There is nothing better than a steak grilled outside in the summertime.  The aroma and sensation of cooking one’s own dinner over an open flame are both very primitive and satisfying feelings.  Not to mention the flavor of marbled beef cooked medium rare (my taste) along with all the appropriate sides makes for perfection incarnate.
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Apologies for the lack of posts this week. I got called for jury duty this week and was put on a case, so I’ve been pretty much out of commission and without internet for the last few days.
As a promotion for Cheeto’s newest product,  Giant Cheetos, Gizmodo was sent “the world’s largest Cheeto.” So [...]

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The BK King, rapping, dancing, and getting DOWN to the lyrics,  “I like square butts and I cannot lie.”  Part of the new marketing campaign for Burger King kids meals with a Spongebob Square Pants toy.  What do you think of the ad?

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Editors Note: This post is the first “official”  So Good post by Cary, So Good’s newest contributor.   Cary is probably well known to any regular readers as he has been an active commenter since So Good launched in August of 2007.  He was also in the same sketch comedy group as me in college, for [...]

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Last Saturday I had a friend in town from NYC, and wanted to give her a real taste of the Lone Star State. We went over to a friend’s house for a good old Texas smoked meat fest. By the time we got to my buddy’s house, the preparations were well underway. On the [...]

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Rebecca Scritchfield asks why Crispin Porter execs wrote a diet book.
John McCain can’t stop bashing arugula.
TV Squad doesn’t get the new Burger King commercial.
Wired asks, Should Fast Food Be Banned?
Top Chef’s Marcel is busted for a DUI.
A professional food critic tries space [...]

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Ok, I’m just gonna come out and say it: I cannot stand Rachael Ray. This woman is so saccharine, fake and cloyingly annoying! It truly amazes me that anyone watches her for more than 30 seconds. How did a woman who has no real kitchen experience become America’s “go to girl” for [...]

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NYC fast food chains must now post calorie counts.
What’s better for the environment, soy or cow’s milk?
Win a Kegerator!
McDonald’s is buying product placement on the morning news.
The 7 most bizarre fast food industry lawsuits.
10 delicious DIY salad dressings.
Cream cheese stuffed cupcakes.
Lavender and Rosemary Lamb Neck Fillet with Seven Bean Salad.
Tangy strawberry salad.
Peanut butter sandwich [...]

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Beer Pong on the Wii?
Snack foods that sound like sex acts.
A reverse root beer float.
Quizno’s franchise owners are suing the company.
A Diner/Tryst hybrid is planned for 14th and T.
A Gourmand’s Guide to Chain Restaurants.
A DC chef recently appeared on Throwdown with Bobby Flay.
What Geeks Eat make Strawberry Pie.
Asian Chicken Salad.

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About 3 weeks ago, I wrote a post called “A Modest Proposal: Pulled Pork Cheesesteak” in which i proposed that with all the crazy food combinations out there, it was stunning that no one had made this seemingly delicious combination. My readers agreed, with 72% of those voting in the poll calling the idea [...]

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Extreme Mortman says caterers are shying away from the DNC Convention.
A member of Daily Kos has created a new community blog about food.
Candy Addict reviews Reese Hazelnut Creme.
A Hamburger Today reviews the chili burger at Ben’s Chili Bowl.
Best Bites Blog looks at Ray’s Hell-Burger.
10 twists on the classic burger.
Vicarious Foodie makes Southwestern salad and cornbread [...]

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It’s pretty rare that I post recipes on So Good. Occasionally I will post pictures of stuff I’ve cooked, although even that is pretty uncommon. However, this weekend I threw together a pasta salad for the 4th of July BBQ I went to. I didn’t follow a recipe, but rather just made [...]

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Slashfood conducts a hot dog taste test.
Watermelon is like Viagra?
Metrrocurean announces the Rammy winners.
Yumsugar makes steak & potato pizza.
One Stop Cook makes a tasty taco burger.
Roasted beet and candied pecan salad.
Summer vegetable and scallop salad.
Lemon Jelly makes an “indulgent egg salad.”
Jicama mango salad.

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A 100-pound moon pie.
Fast Food Maven interviews “Jack Box“…..
…and the chain announces they will offer free tacos on Thursday.
Kraft and General Mills make the top 10 for most reputable companies.
Barrow, Alaska has changed their city name to “Jolt”….to get free Jolt.
Super Sized Meals make a giant Kit-Kat.
Care to take a bath in Ramen noodles?
Pineapple, banana [...]

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Unbelievable. Some people just don’t learn. You may remember that in April, So Good helped get the word out that Cindy McCain was busted for plagiarizing recipes from the Food Network. The recipes were taken word-for-word from the Food Network website, and listed on the McCain campaign website as “Mccain Family Recipes” with [...]

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A “disgusting” burger helped motivate Robert Downey Jr. to quit drugs.
Bacon Unwrapped visits the World Pork Expo.
Grub Street interviews Lisa and Richard about the Top Chef finale.
NYC Food Guy reviews the Big Apple BBQ Block Party.
Impulsive Buy reviews the McDonald’s Southern Style Chicken Sandwich.
Capital Spice has lunch with Spike from Top Chef.
What’s 4 Lunch writes [...]

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McDonald’s and BK franchisees are not happy about the dollar menu.
Serious Eats interviews Gail Simmons.
Metrocurean looks at “Wine that Loves.”
Consumerist reports Burger King will now stay open until 2 AM.
The 100 cereal taste test.
Impulsive Buy reviews Nilla Cakesters.
Eating Out Loud makes a spicy radish sandwich.
Tequila marinated steak with tomato relish.
Craftykeg makes a honey lemon fruit [...]

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AdAge summarizes the controversy over Starbucks logo.
Papa John’s will offer whole wheat pizza crusts.
A Japanese brewery will make the worlds first “space beer.”
Today is National Grape Popsicle day.
Maverick McCain Orders Tuna Salad When Everyone Else is Getting Turkey.
Potato Asparagus Salad with Mustard Dressing.
Flatiron Steak with Herb Butter and French Fries.
Steak with Chimichurri Sauce.
Peanut Butter Pie.

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After a run-in with the SEC over anonymous internet posts, Whole Foods CEO is back to blogging.
A Hamburger Today covers America’s most expensive burgers.
Best Bites Blog looks at Pete’s Apizza in Columbia Heights.
A NYC home brewer may soon be offering beer ice cream.
Serious Eats reviews the new Indiana Jones Snickers bar.
Carrot salad with toasted soy [...]

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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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