As soon as the calendar turns from October to November, I start thinking about one of my favorite holidays: Thanksgiving.  What can I say… I love to eat turkey with all of the usual sides –mashed potatoes, string bean casserole, gravy, sweet potato casserole (with marshmallows), cranberry sauce, etc.  This year’s tradition is a milestone, [...]

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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? Seems like a pretty adult oriented ad for a commercial that is [...]

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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 smoker [...]

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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 cooking advice? I [...]

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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 [...]

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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. [...]

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