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Entries from June 2009

Dunkin’ Donuts Next Donut is….NOT sm’OREO, but Toffee For Your Coffee

by · June 4th, 2009 · 5 Comments

Update: Much like the networks calling Florida for Gore/Bush too early in 2000, So Good called this one too early as well. Turns out the online voting only accounts for 30% of the decision, and 70% is determined by the judges in reaction to the “Bake-Off” that the winners do. The REAL winner of the [...]

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Tags: Breakfast · Desserts

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 6/5/09

by · June 4th, 2009 · No Comments

Kellogg’s is adding fiber to most of its cereals. Tom Hanks (like everyone else) loves In ‘n Out Burger. Burger Beast compares Nicaraguan and American Whoppers. Bittman notes that real food CAN be cheaper than junk food. Impulsive Buy reviews Cold Stone Creamery’s Jell-O Pudding Ice Cream. Dear food companies, please give me one of [...]

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Tags: News · YouTube

Free Doughnut Friday

by · June 4th, 2009 · 15 Comments

Unbeknownst to me until a short time ago, National Doughnut Day is tomorrow, June 5.  In celebration of this holiday and people getting fatter, the two titans of the industry, Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme, are giving away a free doughnut to all customers.  The only difference is that you have to buy something to [...]

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Tags: Marketing · News

Outback Steakhouse: Wherein I Discover Filet Tenderloin

by · June 3rd, 2009 · 16 Comments

Before Meat Madness, I made some predictions.  I knew bacon would win, figured steak would be upset, and knew pulled pork would make a run.  In turns out I won, no rigging involved.  And my reward?  A 25 dollar gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse.   Far be it for me to complain about a free [...]

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Tags: Restaurants · Steak

Summer Steak On A Budget

by · June 2nd, 2009 · 3 Comments

There is nothing better than a steak grilled outside in the summertime.  The aroma and sensation of cooking one’s own dinner over an open flame are both very primitive and satisfying feelings.  Not to mention the flavor of marbled beef cooked medium rare (my taste) along with all the appropriate sides makes for perfection incarnate. [...]

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Tags: Cooking · Steak