Over the next few weeks, I’ll be delving into the Hype, History & Hysteria revolving around a once elusive fast food item that is making a bigger splash this year in many more fast food fanatic circles. In the weeks leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, Ronald McDonald is making it easier for you to [...]

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When Eick asked if I would review Snackle Mouth Granola Nut Clusters I jumped at the chance. I love granola and so does most of my family, so this one was a natural fit for me. Granola has made its way into a variety of products through the years like yogurt, cottage cheese or of [...]

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Florida State Fair deep fried goodness. 99% hating Banker leaves waitress 1% tip on $133 Lunch. Pepsi has a sequel. Its name is Next. Wanted to name it Blue Ivy. If you want something done right, cook it yourself at Denny’s.  When I say ‘cupcakes’, the first name that comes to mind is Eli Roth. [...]

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I recently visited Taco Bell HQ for a sneak peek at its new Doritos Locos Tacos. The Nacho Cheese Doritos shell is released nationwide on March 8th. But what about you Nacho Cheese Doritos haters out there? Or just Cool Ranch fans? Where is the love for YOUR preferred Doritos flavor? For any worry-warts concerned [...]

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“Do you eat Taco Bell regularly?” my friend asked, as I explained I was headed out to Taco Bell HQ the next day. The answer I gave her was that other than a stoner-tastic 9-month Chaulupa binge at the age of 19, no, I don’t actually ever eat Taco Bell. Part of that is proximity: [...]

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Raw milk movement takes a hit. Ben & Jerrys launches a Jeremy Lin inspired flavor. LA Times drops its food section. Some people were “Kinda Mean” to Paula Deen. It’s National Clam Chowder day. The worlds first  pizza museum is opening soon. Andrew Zimmern wants to run for office. The real Caveman diet.

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Ahoy Matey! Test Marketing off starboard (ok, the ATU campus in Fort Worth) as McDonald’s is currently testing a probable successor to their pop-able hit, Chicken McBites. Accompanied with tartar dipping sauce, the pricing looks to be in line with their poultry doppelgangers. Hit up our friends at GrubGrade for even more pics! Bites size [...]

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Last month, Taco Bell began serving First Meal (breakfast) at nearly 800 locations, mainly in the western U.S. It’s a logical pairing, what with breakfast burritos being awesome and all. They plan to release First Meal nationwide by 2014. They’re a bit late to the table, with McDonald’s, Burger King, Carl’s Jr, Sonic, Jack in [...]

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One of my favorite part about road trips (and life in general) is getting to stop at a diner for breakfast. It’s always the same experience: the thick, heady smell of coffee and syrup, passive-aggressive waiters, the sun pointing directly into your eyes, a plate piled high with sausage, eggs, toast, bacon and pancakes, and [...]

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