Perfect Tailgating Snack: Cola Cupcakes!

  Come August, there is one thing on South Carolinians minds: football. So when I saw these adorable Cola cupcakes, I knew exactly what I was making for my tailgate this weekend. What could be better than the refreshing taste of Cola in a cupcake?! Whether you are supporting your alma mater or your NFL favorite, these…

Fewer calories, just as sweet? Argentina’s natural, low-cal Coke

By Ian Mount | August 9, 2013, 3:00 AM PDT Stevia rebaudiana plantBUENOS AIRES — Argentines love their soda. In fact, they’re the world’s leading consumers of soft drinks, according to research firm Euromonitor International, chugging 131 liters of the stuff per capita each year. So the appearance of a new soft drink on store shelves — a Coke in…

Refreshing News

Around the globe, people have been anxiously awaiting news on the addition of the newest member ofGreat Britain’s Royal Family.  Just minutes ago, their waiting came to an end as it was announced that Duchess Catherine gave birth to a baby boy.  While we do not yet know what he will be named, we do know…

Letter to the Editor: Soda Unfairly Singled Out

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Soda Unfairly Singled Out Bob Achermann, Sacramento Wednesday, July 17, 2013 | 2:01 a.m. In reference to the July 8 article, “So. Nevada officials push Soda Free Summer pledge,” it’s discouraging to see that Clark County is oversimplifying what it means to make a “lasting commitment to health” by singling out soda. The most…