Dear P.E.T.A: Stay Out Of My Ice Cream! Baraf September 26, 2008 Bizarre 9 Comments I love animals. Really, I do. I grew up with pets and fully embrace their cuddly cuteness. Unfortunately the people of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) have taken it too far. PETA wrote Ben...
Baskin-Robbins = Heart Attack JT September 25, 2008 Burgers, Desserts, Health 5 Comments Thanks to our friends at Comsumerist, one of the most dangerous food items in existence has been brought to light. Baskin-Robbins, previously know for their famous 31 flavors and widespread presence across...
Burger King: Reverse Pickpocket Eick September 24, 2008 Advertising, Fast Food 9 Comments The King is back! A lot of the Burger King ads with the King have missed the mark, but I'm a big fan of the new "reverse pick pocket" ads running right now. Intended to promote the new BK wrappers, they are...
I Try It So You Don’t Have To: Cheetos Crunchy Jalapeno Cheddar Lemmonex September 24, 2008 Bizarre, I Try It So You Don't Have To, Reviews 12 Comments The suggestions for disgusting/bizarre/odd things for me to eat have been rolling in. I have done a few and welcome them all. So, while my stomach may not thank you, I do. Yet, sometimes, I don't need your...
Economic Eating Woes Baraf September 21, 2008 News These are hard times folks. The US economy continues to decline and the only thing poised to go up on Wall Street are suicide rates. No one is safe... not even your local grocery store! Lately I...
The “Ick” Factor: Protecting One Lunch At A Time Baraf September 20, 2008 Bizarre 5 Comments I recently discussed my frustration with my co-workers, many of whom insist on making eating at work a hassle at best. Well, some woman in New York may have the answer to my prayers! Apparently, ...
So Good in Washington Post Express Eick September 19, 2008 Pizza 2 Comments Update: As Claudia points out in the comments, So Good was ALSO cited in the Express Blog Log a week or two ago. Specifically, on September 8th they quoted the post of one of So Good's new contributors -...
Swiss Ms. A Swiss Miss JT September 19, 2008 News, Restaurants 2 Comments One thing I pride myself in is being unafraid to eat new and different things. Whether this means my first taste of kimchi several years back or my first sinful bite of foie gras - I live and learn. That said,...
No I Do Not Want to Order Pepperoni Pizza – Do I Look Like I’m 12 Years Old? Eick September 17, 2008 Pizza, Rant 82 Comments I'm going to start this rant by saying something that people need to acknowledge, but seem instinctively unwilling to do: Pepperoni pizza is not that good. I mean, yeah, it's good, but it's not THAT good....
I Try It So You Don’t Have To: Scrapple Lemmonex September 17, 2008 Bizarre, I Try It So You Don't Have To, Reviews 18 Comments It is amazing to me that, in a country so wasteful, scrap meat is so popular. As a nation, we willingly consume hot dogs, deviled ham, and even potted meat. In the same country, we let our water run...