Entries from January 2012
Taco Bell revamps its menu to include more fresh food. Hitlers personal silverware lands in NYC. USDA proposes streamlining poultry inspections South Korea has resumed food aid to North Korea. Illinois schools are trying to better prepare for food allergy emergencies. The foods of Coachella. The 10 most polarizing foods. Chia seeds are gaining popularity.
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Tags: News
The latest addition to Taco Bell’s repetitive menu is the Beefy Crunch Burrito. It was re-released last month after being originally introduced over a year ago. I can’t say I’ve ever been excited about a new menu item from Taco Bell. I did eat quite a few Beefy Melts before they got rid of them [...]
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Tags: Fast Food · Junk Food · Reviews
by JT · January 19th, 2012 · 1 Comment
One of the last places you would probably look for art is the supermarket. But as you can see from the picture above, there are stores out there that feature some of the most original creativity around via soda displays. I’m not sure if these displays are made by store employees or the folks from [...]
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Tags: Interesting · Soft Drinks · Sports
It’s finally here! The holiday we’ve all been waiting for. I know it’s been difficult making your way through Christmas and New Year’s Eve with this little gem on the horizon, but now you can celebrate because it’s finally National Popcorn Day!!! Now, I know everyone celebrates this revered day a little differently. Personally, my family [...]
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Tags: Eating Styles · Snacks
I’d sworn off McDonald’s baked pies for some time now. Admittedly, I was bitter after experiencing the taste bud Armageddon that was their heinously artificial tasting chocolate banana pie debacle. The fact it replaced the thoroughly life changing, albeit short lived peach pie offering was a gloved slap in the face and with that, Ronald’s [...]
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Tags: Desserts · Fast Food · Reviews
Let me get this out of the way right up front. It’s sad that Paula Deen has diabetes, and I’m not trying to mock the very real emotional and physical issues she is dealing with. Diabetes being as prevalent as it is, is one of the reasons I am passionate about cooking and eating better. The culture that [...]
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Tags: Celebrities
Sobering up with raisins! Dead Celebrity Cook-book in bad taste? Arrrrrr, read a Pirate’s 2012 food trend predictions. The Japanese perfect the Latch-key kid pizza. Shock ad cuts to the chase when it comes to obesity. How do fast food ads stack up against the real thing? Top 5 failed McDonald’s product launches. The Impulsive [...]
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Tags: News
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Tags: Chicken · Deep Fried Everything
by JT · January 15th, 2012 · 4 Comments
One of the most famous brands in US history had a rough week last week. In case you haven’t heard, Twinkies, and parent company Hostess, declared bankruptcy last Wednesday – for the second time – and are inching closer to the abyss of extinction. Yes, the golden sponge cake with a creamy vanilla filling could [...]
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Tags: Junk Food · News · Snacks
Paula Deen has diabetes. Up to 113 Food Lion stores closing in the Southeast. Pfizers baby food unit is being sold. Greek Yogurt is big in Upstate New York. Can your charcoal make a difference in your food? FDA limits use of Antibiotics in animals. Cantaloupe growers looking for regulation. The 32nd annual Ecofarm conference starts soon.
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