Colombian Hamburgers Eick October 29, 2010 On the Road 3 Comments Previously I've posted photos of Colombian street food vendors and written about my experience eating arepas. But today I'm writing about one of the most intriguing elements of my street food experiences...
Would You Rather? Three Nuts Edition Eick October 28, 2010 Would You Rather? 6 Comments Today’s Would You Rather is all about nuts. Nuts, nuts, nuts. In the past we’ve asked you whether you would sacrifice nuts or berries for the rest of your life if forced to choose, and 2/3rds...
Colombian Street Food: Arepas Eick October 28, 2010 On the Road 3 Comments One of my favorite street foods in Bogota, Colombia was also one of the most ubiquitous: Arepas. For those unfamiliar with what an arepa is (as I was before my arrival in Bogota), it's basically a patty...
Best Selling Candy in the United States Eick October 27, 2010 Candy 13 Comments With Halloween just a few days away, I thought today would be the perfect time to post about the best selling candy products/brands in the United States. As I've learned in the past when compiling best...
Writers Wanted! Eick October 27, 2010 Cool Update: Thanks everyone for the tremendous response so far, I've already received e-mails from more than 2 dozen interested writers. I'm going to give everyone until the end of this week to e-mail me if they...
My Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Creation Eick October 27, 2010 Desserts 1 Comment Last week I attended a blogger/writer event at Ben & Jerry's HQ in Vermont. It was a trek back to my home turf, as I grew up in Vermont and also lived there for a year after college. Later this week...
McRib Sightings Across America Eick October 26, 2010 Fast Food 3 Comments SlashFood is reporting that despite the initial announcement by McDonald's that the McRib would be appearing in stores nationwide on November 2nd, it is now readily available at many McDonald's...
Colombian Street Food Eick October 26, 2010 On the Road 1 Comment After departing Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, my travels around the Caribbean and Central/South America continued, as I headed to Bogota, Colombia. I was fascinated by the city of Bogota, in large...
“No Mess” Condiment Packets Eick October 26, 2010 Condiments 2 Comments Check out these condiments packets being used in Japan that are supposedly "no mess" and combine ketchup and mustard. Via...
So Good Blog/News Round-Up 10/26/10 Eick October 26, 2010 News Now serving at McDonald's: Weddings! Domino's "Wisconsin 6-Cheese Pizza" is only 33% from Wisconsin. Did Heinz steal the idea for its new ketchup packets? Twitter: Now selling...wine? Billboard made...