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Entries from October 2008

Blogger’s Choice Awards ’09

by · October 22nd, 2008 · 2 Comments

Well, it’s that time of year again. Voting is now open for the Blogger’s Choice Awards ’09. Like last year, I have placed So Good in nomination for Best Food Blog and Best Humor Blog. I would really appreciate it if all my readers could take a couple minutes to vote for So Good in [...]

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Tags: Cool

Would You Rather? Celery vs. Carrots

by · October 22nd, 2008 · 14 Comments

This week: two classic vegetables and noted chicken wing side dishes square off. Would You Rather? Option #1: You can never eat celery again. Option #2: You can never eat carrots again.  

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Tags: Would You Rather?

I Try It So You Don’t Have To: Molli Coolz! Ice Cream

by · October 22nd, 2008 · 11 Comments

We have all seen Dippin’ Dots, those weird little beads of ice cream sold at Disney World and baseball games. I am a much bigger fan of a hot dog and beer at a game, so I have always passed up on this bizarre, and seemingly unnecessary, ice cream mutation. When I eyed these phony [...]

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Tags: Bizarre · I Try It So You Don't Have To · Reviews

What is the Worst Halloween Candy?

by · October 21st, 2008 · 19 Comments

With Halloween just around the corner, CVS is full of “scary deals” on giant bags of candy, and the fun size candy bars are popping up in offices and neighborhoods across America. What other American holidays allow you to go door-to-door and receive free food? Answer: none of them. But free candy at a door [...]

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Tags: Candy

A Red Lobster Reservation? Hook Me Up!

by · October 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

Serious Eats posted an amusing video yesterday from what appears to be a web based clip/show/feature of some sort called “The Social Experiment.” In this video titled “The Social Experiment: Celebrity Dining”, the host opens the clip by asking: “It’s difficult for ordinary people to get into famous restaurants. But how difficult is it for [...]

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Tags: Comedy · Videos

A&W Sunkist Float: A Study in Liquid Flagellation

by · October 20th, 2008 · 9 Comments

Editors Note: This is a guest post by my good friend Cary. After months of not seeing any A&W or Sunkist floats in stores, I discovered one while visiting him in September. Below, Cary describes what ensued after this purchase was made: Eick came to visit me about a month ago, with myself and the [...]

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Tags: Reviews · Soft Drinks

Win a Box of Sarah’s Kickin’ Mooseburger Helper!

by · October 20th, 2008 · 7 Comments

Last week, I wrote about a new novelty product called Sarah’s Kickn’ Mooseburger Helper, which was made by the creators of Obama Waffles. Shortly after posting, I was contacted by the creator of the product, who sent me a free box for me to give away here on So Good. For those interested in ordering [...]

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Tags: Politics

These Cupcakes Take The Cake!

by · October 20th, 2008 · 2 Comments

I’m not the biggest fan of cupcakes, but at this point it looks like they’re here to stay so I might as well get used to them.  As far as cupcakes go these are pretty awesome. Nick and Danielle Bilton won 1st place in the NYC cupcake decorating championships with this nifty display. I gotta [...]

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Tags: Cool · Desserts

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 10/19/08

by · October 19th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Become a fan of So Good on Facebook. Top 10 places to find free snacks. Starbuck’s oatmeal has been a huge hit. How do you eat PB&J? With the jelly or peanut butter side up? A hungry crowd may have cost Iran a world record sandwich. Deep fried Coca-Cola. Pepsi is changing their logo. Cook [...]

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Tags: News

Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

by · October 17th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Last Saturday I had a friend in town from NYC, and wanted to give her a real taste of the Lone Star State. We went over to a friend’s house for a good old Texas smoked meat fest. By the time we got to my buddy’s house, the preparations were well underway. On the smoker [...]

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Tags: BBQ · Cooking