Ben & Jerry's Flavor Guru Diary, Barbie Cafe, Booze Stats And More

January 30, 2013 Subscribe · Forward A Week In The Life Of A Ben & Jerry's Flavor Guru Chris Rivard graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor's degree in Nutrition & Food Sciences and Dietetics. He spent the first four years of his career working for a local nutrition company focused on providing high quality, functional food products to companies in the weight management industry. Chris then joined Ben & Jerry's R&D team, which is made up of five "Flavor Gurus" that are responsible for the product development and the quality problem solving across the business. Chris's primary focus is on global markets (Australia, Singapore and Japan, among others) as well as new market implementation. But R&D is very much a team effort: they all work together on new flavor innovations across all regions.  Continue reading... PHOTOS: Barbie Cafe Opens In Taiwan, Land Of Themed Restaurants Rum, Gin And Tequila Are Losing Popularity, Says Market Research German Beer Drinking Hits Post-Reunification Low Ground Beef Recall: 16 People Sick From Salmonella In 5 States Benihana Offerings You Won't Find In Japan (PHOTOS) Taco Bell Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos Are 'Coming Soon,' CEO Greg Creed Says Barbie Cafe Opens In Taiwan, Land Of Themed Restaurants (PHOTOS) Do Me a Favor. Stop Buying Bad Coffee. Do Me a Favor. Stop Buying Bad Coffee. 6 Ingredients You May Not Want In Your Food The Country Cooking of Greece by Diane Kochilas SIERRA Seven Eco-Friendly Options at Fast-Food Chains We asked a few quick-fix connoisseurs to recommend fast-food fare that greenies can order with a clear conscience. From Five Guys fries to Panera Bread, here are their suggestions. Continue reading... ZAGAT Italian Food Survey: Favorite Pastas, Is Home Cooking Better?  Continue reading... LAKSHMI BALACHANDRA Should You Eat While You Negotiate? Across cultures, dining together is a common part of the process of reaching negotiated agreements. But are business deals actually improved when people discuss important matters over a meal? Continue reading... TIM FERRISS How to Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee Brewing coffee beans is like cooking garlic. If you use bigger chunks of garlic, the taste is mild; if you put garlic through a press or finely dice it, the taste can be overwhelmingly powerful, even bitter. This is why chefs harp about cutting into uniform size. Coffee's no different. Continue reading... GLOBOMAESTRO TCHO: San Francisco's Willie Wonka Chocolate Factory (VIDEO) Ghirardelli may be San Francisco's best known chocolate, but production moved away years ago. Today, TCHO is the real San Francisco chocolate -- and it's the only place in town involved in the entire chocolate making process. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here Unsubscribe here.