Last nights episode of The Simpsons took a stab at the “Foodie” culture that has given rise to an abundance of food blogs, a second channel for the food network, more PBS food shows and expanded food related culture on other networks. (Not shown Guy Fieri riding Paul Prudhomme as a bouncy ball) Between the Simpsons and Ted Allens recent video [...]

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The new Republican flavor of the month (front runner?) sings about a world without pizza:

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Note from the Editor (Eick): We’re excited to share with you the first post from our newest writer…Andy!  This week the colonel delivered a TKO on a China based fried chicken chain. KFC took the breading gloves off and unleashed its own brand of elevens herb and spices of justice on the Beijing based Obama [...]

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In the world of politics, people have long memories. This is an unfortunate fact for faux-presidential candidate Rick Perry, who is a master of making himself look like a first-rate boob. Whether it be calling climate science a “contrived phony mess,” suggesting that Texas might secede from the US (which it legally can’t), or killing [...]

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I was recently reading about the action in Ames, Iowa, site of the every-four-year straw poll to determine the front-runner for the Republican nomination.  This year, the key factor that decided the event flew under the radar… it was the food (probably). Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty was looking good at the start.  He brought [...]

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President Obama treated members of his legislative & economic team for burgers at Good Stuff Eatery, the Capitol Hill burger joint owned by 2-time Top Chef contestant Spike Mendelsohn. The spot has been a favorite of Michelle & their daughters, who have been several times. However, the POTUS himself had yet to stop by, despite [...]

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Update: Re-posting this given Pawlenty’s official announcement today that he is entering the 2012 race. Last May, So Good sat down for a 1/2 hour phone interview with Minnesota Governor, and 2012 Republican Presidential candidate, Tim Pawlenty. “The biggest sandwich I ever ate? Probably about this big” No matter what your politics, anytime you get [...]

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Stumbled across this on YouTube. KFC has a new ad in China for what appears to be the Fish Fillet Soft Roll. But the 10 second ad features a surprise endorser at its beginning. Check out this screen grab: Now obviously this is supposed to be Obama. Duh. Besides the change banner behind him, this [...]

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As many careful readers know, we here at the So Good HQ closely track affairs of state – especially when they involve food.   Regarding the current administration, we have covered Obama’s every bite from his first meal in office to his ridiculous birthday cake.   Despite being in office for two years, the president hosted just [...]

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A little over a month ago I was invited to a fair trade blogger fest up at Ben & Jerry’s HQ (disclosure: Ben & Jerry’s paid for my airfare and accommodations). As a native Vermonter, Ben & Jerry’s has always been one of my favorite companies and favorite products – I love the socially responsible [...]

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