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  • 14 Things You Didn't Know About Krispy Kreme

    11/12/2014 12:55:33 AM PST · by kingattax · 40 replies
    Yahoo ^ | November 11, 2014 | Kristin Hunt
    As Chris Rock once surmised, Krispy Kreme is basically crack. The doughnuts, whether original glazed or stuffed with raspberry jelly, have had us hooked for 74 years, and we’re not looking to quit anytime soon. To better understand our dependency, we decided to look into the history of this doughnut empire. It involves pizza. And rap beef.
  • Johnny Garlic’s Employee Shocked Restaurant Shut Down Three Days After His Hire (owned by Guy Fieri)

    11/11/2014 5:59:38 PM PST · by EveningStar · 34 replies
    KOVR CBS 13 Sacramento ^ | November 10, 2014 | Nick Janes
    A popular restaurant owned by celebrity chef Guy Fieri went out of business on Monday, leaving dozens of employees out of work. Britton Archie was told not to talk to CBS13, but he did anyway. “I got a phone call that says today’s your last day,” he said.
  • Hellmann’s owner sues over company’s use of ‘Mayo’ (in egg-free product)

    11/11/2014 7:28:43 AM PST · by Olog-hai · 66 replies
    Associated Press ^ | Nov 11, 2014 10:16 AM EST
    You have to break some eggs to make an omelet and, according to a lawsuit from the maker of Hellmann’s, the same goes for mayonnaise. The food company Unilever is suing a California company that uses the word “Mayo” in its sandwich spread name, saying that federal regulators and dictionaries define mayonnaise as a spread that contains eggs.The suit claims false advertising by the company Hampton Creek for labeling its egg-free product “Just Mayo.” Unilever says in a complaint filed in federal court that the word “mayo” implies that the product is mayonnaise, and Just Mayo is “stealing market share...
  • ‘Lifetime supply of bacon’ advertised on Gumtree…mmmm bacon

    11/10/2014 9:24:07 PM PST · by Slings and Arrows · 58 replies
    Metro [UK] ^ | 10 Nov 2014 | Matt Payton
    A lot of interesting things are advertised on Gumtree – from an entire flat of furniture to in-home yoga lessons. However, this person has listed a product priceless in the eyes of many a meat eater. They have offered a lifetime supply of bacon. The seller claims it’s free. But nothing in this world is ever free. Here is the full description from the Hampshire-based vendor of pork: ‘I have the life time supply of bacon, I’m desperate to get rid because I need to shed a few piggies. ‘I know it says it’s free however I would like something...
  • Hero's Welcome Home (Veterans Day Special Tomorrow Night With Gary Sinise & Robert Irvine)

    11/10/2014 1:48:50 PM PST · by goldstategop · 1 replies
    Cooking Channel ^ | 11/12/2014 | Cooking Channel
    A Hero's Welcome is a one-of-a-kind television special airing on Veteran's Day that will leave you crying tears of joy and appreciation for one American hero and his family. After proudly serving his country for years, and making a miraculous recovery from life-threatening injuries due to an IED blast in Iraq, Staff Sergeant Wood is preparing to retire from the military. And that's where we come in, bringing together an incredible team, including award-winning actor Gary Sinise, Food Network's Robert Irvine, HGTV's Genevieve Gorder and our friends at Marie Callender's, to pull off an incredible home renovation and celebration to...
  • 5 Recycled Life Hacks (video)

    11/10/2014 11:43:22 AM PST · by EveningStar · 4 replies
    YouTube ^ | November 6, 2014 | CrazyRussianHacker
    5 Recycled Life Hacks
  • Pizza Hut overhauls menu amid US sales slide; curry and ginger flavored crusts on the way

    11/10/2014 11:04:36 AM PST · by C19fan · 76 replies
    AP ^ | November 10, 2014 | Staff
    Pizza Hut is letting customers play mad scientist, giving them the freedom to make pies with honey Sriracha sauce or add curry flavor to the crusts. The atypical flavors and new ingredients are part of a menu overhaul set to be announced Monday and hit stores Nov. 19. Executives are hoping the revamp — which includes an updated logo and more relaxed uniforms for workers — will be the trick that finally jumpstarts sales. Even as rivals Domino's and Papa John's have enjoyed growth, Pizza Hut has reported sales declines for eight straight quarters at established locations.
  • (Floriduh) Dine & Dash party leaves South Fla. restaurant with $300 bill

    11/08/2014 4:39:15 PM PST · by dennisw · 54 replies
    local10.com ^ | Nov 07 2014
    Dine & Dash party leaves South Fla. restaurant with $300 bill Birthday guests left before paying tab at Cheddar's Casual Café TAMARAC, Fla. - A South Florida restaurant hosted a free birthday party for a large group last month. Unfortunately, no one told them the plan and now they're out a big chunk of change. The Broward Sheriff's Office is searching for those who celebrated the joyous occasion at Cheddar's Casual Café in Tamarac and then left without paying the bill. The tab for the group of 15 people topped out at almost $300. According to BSO, the party guests...
  • ‘Irish alcoholism nature’ reason for job rejection for Irish teacher in South Korea

    11/07/2014 9:02:03 AM PST · by Olog-hai · 51 replies
    BBC News Northern Ireland ^ | 6 November 2014 | Last updated at 05:31 ET | Ciarán McCauley
    A teacher from the Republic of Ireland has been turned down for a job in South Korea due to the “alcoholism nature” of Irish people. Katie Mulrennan, from County Kerry, had applied for a teaching job in Seoul. She was told by an agency that their client did not hire Irish people due to their perceived drinking habits. The 26-year-old told the BBC that she could not believe the email was real at first. […] Last week, she received a reply that said: “I am sorry to inform you that my client does not hire Irish people due to the...
  • The Oldest Restaurant in Every State

    11/06/2014 12:24:19 PM PST · by Idaho_Cowboy · 50 replies
    Yahoo ^ | November 6, 2014 | Matt Meltzer
    Eating. Humans have done it since, well, the beginning of history. And pretty much ever since the first caveman realized he was too tired to grill a wooly mammoth after a long day of hunting, other cavemen were willing to do it for him. For a price, of course. While the US doesn’t quite date back to the caveman, it’s still got plenty of old restaurants. And, much like we tracked down the oldest bar in every state, we’ve once again culled restaurant associations, historical societies, tourism boards, and business licensing departments nationwide in search of the oldest continuously operating...
  • Technology moves fast-food chains away from interpersonal customer service

    11/06/2014 11:11:24 AM PST · by Olog-hai · 40 replies
    Deseret News ^ | Thursday, November 6, 2014 | Joseph Peacock
    The days of indecision and miscommunication in the drive-through lane of a fast-food restaurant could be long gone. Taco Bell recently launched an app that enables customer to order and pay for it straight from a smartphone. “It gives customers control. They don’t want to talk to people all the time,” Taco Bell chief marketing officer Chris Brandt tells Fast Company. And the app allows for more creativity in what to order. “The app offers unlimited menu customization options,” reports Eater. “Users can, for the first time, build their own unique creations using dozens of ingredients.” …
  • What's Obama's Favorite Drink?

    11/05/2014 7:26:34 PM PST · by NowApproachingMidnight · 42 replies
    AP ^ | 10/5/2014 | Self
    "I would enjoy some Kentucky bourbon with Mitch McConnell," said Obama, who last year mocked the idea of having a drink with the GOP leader. Then, offering a glimpse into how little time Obama has spent cultivating a relationship with McConnell over the past six years, the president added, "I don't know what his preferred drink is."
  • Voters in Berkeley overwhelmingly pass nation's first 'sugar tax' raising the price of sodas

    11/05/2014 10:48:03 AM PST · by C19fan · 24 replies
    UK Daily Mail ^ | November 5, 2014 | Michael Zennie
    Berkeley, California, one of the most liberal cities in the nation, have overwhelmingly approved the nation's first 'sugar tax,' which will raise the cost of sodas and energy drinks by one penny per ounce. A similar tax in neighboring San Francisco, which would have levied two cents per ounce, failed to pass - gaining 55percent of the vote, short of the two-thirds majority needed. The Berkeley tax would raise the cost of a can of Pepsi from $1 to $1.12, but bigger fountain drinks would get hit harder. A large Coke from McDonald's would go from $2.29 to $2.61. A...
  • Decoding the restaurant menu: Words to avoid for healthful eating

    11/05/2014 6:32:36 AM PST · by BenLurkin · 57 replies
    Special to CNN ^ | Ronda Elsenbrook,
    Restaurant Code Words: Crunchy, tempura, battered, crispy, breaded, crusted, golden, sizzling If you're making a healthy choice, you're probably not purposely choosing a fried food item. Look for words like crunchy, battered, crispy, breaded, crusted, golden, tempura; some of these options are a double-whammy on your caloric intake because the item is fried with an additional carb-based coating. ... Restaurant Code Words: Teriyaki, BBQ, glazed, sticky, honey-dipped Powdered doughnuts may be self-explanatory on a menu, but options labeled as Teriyaki, BBQ, glazed, sticky or honey-dipped could also be high in added sugars. It is wise to ask if sauces of...
  • Jim Murray's Whisky Bible calls a Japanese malt the best in the world [snip]

    11/04/2014 2:18:31 PM PST · by Daffynition · 26 replies
    NY ^ | November 2, 2014 | Gersh Kuntzman
    TALK ABOUT a whisky rebellion! A Japanese single malt has been named the best whisky in the world by an industry watchdog — and for the first time, there are no Scottish distilleries in the top five. Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 was awarded the top honor by Jim Murray, whose 2015 edition of the Whisky Bible comes out next week. Glenmorangie Ealanta. Glenmorangie Enlarge Old Pulteney 21 Single Malt Scotch Whiskey. Inver House Distillers Enlarge The Robert Burns Single Malt. Arran Distillers Enlarge Other whiskeys are nothing compared to the Yamazaki, Murray writes. The Yamazaki is so good...
  • What IS the McRib made of? New McDonald's video shows how they make the boneless, preformed patty

    11/04/2014 5:54:02 AM PST · by C19fan · 59 replies
    UK Daily Mail ^ | November 4, 2014 | Sadie Whitelocks
    Likened to 'packing foam' and 'gray IKEA furniture' the McDonald's McRib patty came under scrutiny last year after one was photographed on the production line minus sauce and pickles. But now the fast food giant is hoping to get people 'lovin" its seasonal treat again by showing exactly how the boneless, preformed morsel is made. A new behind-the-scenes video takes viewers inside the Lopez Foods production facility in Oklahoma City where giant chunks of pork are ground down - no packing foam in sight.
  • Red Lobster admits defeat after failed attempt to appeal to people who didn't like seafood

    11/03/2014 1:57:16 PM PST · by C19fan · 73 replies
    UK Daily Mail ^ | November 3, 2014 | David McCormack
    Struggling restaurant chain Red Lobster is going back to its roots with a new menu that’s set to feature more dishes featuring lobster. A revamped menu announced on Monday removes several poorly received non-seafood dishes including Spicy Tortilla Soup and a Wood-Grilled Pork Chop. These non-seafood dishes had been added by the chain's previous owner, Darden Restaurants Inc., in the vain hope of attracting people who don't like seafood as sales declined.
  • Humiliation for Scotland as Japan's whisky is named 'best in world'

    11/03/2014 6:04:14 AM PST · by C19fan · 41 replies
    UK Daily Mail ^ | November 3, 2014 | Richard Mardsen
    Japan has given the Scotch whisky industry a ‘wake up call’ - after a single malt from the Far East was named the best in the world. Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask 2013 has been given the title by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible - which describes the drink as a work of ‘near incredible genius’. For the first time, the 2015 edition of the renowned publication features no Scottish distillery in its top five.
  • 3 daily glasses of milk linked to higher mortality rate in women

    10/31/2014 10:30:02 PM PDT · by Olog-hai · 74 replies
    Fox News ^ | October 29, 2014
    Milk is often touted as an elixir for bone strength, but new research suggests that those superpowers may be true only to a certain extent. A study published in the Oct. 28 issue of The British Medical Journal suggests that consuming three glasses of milk per day may double women’s risk of dying in 20 years, compared to drinking less than one glass daily, Medical News Today reported. Researchers in Sweden found that the sugar D-galactose—which comprises half of lactose—increases oxidative stress and inflammation of the body. Experimental evidence in various animal species shows that chronic exposure to galactose can...
  • 2014 Veterans Day Free Meals

    10/30/2014 2:10:35 PM PDT · by PeteePie · 19 replies
    Military Benefits. info ^ | 2014 | Military Benefits
    2014 Veterans Day Free Meals, Discounts, Sales and Deals Read more: http://militarybenefits.info/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals/#ixzz3HfEEMUVw