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Oscar Mayer Bacon Hot Dogs Are Here!

Michael Scott — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:19:45 +0000

Sure, you can be a sucker and wrap your hot dogs in bacon, but now, thanks to the geniuses at Oscar Mayer, you can just get hot dogs MADE WITH BACON! “No one knows bacon like Oscar Mayer,” Jared Baker, director of Oscar Mayer hot dogs, said in a statement. “We know Americans love bacon, [...]

Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Nugget Recipe

Michael Scott — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:12:37 +0000

There are few delicacies on this earth held in such high regard as the Chick-Fil-A chicken nugget. If you’re trying to feed a family of 5 or more however, it can get a little pricey for a fast food run. Would you like be able to save some money and create these fine morsels of [...]

More Like 'Heart At-taco' — Philly Restaurant Serves Up Tacos With Bacon Shells

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:00:17 +0000

Bacon is magic in meat form. Add the greasy strips to any situation, and it'a automatically 100 times more tasty: bacon lollipops, for example? Delicious. The Bacon Cup loaded with hot girls? Even better. We didn't think things could get any more awesome, until now. Guys -- bacon taco shells exist.

Colchester, Essex Man Ibrahim Langoo Finds What Might Be A Fried Brain In His Kentucky Fried Chicken 'Gladiator Meal'

Michael Scott — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:23:18 +0000

Ibrahim Langoo was left nauseated after spotting a ‘wrinkled brain’ inside a piece of chicken while eating a Gladiator box meal at a branch in Colchester, Essex. The KFC experts insist it’s a kidney, but I don’t know. Langoo tells Dailymail.co.uk - “The first piece was absolutely fine – I was hungry and polished it [...]

Are You Ready for 'Meatless Mondays'? — Survey of the Day

Mike Adams — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:30:04 +0000

Do you think you could ever find the motivation inside your carnivorous brain to not eat meat at least one day a week? We don't mean going full-blown vegan here, just eliminating meat from your diet one out of every seven days.

That is what the city of Los Angeles is hoping to achieve for its citizens, as the city council recently deemed all Mondays from this point forward in Los Angeles county to be “Meatless Mondays.”

Man Tries To Eat A Whopper With 1,050 Strips Of Bacon

Deanna Hart — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:48:56 +0000

Japanese website Rocket News decided to pay ¥7000 or $86.85 to add 1050 strips of bacon to a Whopper, then film a dude trying to pig it all down. There are many flaws with this plan, namely that Whopper is the size of a toddler, but the contender here is clearly not prepared for this particular undertaking

The Greatest Addiction Ever: Coffee [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:16:52 +0000

Hello, my name is Bruce Mikells and I am an addict. I am addicted to caffeine and I don't plan on giving up my dirty little habit anytime soon. Am I really that far out of the norm with my need for a hot steaming cup of coffee every morning?

Baby Likes To Eat! [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:54:37 +0000

You think you're excited about your Thanksgiving meal? This little man is way more pumped for rice cereal than you will ever be about Turkey!

7 Secrets Every Thanksgiving Dinner Host Should Know

Kathy Landin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:41:55 +0000

Tired of all the Thanksgiving hype, Thanksgiving decorations and extravagance? Or is this your first time hosting a Thanksgiving dinner? Whether you feel the need to go back to basics with the holiday or you want to learn all the facts, don't feel like you're left in the dark.

Everything you need to know about Thanksgiving is right here, from turkey preparation to facts about the food your eating.

Can Thanksgiving Actually Improve Your Self-Esteem? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:43:58 +0000

For many of us, Thanksgiving means gathering with family and enjoying time-tested recipes — Dad’s famous mashed potatoes, your brother’s homemade cranberry sauce, or Grandma’s pumpkin pie.

While the food itself may be wonderful, there’s a psychological component to eating the same things every year that benefits the human mind.

32 Percent Have More to Be Thankful for This Year — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:43:26 +0000

Sometimes it gets lost in all the traveling and stuffing and football, but the point of Thanksgiving is to acknowledge the things you’re thankful for from the past year. According to a new poll from Harris Interactive of 2,463 adults, only 32 percent will have more to be thankful for this Thanksgiving than they have in the previous few Thanksgivings.

PETA Targets City of Turkey for a Vegan-Friendly Name Change [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:47:53 +0000

The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, does some good work, but it’s the organization’s more absurd stunts that often make headlines — and this one is a prime example.

Citing the suffering of turkeys during the Thanksgiving season, PETA sent a letter to the mayor of Turkey, Texas and asked him to change the town’s name to the tofu-based meat alternative “Tofurky” instead.

Tracy Wirtz Smells The Roux – Gumbo Cookoff

973 The Dawg — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:25:53 +0000

Without fail, my son will tell you that his favorite food is gumbo. Next to Christmas, his favorite event is the Rice Capitol Championship Gumbo Cookoff. He asks me every year when it is. I buy him a $5 wrist band and turn him loose. Cher

The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich – Here's How To Make It [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:21:04 +0000

It's a big party weekend in Acadiana, we've got football and festivals and friends from out of town visiting but we still have to feed the kids right? One of my kids favorites even now that they are pain-in-the-butt teenagers is the grilled cheese sandwich. I never knew you could make grilled cheese so gourmet until I saw this.

Schweddy Balls & More Outrageous Ice Cream Flavors

973 The Dawg — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:20:59 +0000

From KATC's Tracy Wirtz: Ice cream is, hands down, my favorite, favorite, favorite sweet treat! My choice usually includes chocolate and vanilla with nuts in it OR strawberry with nuts in it. I recently discovered a flavor called "French Silk" by Eddy's (I think... the tub is round). It is like cold SIN! Moussy chocolate and vanilla with big shavings of dark chocolate in it... Katie bar the door and get me the scoop! But it does have half the calories and a third less fat (can you see me grinning?).

The Correct Way To Taste Ice Cream [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:36:00 +0000

Brad Vincent has a wonderful post on this site about his favorite flavors of ice cream. Ice cream is a universal language, no matter where you are in the world you can always find ice cream. I never knew there was a science to tasting ice cream. Based on this video there is!

Bacon Wrapped Eggs – Great Weekend Breakfast Idea [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:00:31 +0000

One of the drawbacks of waking up with you weekday mornings on the radio is I don't get to wake up with my family, except on weekends. Because I am usually up at 3 am even on Saturday and Sunday, I like to do something special for Jill and the kids for weekend breakfast. I think cooking is a great way to show how much you care don't you?

Dinner And Dancing Right On Your Plate [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:46:19 +0000

There is a show on television where the host travels the world and eats some really strange things. I can appreciate the message behind the show, it's one planet but a lot of different worlds. The truth is some of the things that you and I enjoy in South Louisiana just wouldn't fly north of Interstate 20. Still we usually manage to cook our food before we attempt to eat it, not so much with the good people of Japan.

Most Outrageous Ice Cream Flavors – 5 Unique Dishes for Summer

Chip Sandalwood — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:47:48 +0000

As creativity goes, ice cream can be pretty vanilla. But what happens when a daring few decide to stray from convention and offer up some truly unique flavors? People take notice, that's what happens. If you're feeling daring this summer, here are five crazy flavors you can try throughout the USA. Lobster Ice Cream [...]

Raccoon on a Stick And Maggot Melt Are Among Cal State Fair Menu Choices

Jude Walker — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:17:24 +0000

Yum Yum come get you some! Well, if you're in Sacramento, California some time before the end of the month you'll be able to get you some goodies. And by goodies we mean the ever so popular raccoon on a stick, maggot melt, deep-fried scorpions and maple bacon sundaes. Muey delicisioso!