulled out of a London oven, Ed Caesar orders up the most expensive - and excessive - dishes ever served.

Sales Growth in the UK Fast Food & Home Delivery Outlets Market in the Period 2005 to 2009 is Forecast to Be Less Than the Previous Five Years - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c25515) has announced the addition of Fast Food & Home Delivery Outlets Market Report Plus 2005 to their offering.

Will blogging affect your next buy at the store? - "Today" food editor Phil Lempert shares his report on the latest trends in the supermarket and how technology usage will change how we shop.

£9.6m food allergy study begins - A study into why people are allergic to peanuts, and not their close relative peas, could help improve the quality of food allergy tests, scientists believe.

Oprah developing Rachael Ray talk show - Food Network personality Rachael Ray has signed a deal with Oprah Winfrey's production company to host a daytime syndicated talk show targeted to launch in fall 2006.

What You Don't Know Could Make You Sick - Each year 76 million Americans suffer from foodborne illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Posted by Ant @ Wednesday, October 12, 2005 | Permalink