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Oh Yes They Did, Oscar Meyer Comes Out With The First Bacon Hot Dog

Chris Allen — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:54:53 +0000

Oscar Mayer is introducing a bacon hot dog. Not Bacon wrapped hot dogs, you can make those at home. I’m talkin’ Bacon in the hot dog. Oscar Meyer said in a statement, we know americans love hot dogs, we know americans love bacon, why not put them together. The “Bacon Dogs” are hitting the shelves [...]

Food And Health Education Group Meets Tuesday May 14th

Steve Tanko — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:15:21 +0000

Learn about healthy food choices and ways you can integrate them into your daily life at a free event, Tuesday May 14th. The Food and Health Education Group will hold a meeting from 6:30-8PM at the Lake Superior Interfaith Community Church. This Tuesday, Jim Naus will talk about all things coconut. You’ll make coconut cream [...]

How Do You Know When A Pineapple Is Ripe?

Steve Tanko — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:58:44 +0000

Nothing beats fresh pineapple. But how do you know when it’s ripe? The dilemma starts at the store for most people: Which pineapple should I buy? Well, first off – you should never buy a pineapple that is fully green – as they will not ripe well for you at home under normal conditions. But [...]

Lions Club Pancake Day Thursday May 2nd, Chris Allen Still Sausage Champion

Chris Allen — Thu, 02 May 2013 05:11:41 +0000

No matter how you read that, it’s still funny. Every year for ten years I have been at Pancake day for the Lions club, this year the 56th annual is one that they have high hopes for, and so do I. I will let you in on a secret. The weather in the 8 am [...]

Lions Club Pancake Day Thursday, Enjoy The Pancake Day Blues

Chris Allen — Thu, 02 May 2013 04:12:45 +0000

Bill walks around and pours coffee for everybody, but if you stop him and ask him to, he will sing this orginal song, and he may ask you to sing. To help you out, here is the song so you can learn the lyrics. Obviously, when he did it, I needed help. He walks around [...]

How To Shred Chicken In Your Kitchenaid Stand Mixer

Steve Tanko — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:48 +0000

As the resident “foodie” in the building, I’m often called upon for cooking tips – so when I discover a new trick myself, I like to share it. Did you know you can shred chicken in your Kitchenaid stand mixer? The next time you need to shred boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a recipe – [...]

Twinkies Are Back; Look For The Original Recipe Product Back On Store Shelves By July

Steve Tanko — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:37:06 +0000

Twinkie lovers rejoice! The highly-processed, over-sugared sweet snack is expected back on store shelves by July! Standing in front of a big “Welcome Back” banner, an executive for Hostess Brands said Tuesday the new company will hire up to 300 employees and reopen its Columbus plant to make Twinkies and other sweet treats. Owner Hostess [...]

Frozen Food Changes Marketing To Better Communicate Nutrient Value To An Evolving Marketplace

Steve Tanko — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:12 +0000

It's almost as if consumer food shopping traits were like a pendulum - swinging back and forth with no middle ground. After decades of advertising and marketing made grocery shoppers aware of the contents of the processed food they were consuming, there's been a growing trend toward organic and "raw" foods. Now, it appears like big money is about to be spent to drive that swing back the other way.

Are Baby Carrots Good For You? Do Baby Carrots Contain Chlorine? The Truth About These Man-Carved Vegetables

Steve Tanko — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:00:49 +0000

As the resident "Foodie" in the building, I was recently asked about those baby carrots you find in the grocery store. You know the ones that I'm talking about: small, roundish-looking carrot chunks that are sold in clear plastic bags - ready-made for instant snacking. My friend wanted to know if they were any better or worse for you than "non-baby carrots"; They also inquired about the viral rumor that the carrots contain massive amounts of chlorine.

If Stress Has You Maxed, Relax and Make Yourself a Grilled Cheese Sandwich [VIDEO]

Rayman — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:52:11 +0000

I have a grilled cheese once a week or so. I like it for many reasons. It's simple to make, inexpensive, satisfies my need for something crunchy, warms me up, fast to prepare, and makes me feel relaxed all over. It's a great comfy food.

Today's Twentieth Annual Empty Bowl, A Win Win For Everybody

Rayman — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:59:55 +0000

Just got back from serving soup at today's 20th Annual Empty Bowl. Kim Carr our Promotions and Event Director and I go each year, and we have a great time. We both enjoy talking to the people we serve, and everyone who attends has a good time picking out their bowl, and choosing their favorite soups.

Your Beer May Have Arsenic In It, And Wine Too, Experts Aren't Surprised

Chris Allen — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:24:25 +0000

MMMMMMMM BEEEEERRRRRR! To quote Homer Simpson. The look of the beer, how you can see the bubbles and the tint to it. Well, the way they filter beer to make it look that way is adding traces of arsenic to the barley soda you love so much. According to newser NPR reported that researchers found [...]

Maple Syrup Thieves Hit The Woods; Theft Rates Continue To Rise

Steve Tanko — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:00:40 +0000

Recent reports show that theft of Maple Syrup – direct from its source in the woods – is expected to increase again this year, continuing a trend. Officials in New England are tracking the crime that is difficult to solve. Syrup is big business in Maine between late February and mid-April, when conditions are just [...]

Five Tons Of Nutella Stolen

Steve Tanko — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:38:33 +0000

Not only do Germans love beer, kraut, and sausage – apparently they also love Nutella! Police in a small town near Berlin are investigating the theft of 5-tons of the chocolate-walnut spread. Estimated cost of the product stolen is $21,000 in U.S. currency. The Nutella heist comes on the heels of a similar crime from [...]

USDA Renames Beef And Pork Cuts To Boost Sales

Steve Tanko — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:59:33 +0000

Think you know your Ribeye Steak from a New York? Or a Pork Butt from a roast? Think again! In an effort to make meat choices more clear, the USDA is renaming more than 350 cuts of meat – just in time for the summer grilling season. Want my opinion as a “Foodie”? You’ll have [...]

Chef 5 Minute Meals Self Heat Great During a Power Outage [REVIEW]

Rayman — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:53:22 +0000

With another snowstorm heading our way, and then heading right into the rainy months here in the Northland, these self heating meals could really help during power outages. My friends say that while there are other self heating foods on the market, Chef 5 Minute Meals have a greater selection than the others. That’s cool [...]

What Is A Thigh Gap? The Newest Teen Body Obsession, Learn About This Unhealthy Trend

Chris Allen — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:10:51 +0000

The new obsession among teen girls is also the new trend on many websites. It’s the thigh gap, described as a clear space, or gap, that can be seen between the thighs when a girl is standing with her knees together. The runway models have it, and teen girls want it. Like most of the [...]

Restauranteur Says Gordon Ramsay Wrecked My Business

Rayman — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:15:55 +0000

Chappy’s, a New Orleans Cajun restaurant had it’s business ruined by Gordon Ramsey. “It was truly a kitchen nightmare for me” said owner Chappy Chapman. “It was confrontation from the get go,” Chapman says Ramsay trimmed down Chappy’s menu to twenty items, eliminating some of his most popular dishes. In addition, Ramsay had his decorating [...]

If You Get Cold Sores Often, You May Suffer From Memory Loss

Chris Allen — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:18:15 +0000

A new study out now says there might be a connection with cold sores and loss of memory. All bacteria infections are contributing to the loss of memory and may be the bridge to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. The study was done in New York over 8 years and found that if people [...]

Duluth Police Announce Annual School Patrol Movie Day

Chris Allen — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:18:18 +0000

When I was a kid it was a honor to be a school crossing guard and we were given a knife and a certificate for our service to the school system. I think we may have received a day at the zoo too. Things are different and the duties and rewards are different and better. [...]