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Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joe Donut Debuts At San Diego Fair, Sends Hearts Into Delicious Panic

Joe Student — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:19:00 +0000

To paraphrase the late Robert F. Kennedy, some people would ask 'Why put sloppy joe meat into a deep-fried, glazed donut shell?' but Charlie Boghosian asks 'Why not?' Boghosian, known to many fans of fair food (and presumably their cardiologists) as "Chicken Charlie," debuted a Krispy Kre

The Tradition Continues: Michelina's All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner Set for June 21, 2013

WEBC Staff — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:54:35 +0000

The tasty tradition of carb-loading before the big day is set for yet another year. Race participants, family, and friends are invited to enjoy a meal of spaghetti, salad, and other goodies being served in Pioneer Hall at the DECC from 11 am to 9 pm on Friday, June 21. The full menu includes spaghetti [...]

Everything You've Always Wanted To Know About Hot Dogs, Bruce Kraig "Man Bites Dog: Hot Dog Culture In America"

Chris Allen — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:19 +0000

Bruce Kraig is a well known food historian. That isn’t important to me, what is important is Bruce knows a lot about Hot Dogs, one of my favorite foods. When I saw he was open to be interviewed about his book and wanted to talk Hot Dogs…..I was there. Hot Dogs are built into our [...]

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 [...]

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 – [...]

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 [...]

New Research Shows That Skim Milk Doesn't Prevent Obesity; Study Shows That People Who Drink Lower-Fat Milk Actually Gained Weight

Steve Tanko — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:17:13 +0000

Think drinking skim milk will help you lose weight? Think again! A new study published by the Archives of Disease In Childhood found just the opposite to be true. “[W]ithin every ethnicity and every socioeconomic strata…children who drank skim milk and 1% were heavier than those who drank 2% and whole.” This fact flies in [...]

Kellogg's Recalls Three Sizes Of Special K Red Berries, See If You Own One

Chris Allen — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:06:41 +0000

Special K cereal is crunchy, but not crunchy enough to cut the inside of your mouth. Some complaints were launched because people were finding small glass pieces in their Red Berry Special K, the company then immediately issued a recall to be safe According to consumerist.com There are three different sizes of Red Berries: 11.2-ounce [...]

The History Of American Buffet Food

Steve Tanko — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:15:51 +0000

Buffet’s have become a popular part of the American Cuisine – but what do you really know about them? A recent article I encountered presents a pretty good primer – from the origins of buffets to the reasons behind them. Perhaps it’s no surprise that the buffet line was first introduced to this country in [...]

Man's Best Friend, Your Dog Is Ready To Steal Your Food If They Think You Can't See Them

Chris Allen — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:39:08 +0000

Devoted dog owners will often swear that their pet somehow understands them. My Grandma June would say, look, just by the way she tilts her head, I know she understands me. We would all roll our eyes. And the next time someone tries to tell them they’re imagining it, they have the perfect response – [...]

11 Extreme Super Bowl Snacks

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:19:14 +0000

Only t-minus four days until the big game, so now is the perfect time to start thinking about the most important part of our Super Bowl party-- food. Nachos, sandwiches, pizza and anything greasy goes, as long as it's hardy and semi-manly. But how the heck are we supposed to choose with so many delicious options out there? Answer: go big.

Rethink the Way You Eat Chinese Takeout

Steve Tanko — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:28:44 +0000

Okay, so this has been making the rounds on the web for the last day or so - and as the resident "foodie", I thought I would pass it along to you. A new story online suggests that we've all been eating Chinese takeout the wrong way; The blog suggests that instead of eating our food out of those deep containers, we should "unfold" the paper vessel to create a make-shift plate - with a larger surface area.

10 Hilarious Cake Messages

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:39:01 +0000

One of the best parts of any sort of celebration is the cake. Just ask these babies –they know what we’re talking about. Cake is particularly awesome when it’s decorated all fancy-shmancy, because it adds an extra oomph to any event. It turns out there are tons of celebratory jokesters out there who enjoy turning [...]

Bacon Taco Shells Makes For a Delicious Heart Attack

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:16:13 +0000

A restaurant has finally pulled off what bacon lovers have long been trying to create in their home test kitchens. PYT, an eatery in Philadelphia, is now offering bacon taco shells. Because of the difficulty in crafting a pork-based wrap with structural integrity, PYT will only be selling 20 a day and for a limited time. “We’ve actually created a [...]

Mrs. Rayman's Grandpa Mac's Patsy Recipe

Rayman — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:29:31 +0000

On a cold winters night, (and if I've been a good boy,) Mrs. Rayman will make these for dinner. She knows I'm a hothouse flower, so anything that warms me up inside is great, and this is really a special treat. Grandpa Macs are good and tasty and this recipe has been in the family for years. We hope you'll try it.

Hormel Buys Skippy Peanut Butter

Steve Tanko — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:00:03 +0000

Minnesota-based Hormel Foods – food parent to brands like Spam and Hormel Meats – has bought Skippy Peanut Butter from Unilever. The deal is rumored to be $700 million for the venerable food brand. The nations number two peanut butter (Jif is number one), Skippy first hit store shelves in 1934. Hormel officials say that [...]

Who Is Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond? Learning About The Latest Celebrity Chef

Steve Tanko — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:52:41 +0000

My co-workers have labeled me a “foodie”; Okay, they really call me a “food snob”, but I prefer the former versus the latter. I love to cook and yes, I can be particular about my likes and dislikes – especially when it comes to “celebrity chefs”. I like Ina Garten. Bobby Flay has grown [...]