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David and the Giant Peach
Barffy Stewart...
Food at the Harry Potter Theme Park in Orlando
only in Orlando...or, I guess this cold be anywhere people crave American commercial culture and crap food
Top 10 Food Finds at the Iowa State Fair
hmmm, that picture looks like a good contender for tomorrow's 'cakewrecks'
http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/
What an awful piece of crap!
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Lucky Break Wishbones
??? wow - absolute garbage for consumers that just need to buy and discard more synthetic materials into their waste stream
David and the Giant Peach
Barffy Stewart...
Food at the Harry Potter Theme Park in Orlando
only in Orlando...or, I guess this cold be anywhere people crave American commercial culture and crap food
Top 10 Food Finds at the Iowa State Fair
hmmm, that picture looks like a good contender for tomorrow's 'cakewrecks'
http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/
What an awful piece of crap!
A 'Guide' to Understanding the Food Network
"The Neelys: They are brother and sister. They just play a married couple."
Ha-Ha!!! Not all that strange seeing as they are from Tennessee...
'The Un-Constipated Gourmet: Secrets to a Moveable Feast'
If people in this country ate more home cooked food and drank sufficient amounts of water, as opposed to processed garbage, TGIFriday's Wings and Ribs, Outback Bloomin Onions and 64 oz sodas, maybe they wouldn't have to be reading about a diet to make them poop. Oh, yeah...getting up and walking around 'moves' things too - but not many people like to do that either...
Cook the Book: Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice with Soda and Pepper
it's missing the gin!
Seattle Starbucks Locations Shed Starbucks Logo
I'm sure these locations will be equally as lame-o as their regular crappy locations...
How to Make a Rainbow Cake
that makes me want to puke!
San Antonio Restaurant Recommendations?
I used to live in San Antonio - County Line is not TX Bar-b-que. They don't even smoke their own meat at the downtown location. I do not remember truly amazing bar-b-que in San Antonio, except for my dad's... Black's in Lockhart, TX was pretty good if I remember. Rudy's would do in a pinch, I guess, but its not that great. Tom's Ribs is a chain - I would pass on that. Stick to the Mexican food. Mi Tierra is good and I also highly recommend Jacala - long time Tex-Mex family-owned restaurant - good food, good prices.
Teenage Son Assults Mom with a Taco
wow! That totally reminds me of the time my older sister beat me with a breakfast burrito...
In Videos: The Wunder Boner Infomercial
Is that Mike Rowe narrating?
In Memory: Ricardo Montalban
I will always remeber Mr Roarke declaring "smiles everyone, smiles...", and then the shaking hula girl dancing commenced, as newly greeted guests took their first sips of their drinks upon arriving to Fantasy Island
I guess I'll remember the Chrysler LeBaron commercial too - what a crappy car!
In Videos: Slap Chop Infomercial Featuring Vince, the Enthusiastic Host
Boring tuna = Boring life...now its all clear to me! Thanks, Vince!!!!
All that, and we're gonna make America skinny - one slap at a time.
Quote of the Day
I think it would be more succesful to create a "Joy of Not Cooking" line of products, rather than have some marketers ruin the reputation of a great book by association.
UK Starbucks to Use Fair Trade Coffee in Every Drink
"...in hopes of boosting revenue."
You mean they're not doing it because they care about the growers =D
Turkey Cannon Cooks Turkeys, Does Not Shoot Them
that picture just looks wrong... the turkey should have her legs up in the air!!!
Favorite Fictional Cooks in Movies and TV Shows
Chef (Isaac Hayes) - will miss him...
Attention, Ed Levine ...
Can't people just eat half the twinkie, or not one at all - yuck! You can keep the other half for another time, like in the next century - it doesn't go bad...Scary!!!
Photo of the Day: Domo-kun Loves Candy Corn
hmmmm, he's kind of tootsie-roll'ish and turd-like in appearance and color
Gamer Grub: Hunger PWNED!!!1!
Great idea - now kids can sit and play games, reducing their energy expenditure, and take in even more calories!!!
How to Drink Wine When Flying Solo on Business Travel
Used to travel a lot, and always tried to hit the local spots if possible. I did research on ChowHound.com, and others, and totally avoided the hotel bar/restaurant, and chains (yes, I consider McCormick and Shmucks a chain). Why would you want to go somewhere different, and eat at the same place you have in your town..? I never understood this about Americans and their love of chain restaurants...
More signs of the 'end of food': Fiber One Pop Tarts
With the added fiber, you could call them 'Pop Farts'
Fun for the whole family!!!
Lucky Break Wishbones
Just what we need, more plastic waste. Lame.
Lucky Break Wishbones
So how much does it cost to pull apart four fake bones made of plastic that will give me absolutely no luck at all? Sorry, but this product is, shall I say, stupid.
Food at the Harry Potter Theme Park in Orlando
chocolate frogs for me!!
Food at the Harry Potter Theme Park in Orlando
Butterbeer! Though I would love to see their USDA approved version of chocolate frogs.
Paula Deen Is Trying to Kill Us, Part 4: Bacon, Doughnut, Egg Burger
New York Times had Donut Pudding printed a few weeks ago. Made it twice and pased it around to friends. Made more raspberry jelly for the second batch and doubled the # of donuts for a really large pan. If you decide to make some kind of donut thing, don't use Dunkin Donuts. They don't have enough jelly in them unless you are driving and eating a donut with the other hand. You can order big ones from the Stop & Shop. Frozen dough, sure but they hold a lot of jelly and when you add cream, eggs and sugar. Yum.
Does Activia Yogurt Offer Any Health Benefits?
I've made a yogurt drink for breakfast five days a week for 30+ years (nonfat plain blended with fruit juice & fresh fruit such as OJ, banana & cinnamon). No digestive problems. As a woman in her mid 60s, there's a great side benefit...no loss of bone mass with age. I looked at Activia and realized the high sugar content would add 26,000 calories to my diet which translates to 7+ pounds with no added benefit. And it costs more than other yogurts. I believe yogurt is a beneficial dietary food for most anyone not lactose intolerant. Whether the Activia additive makes a difference, only you can decide.
Top 10 Food Finds at the Iowa State Fair
are those jalepenos?
Top 10 Food Finds at the Iowa State Fair
I noticed the phallic nature of the cake too. The color scheme is disturbing as well.
Top 10 Food Finds at the Iowa State Fair
I've seen much worse looking cakes. Just go to any pot luck.
Top 10 Food Finds at the Iowa State Fair
Looks like a sex toy of some sort...
Top 10 Food Finds at the Iowa State Fair
i'm glad it won first place -- ugly doesn't begin to describe what it is.....
i hope it doesn't smell as bad as it looks....
A 'Guide' to Understanding the Food Network
Watch it GingerSnap. I'm from Kentucky and I can tell you, we marry cousins not siblings. ;)
'The Un-Constipated Gourmet: Secrets to a Moveable Feast'
I have to agree that it's a yucky title... And to redfish who said if tastes like tree bark eat as much as you can of it, thats hilarious because it can be soooo true! Fiber isn't always tastey, not that it can't be. It just really takes some personal research of fiberous foods you are willing and wanting to eat. I purchased a diatary book that is geared more toward calorie counters, but shows the compltete stats of many, many foods to find out what I could be eating to increase my fiber intake and just eat healthier in general. And, it really doesn't matter what you're stuffing down your gullet if you're not drinking enought water!
'The Un-Constipated Gourmet: Secrets to a Moveable Feast'
Go on a raw vegan diet and be sure to stock up on toilet paper.
'The Un-Constipated Gourmet: Secrets to a Moveable Feast'
Too bad the reviewer's last name is Colin, not Colon!
Cook the Book: Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice with Soda and Pepper
@gingersnap - my thoughts exactly....or even tomato vodka?
Top 10 Awesome Nostalgic Foods We Want Back
I miss the S'mores cookies and Fudgies, the little Kraft chewy candies in a gold wrapper. Does anyone remember the cereal, Double-Dip Crunch? I was like a "frosted" Crispix. Mmmmm!!! Oh, and the Quacker "strawberry" snack/dessert bars that looked like Nutri-Grain but had a little "squiggle" of white "icing" on top. I'm hungry now.
Seattle Starbucks Locations Shed Starbucks Logo
If anyone finds out where the 3 are, please post it. It was not clear to me that all would have the same name. The "15th Avenue" is over on Capitol Hill, yes? But there wasn't other info.
I live in SEattle. Until recently I drank at Starbucks as I like their coffee. However, since the one shop nearest me (which isn't very near) is 2 blocks from a Peet's, I'll go there. Otherwise, it's the one in the grocery store. I have a choice of at LEAST seven independent coffee places within something like a half mile, I'll survive. I do NOT like manipulation. I do NOT like fakery. This reminds me of those damn cigarettes that were marketed as if they were made by a guy in his back yard.
Anyone want to start a pool on how long this new sad idea will survive?
Seattle Starbucks Locations Shed Starbucks Logo
Is this un-branding? I live in Seattle, and I can only suspect that they are trying to fool customers into thinking that they are a cozy little independent espresso joint just like the ones in my neighborhood here in the Greenwood District.
It's ludicrous!
Seattle Starbucks Locations Shed Starbucks Logo
they may create a lot of jobs, but they aren't *good* jobs. they get a lot of good press for their policy of "full time benefits for part time work" but actually have quietly changed their policy to no longer hire anyone for over 12 hours a week, or under 34 hours, effectively eliminating the part time benefits employees.
it doesn't strike me as remotely out of corporate character for them to sneak in and try to steal back everyone who left for greener, more independent pastures.
in case you hadn't guessed, i'm a former "partner," let go for blowing the whistle on a manager who was a serial sexual harasser.
there is just nothing clean about this company, and they don't deserve a dime of your money.
Seattle Starbucks Locations Shed Starbucks Logo
From what I've heard, it seems like they are doing more than just rebranding the shop. They are actually trying to remake it with independent shop touches. Apparently, they actually blatantly sent spies into successful independent shops to take notes.
I suppose it could be a good idea if they put unique and individual thought into each different store, but I doubt they can really manage that given the number of Starbuck shops there are.
Seattle Starbucks Locations Shed Starbucks Logo
I think it's manipulative. They're pretending to be independent to fool people who would otherwise avoid their chain. I go out of my way to support local business, and I don't like being tricked.
Besides, no amount of rebranding will fix Starbucks' terribly bitter, overroasted coffee.
Seattle Starbucks Locations Shed Starbucks Logo
wow, I actually think this is quite a good idea. I mean, if there's going to be a fun coffee shop to hang out in that has community outreach and varied products, as well as good coffee, i'm there! it's very difficult for "real" mom+pop locations to survive nowadays with big chains dominating the market (and it's NOT just starbucks - dunkin donuts is a far greater curse in my opinion). far better for starbucks to try to rebrand to reach a different part of the market than not to do so if the customer wants it. it's sillier to pine for the days before large corporations than to just accept their existence and appreciate that their executives are trying to find a way to become less behemoth-like.
Does Activia Yogurt Offer Any Health Benefits?
I am a 43 year old male. i am overweight and i eat what i want when i want it. i know it is bad...I was asked by my wife to try this each morning. I have had numerous issues with not being regular and so forth. I am beginning the second week and i have to say this stuff has worked VERY well for me. I have not changed my diet in any way other than to eat one of these per day in the morning. Pain gone, constipation gone, hemmoroidal bleeding gone. I hope it continues. i will let you know if things change. i wish everyone success in feeling better.
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??? wow - absolute garbage for consumers that just need to buy and discard more synthetic materials into their waste stream