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Tools for the Outdoor Cook

by · June 19th, 2012 · No Comments

While Memorial Day is typically the kick off of summer BBQ season, for me Fathers Day is usually the beginning of serious outdoor cooking. I tend to cook my own Fathers Day meal because it really gives me an excuse to sit outside by myself and drink beer while meat slowly gets transmuted into gold. Over the years I [...]

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Tags: Cooking · Holiday · Reviews

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 06/19/12

by · June 19th, 2012 · No Comments

Foodstuff Finds experience a taste test Vietnam via Gummi Army Guys. The Impulsive Buy reviews BK’s Memphis BBQ pulled pork sammy, things get hairy. You’re one step closer to homemade Baconaisse. Wasabi covered jeans now weapon of choice in domestic squabbles. Coolhaus presents: How to make fried chicken & waffle ice-cream. Snack Love puts Doug’s [...]

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Tags: News

Sadvertising: Truvia and the Art of Song Selection

by · June 18th, 2012 · 3 Comments

Have you ever heard a song that made you want to chop off your own head in a chainsaw accident?  Truvia answers that question in spades: The Characters: Two handsome caucasians. And…the fuck that is singing that song?  Make it stop. Premise: I want to eat things that will make me fat.  I will not [...]

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Tags: Advertising

Eating Styles: Chipotle Edition!

by · June 18th, 2012 · 12 Comments

It may not be the most authentic sources of Mexican cuisine, but there’s no doubt Chipotle is trending in the food world. Much of the restaurant’s popularity is owed to their focus on fresh ingredients, ethically-raised meat and random philanthropic acts that double as stupendous PR moves, such as Denver Chipotle’s recent $100,000 donation to [...]

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Tags: Eating Styles

Review: Burger King Bacon Sundae

by · June 14th, 2012 · 4 Comments

News flash: everyone loves bacon. That’s why Burger King has rolled out a Bacon Sundae nationwide as part of their “Summer Menu,” which also includes Frozen Lemonade, Sweet Potato Fries, BBQ Pulled Pork sandwich, and BBQ burgers and chicken sandwiches. These items were originally tested in Nashville, TN, earlier this year. Here’s what I say [...]

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Tags: Bacon · Bizarre · Desserts · Fast Food · Interesting · Reviews

Seattle’s Best Sunscreen Coffee

by · June 14th, 2012 · 2 Comments

In advertising, a great catch phrase can make or break a product. Everyone knows Lay’s “Betcha can’t eat just one,” “Got Milk?”, and the pervasive “It’s Miller Time!” – because they touch on some nerve that resonates with people in a positive way. Enter Seattle’s Best Coffee. In an apparent attempt to emulate big brother [...]

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Tags: Advertising

Deep Fried Everything Ep. 80

by · June 14th, 2012 · No Comments

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Tags: Deep Fried Everything

Tie Food: Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas

by · June 13th, 2012 · 1 Comment

Only a few days until you’ll be scrambling for that last minute Father’s Day gift. Like so many before you, possessing limited creativity and/or an anemic bank account, it will likely boil down to the tried and true “eeny meeny miny mo” method of either socks or a necktie. Some call these the classics. Your [...]

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Tags: Comedy · Cool · Holiday · Sliders

Review: Fast Food Mania on Destination America

by · June 12th, 2012 · 2 Comments

Did you know there was a TV Network called Destination America? I didn’t, until a couple weeks ago when I heard about a new show called Fast Food Mania. Curiosity piqued I watched the first couple of episodes to see what it was all about. The premise is pretty simple. The host Jon Hein, of Jump [...]

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Tags: Reviews · Television

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 06/12/12

by · June 12th, 2012 · No Comments

Fat Guy Food Blog screams for Sure, Bert Ice Cream Oreos. Foodette reviews a bubble gum flavored apple, questions humanity. Dave’s Cupboard needs therapy after receiving a whole chicken in a can. Candy Blog needs a glass of milk after 3 Alarm Hot Tamales. The Impulsive Buy deconstructs a Limited Edition Hot Pocket. Serious Eats [...]

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Tags: News