So what do jazz and soda pop have in common? Perhaps quite a few things, but today we thought we’d share an interesting story that combines the two – from right here in the nation’s capital. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1899, jazz legend Duke Ellington began studying piano at the age of 7. With ...more
Today was a big day in Washington, D.C. Throngs of reporters, tourists and passers-by gathered outside of the Supreme Court this morning to hear the Court’s decision on the health care reform law. Regardless of which side of the debate they were on, there is one thing the crowd could agree on: it’s hot outside! ...more
Summer is here and temperatures across the nation continue to climb. During this time of year, one favorite American treat to help us all cool off is the ice cream soda, also known as a float. After its invention by Robert Green in 1874 by Robert Green, the ice cream soda became widely popular among ...more
The beverage industry is well known for its long-standing commitment to the environment. Here at Sip & Savor, we not only recognize the importance of doing our part to help protect and preserve our planet, but we applaud all efforts to promote recycling by reusing our industry’s 100 percent recyclable packaging in fun and creative ...more
How confident are you? Do you feel like you’re on top of the world today? Maybe you feel like you’re a little off your game. After all, it’s Monday. As a country, Americans are losing confidence – not in themselves, necessarily but in institutions. Gallup’s annual Confidence in Institutions poll is out, and only three ...more
Summer is here bringing with it long sunny days, trips to the beach, bike rides, water skiing and backyard grilling. As we gear up for the weekend, we thought we’d share a favorite recipe – homemade cola barbecue sauce: What you’ll need: 1/2 cup cola 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon instant ...more
Many supporters of Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed ban on sales of soda larger than 16 ounces in New York City restaurants, sports venues, movie theaters and more argue that the real importance of the ban is to generate a national dialogue about obesity. The other two-thirds, who fail to support such a ban based on national ...more
It’s official – the summer heat has arrived! It is hot around the country and here in the nation’s capital where it’s a steamy 97 degrees and rising! According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the past 12 months have been the warmest on record, breaking records set as far back as 1895. With ...more
Earlier today, the American Medical Association (AMA) approved a report which recommends using funds from a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to finance efforts to reduce obesity. The AMA’s report acknowledges that sugar-sweetened beverage taxes are ‘unlikely to significantly impact the prevalence of obesity and other adverse outcomes.” As we’ve said before, taxes don’t make people ...more
We’ve said many times over in Sip & Savor that the body of science fails to prove that taxing soda will reduce waistlines. Similarly, when Mayor Bloomberg announced a proposed ban on sodas larger than 16 ounces – in the name of reducing obesity in the city of New York – like two-thirds of Americans, ...more
