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Entries from November 2011

Deep Fried Everything Ep. 51

by · November 21st, 2011 · No Comments

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So Good Blog/News Round-Up 11/18/11

by · November 18th, 2011 · No Comments

Is Pizza a vegetable? Putting food waste to good use. A plan for feeding the world. Mobile food pantries have arrived. Food banks nationwide are struggling. A reading list for food politics. Why does Jello jiggle? How to buy the right Turkey.

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Review: Sonic Bacon Cheddar Toaster Melt

by · November 18th, 2011 · 3 Comments

In another addition to its unique, ever-changing menu, Sonic recently released its new Toaster Melts. The two new burgers/sandwiches are the Bacon Cheddar and the Mushroom Swiss. The regular size will cost you $3.49, and a junior size is offered as well, for $1.99. Show your taste buds what they’ve been missing. Try our all-new Bacon [...]

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Tags: Burgers · Fast Food · Reviews · Sandwiches

New Holiday Foods Emerge

by · November 17th, 2011 · 3 Comments

I enjoy grocery shopping not only because I love to pick out all the goodies that will compose my upcoming lunches and dinners, but also because of the unending line of new products that are always popping up – this is especially true around holiday time. When I went to see Michael Pollan speak earlier [...]

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Tags: Holiday

Eating Styles: Potato Edition!

by · November 17th, 2011 · 2 Comments

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another Eating Styles poll! In the past, we’ve asked you about your favorite type of fries, as well as what you like to put on them. But man cannot survive on golden, crunchy ecstasy sticks alone. So this week, we’re taking it back a step to focus on the [...]

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So Good Blog/News Round-Up 11/16/11

by · November 16th, 2011 · No Comments

Bailey’s Irish Cream comes out swinging at Cheesecake. Thanksgiving Dinner cost jumps 13%.  Turkey blamed. Locally sourced food sales hit $7 billion in U.S. Got Red Velvet Cake Milk? Nissan targets Food Truck operators with new vehicle. Give food, reduce library fines. Starbucks makes a move on Juice market. Give Chicken Feet a second chance.

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Where Did I Come From? Origins of Food Sayings

by · November 16th, 2011 · No Comments

I often ponder on where particular sayings related to food in pop culture originate from. I don’t lose sleep over it mind you, however, it’s always been an interest of mine. Think of me as “CSI: Too much time on my hands.” I’m sure you don’t have to be a twenty-one day Jeopardy Champ to [...]

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Tags: Bacon · Comedy · Cooking

Is Foodie a Four Letter Word?

by · November 14th, 2011 · 2 Comments

Last nights episode of The Simpsons took a stab at the “Foodie” culture that has given rise to an abundance of food blogs, a second channel for the food network, more PBS food shows and expanded food related culture on other networks. (Not shown Guy Fieri riding Paul Prudhomme as a bouncy ball) Between the Simpsons and Ted Allens recent video [...]

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Tags: Politics · Television

Deep Fried Everything Ep. 50

by · November 14th, 2011 · No Comments

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Review: Wheat Thins Sweet Cinnamon

by · November 11th, 2011 · 11 Comments

Last week, Wheat Thins sent me a box of their new holiday flavor, Sweet Cinnamon. The cinnamon stick was a nice touch, as was the note I found inside: They’re a little bit of sugar, spice and everything nice. But don’t be naughty – share the love with our limited edition flavor. Right off the [...]

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Tags: Reviews · Snacks