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 [...]
On Sunday, the NY Times published an article titled, “While Warning About Fat, US Pushes Cheese Sales.” If you didn’t see the article, you may have come across the dozens of websites, politics and food blogs reporting on the story, many blaring ridiculously misleading headlines calling it a “bailout” for Domino’s or a “scandal.” I [...]
Hillary Clinton sat down in Australia with the Hamish & Andy radio show where they introduced her to “gravy chips” and talked about a variety of food related issues such as negotiating takeout orders with Bill & burning the top of your mouth. Via Huffington Post.
On Wednesday, Michelle Obama went out to the White House kitchen garden with some local youths to harvest pumpkins, sweet potatoes and other vegetables. Check out the gallery at Huffington Post for more photos.
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Just six days ago when Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was in town, President Obama had the idea to take him to Ray’s Hell Burger, an Arlington, VA burger joint, for lunch. Ray’s Hell Burger serves up big, juicy 10 oz burgers cooked to order. It’s one of the best burgers I’ve ever had and it’s [...]
This is a true gem, brought to us by the folks at the New York Post: New York Senator Charles Schumer is just like us.  He has a secret awesome sandwich that he adores. Dig on this: Roast beef, banana peppers, pickled jalapeños, extra onions, extra tomatoes, two layers of pickles, mayonnaise and mustard on [...]
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As we all know, yesterday was President Barack Obama’s birthday. And what kind of cake did the Commander-in-Chief receive?  How about the disaster you see above.  Does this cake fit the President?  I think not. This is not the essence of cool. This is more like fireworks shooting out of your nose while the Star Spangled Banner is playing. [...]
Today (August 3rd) Domino’s introduced a new item to their menu, Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes. To help celebrate President Obama’s birthday on Tuesday, August 4th, all Domino’s locations in Washington, DC will be offering a free Lava Cake to anyone who stops into a store between 11 am and 9 pm. More details here. Fun. [...]
