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BeThree

May 17th, 2008 · No Comments

A former co-worker of mine is currently running a cool website and free daily e-mail newsletter called BeThree a daily guide for your body, mind and soul.

The site’s approach to life is:
“We believe in spicy modern living and embracing all of its quirky nuances. We know eating well and living actively are essential, but [...]

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So Good Blog/News Round-Up 5/16/08

May 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Miller’s CEO says drinkers are shifting to cheaper beers.
Divine Caroline compares how portion sizes have grown in the past 20 years.
Sfoodie reviews Best-o-Burger.
A Burger King VP busted for anonymous online comments, has been fired.
Grub Street speaks with Andrew about his exit from Top Chef.
The Leftover Queen reviews Freida’s Garlic Delight.
may be edible makes peppercorn sauce [...]

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So Good Blog/News Round-Up 5/12/08

May 12th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Soap that’s made with PBR.
The search for the next $50,000 burger.
Burger King, M&M’s and lunchables are among the food products with Indiana Jones tie-ins.
Foodie NYC writes about Soft Shell Crab, Corn Shoot and Lovage Salad.
Fast Food Critic reviews the KFC $.99 snacker.
7 Day quest for the perfect hangover cure.
Victoria Beckham and Heidi Klum bond over [...]

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Tags: Blogs · Cooking · Fast Food · News

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 5/7/08

May 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Time Out NY says chefs are the new rock stars.
The world’s ten most disgusting beers.
Competitive eating: Nature or Nurture?
Burger King profits are rising.
A rant about limited edition candy.
Make your own microwave popcorn.
Quizno’s founder is bringing Smashburger to LA.
Indablog looks at the phenomenon of the fast food drive-thru rap.
Pioneer Woman makes spicy macaroni and cheese.
Pancetta-Wrapped [...]

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Tags: Blogs · Competitive Eating · Cooking · News

You Just Got Rick Rolled

April 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Photo via planetwrite, everlasting blort, Serious Eats.

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Tags: Blogs · Interesting

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 4/21/08

April 21st, 2008 · 2 Comments

Gordon Ramsey is a big fan of In-N-Out.
Brand names that don’t export well.
The Economist asks if it’s time to lower the drinking age.
Heat, Eat, Review turns two years old.
NYC Food Guy looks for the best cheap late night eats.
Look up the price of a pint of beer in 165 countries.
Coming to Los Angeles: The Grilled [...]

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Tags: Beer · Blogs · Cooking · Fast Food · News · Salad

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 4/17/08

April 17th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Serious Eats has a comprehensive recap of last night’s Top Chef.
Restaurants in NYC must now post calorie counts on their menus.
Domino’s and Pizza Hut engage in smack talk.
Top 10 most disgusting candies ever.
As Coca-Cola profits soar 19%, shareholders are upset about their Olympic sponsorship.
Slashfood shows you how to make hot fudge salsa.
The Bitten Word makes [...]

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Tags: Bacon · Blogs · Burgers · Candy · Cooking · Desserts · Fast Food · Health · News · Pizza · Reviews · Salad · Soft Drinks · Top Chef

Top 10 Awesome Nostalgic Foods We Want Back

April 16th, 2008 · 2 Comments

That’s the title of a great Top 10 list posted yesterday by my peeps over at Serious Eats. From Ecto Cooler to Tato Skins, head over to the original post to find out which nostalgic food favorites of yours made the list.

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Tags: Blogs · Snacks · Soft Drinks

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 4/14/08

April 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Pizza ingredient costs are rising, and sales are falling.
Anheuser-Busch’s CEO says the company will not be sold “on my watch.”
A nice analysis of advertising campaigns for McDonald’s & Burger King.
Pat Bertoletti has won the Acme World Oyster Eating championship with 35 dozen oysters in 8 minutes.
Best Bites interviews Wolfgang Puck.
Sugar Laws makes Smoked pheasant salad.
Sweet [...]

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Tags: Advertising · Beer · Blogs · Competitive Eating · Cooking · News · Pizza · Salad · Steak

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 4/7/08

April 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Pizza.com has been sold for $2.6 million.
The Wall Street Journal interviews Burger King’s CEO.
Kim Kardashian is having trouble giving up junk food.
Scheiss Weekly’s ketchup usage is troubling; reminding me of my post, Ketchup Lovers are Ruining Ketchup.
AdAge looks at the plummeting sales and poor marketing strategy of Miller Genuine Draft.
Holy City Style and Beef Aficionado [...]

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Tags: Advertising · Beer · Blogs · Burgers · Condiments · Cooking · Fast Food · News · Pizza · Reviews · Steak · celebrities

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 4/1/08

April 1st, 2008 · 2 Comments

The Wall Street Journal looks for America’s top hot dog.
College Candy lays out the Top 3 fast food flubs.
Endless Simmer has a cool new feature called “Who Cooked it Better?” Up first, Rachael Ray vs. Giada De Laurentiis.
Candy Addict reviews Reese’s Whoppers.
Pizza Hut claims they are renaming themselves Pasta Hut. Yep, I’m sure that’s not [...]

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Tags: Beer · Blogs · Candy · Cooking · Fast Food · News · Pizza · celebrities

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 3/28/08

March 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Erin Zimmer thinks that Whoppie Pies are the new cupcakes.
Serious Eats reviews this week’s episode of Top Chef.
Grub Street has an interview with booted chef Erik Hopfinger.
Slate has a history of the hangover.
A Georgia bar gives patrons their own personal beer taps.
Red Bull is introducing a new cola.
What do vegans eat makes Herbed cauliflower soup [...]

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Tags: Blogs · Cooking · Desserts · News · Salad · Sandwiches · Soup · Steak · Television · Top Chef

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 3/25/08

March 25th, 2008 · 3 Comments

McDonald’s has introduced an internal blog for its employees to use to discuss burger related issues.
A new interview with Padma Lakshmi.
The Sixth annual Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest winner: Crunchy Chinese Fortune Cookie Sandwich.
The Seattle Cheese Festival has a contest for the best grilled cheese.

Kentucky Grilled Chicken?
Do food stamps make people fat?
Spinach salad with [...]

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Tags: Blogs · Burgers · Cheese · Cooking · Salad · Top Chef · celebrities

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 3/20/08

March 20th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Endless Simmer has a kick-ass post on the Top 10 Drunk College Foods.
Mango & Ginger has my back.
The Baltimore City Council has voted to ban trans fat.
Which NYC borough has the best burger?
Slashfood reviews last night’s Top Chef.
Two new restaurant shows are in the works.
Make some Irish soda bread.
Or maybe some avocado salad.
Perhaps some Umami [...]

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Tags: Blogs · Burgers · Salad

Guinness & Creme Eggs Make Everything Better

March 18th, 2008 · 2 Comments

A couple interesting creations I’ve seen floating around the blogosphere today. First up, Guinness Cupcakes:

Head over to Big City, Little Kitchen for the recipe. H/T to BoingBoing & Craftzine.
Next up, Cadbury Creme Egg Muffins:

Recipe at Baking Bites. H/T to Yumsugar.

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Tags: Beer · Blogs · Cooking · Desserts

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 3/17/08

March 17th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Slate links to my post on Cheetos Orange Underground and says the ads are “delightfully creepy.”
Joe Prah rants on why Chick-fil-A is way better than Burger King.
Playboy picks America’s ten best burgers.
The Top 5 hotel restaurants in the world.
Maple Bacon Lollipops.
Bostonist addresses the increasing popularity of sliders.
The Leftover Queen has released an e-book.
The Spice Cafe [...]

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Tags: Advertising · Bacon · Blogs · Books · Burgers · Chicken · Cooking · Fast Food · Restaurants

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 3/12/08

March 12th, 2008 · 2 Comments

The 10 geekiest cocktails ever.
Good Magazine looks at America’s tastiest streets.
Endless Simmer notes tonight’s premiere of Top Chef Season 4, and points us to a Washington Post chat with Gail Simmons and Hung.
SlashFood reports on a frozen pizza taste test.
The Delicious Life opines on McDonald’s hash browns.
Chez Pim praises the online cooking show “John Bull’s [...]

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Tags: Blogs · Booze · Condiments · Cooking · News · Pizza · Steak · Top Chef · celebrities

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 3/10/08

March 10th, 2008 · 1 Comment

My favorite DC falafel joint, Amsterdam Falafel, is now accepting Euros.
Eva Longoria has opened her own restaurant.
Heat, Eat, Review tries Honey Crunchy Chicken Corn Dogs.
Candy Addict reviews a Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg.
Portland now has a vegan strip club.
A long interview with Tom Colicchio & Padma Lakshmi from Top Chef.
The Red Hook taco vendors issue in [...]

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Tags: Blogs · Candy · Chicken · Cooking · Steak · Top Chef · celebrities

So Good Blog/News Round-Up 3/7/08

March 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Minnesota bars are treating all customers as “performers” in order to get around the new smoking ban.
Porn star Sarah Katherine Lewis has written a book called Sex and Bacon.
The Impulsive Buy reviews new Snapple antioxidant water.
Corn Flakes turn 111 today.
A look at the favorite foods of American Presidents from the past.
Vote Fraud at the Burger [...]

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Tags: Bacon · Blogs · Books · Booze · Burgers · Cooking · Salad · Sandwiches · Steak

The Great American Cooking Project

March 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Hello loyal readers. Your usually unflappable and cool as a cucumber So Good writer/creator (that’s me) seems to have developed an unusually enormous crush. In addition to being drop-dead beautiful, she also writes a really cool blog called The Great American Cooking Project.

So what is it? Well she calls it:
A time-traveling year in the American [...]

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Tags: Blogs · Books · Cooking