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9 Tasty Peeps Cocktails That'll Help You Forget Easter

Emerald Catron — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:20:19 +0000

It's Easter weekend, and we all know what that means -- time to eat some ham and get your crunk on. We've always said if you aren't risking an insulin coma, you aren't really drinking, so here are some Peeps-themed cocktails to prove you love Easter but hate your body. Enjoy (to a point, then feel really sick a

SnoBar Has Taken Ice Cream to the Next Level by Adding Alcohol

Lynn Quale — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:20:10 +0000

Ice cream is one of the most amazing things in the world, I swear it can cure just about anything, therefore it's a staple in my diet. Some days I feel the same way about alcohol, so I'm pretty sure I'm going to need to invest in a deep freeze to ensure I'll always be stocked with SnoBar's alcoholic ice cream - admit it, you're totally agreeing with me right now.

13 Hilariously Weird Fortune Cookie Fortunes

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:54:06 +0000

Chinese takeout is a classic American staple, and fortune cookies are easily the greatest part of the meal. Why? Surprise fortunes are inside, duh! The thing is, sometimes these pieces of paper don’t carry through on their fortune-esque duties. See, they’re supposed to be all, “you will strike it very, very rich one day” or [...]

McDonald's Announces Home Delivery Service

Mike Adams — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:31:45 +0000

Would you eat more fast food from McDonald’s if they delivered it right to your doorstep? The burger mogul intends to find out exactly that when they unleash their new “McDelivery” early next year. The only problem? It’s in Japan. According to a recent report from Burger Business, McDonald’s has witnessed a significant change in [...]

Hostess Going Out of Business, Your Childhood Weeps

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:15:25 +0000

They say a Twinkie could survive a nuclear war. Hostess, the company that makes the treat, no so much. In fact the venerable brand, which has a history stretching back to 1930, has just been shuttered by a labor dispute. This week Hostess bakers went on strike to protest a new contract which had been [...]

The 10 Most Deadly Foods on the Planet

Carl Pettit — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:00:31 +0000

Sometimes the food you eat is trying to kill you. Not in the traditional sense, with saturated fat, refined sugars and cholesterol. There are a few foods out there that can literally end your life if improperly prepared, or at the very least make you terribly sick. While you probably won’t encounter most of the items on this list during the normal course of your life, a few of them are surprisingly common.

Greatest Idea Ever – Ice Cream Nachos!

Lynn Quale — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:11:31 +0000

Popular ice cream chain Baskin-Robbins has come up with the greatest concept of all time! Yes, I do honestly believe these ice cream nachos are more innovative than the iPad, or even electricity…I might have issues. The official name of this tasty treat is called waffle chip dippers, but I prefer ice cream nachos. The [...]

Americans Waste a Whopping $165 Million Worth of Food Each Year

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:13:55 +0000

Want an easy way to shave $2,300 off your annual budget? Stop throwing away so much food.

According to a new study, almost half of the food Americans buy every year winds up in the trash — a 50 percent increase since the 1970s.

How Much You Weigh Could Be Tied to Where You Shop

Shauna Wright — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:34:35 +0000

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who struggle with obesity, part of the problem may lie in where you grocery shop. A new study found people who frequent lower-cost supermarkets tend to be heavier than those who shop at pricier stores. Researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle analyzed data culled from [...]

Ever Wonder Why McDonald's Food Looks Different on TV? Here's the Answer [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 17:03:31 +0000

Every restaurant chain in the world does it. None of them have been brave enough to give us the secret. Until now… McDonald’s in Canada takes us behind the scenes on a photo shoot for a cheeseburger. I have always figured that the images we see on the menu board or in commercials or print [...]

10 Mouth-Watering Alternative Cinco de Mayo Treats

Kathy Landin — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:49:42 +0000

It’s May and that means that soon we’ll be celebrating our Mexican heritage, much like we all celebrate our Irish heritage in March…even when we have neither. Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse to leave work early, eat tortilla chips and drink more tequila than sanity allows, but is it starting to feel just a little bit like the same old thing?

Best Places in the St. Cloud Area for Easter Brunch – Dick Nelson's Top Five

Dick Nelson — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:00:37 +0000

Easter is the ideal time to bring family and friends together for a delicious springtime meal at your favorite restaurant then head home for an energetic egg hunt with the kids. There are many great choices for Easter Brunch in the St. Cloud Area, but here are my Top 5.

Study Says Having Dessert at Breakfast is OK!

Lynn Quale — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:50:31 +0000

According to a new study out of Tel Aviv University in Israel, eating cake for breakfast can actually be a good thing. Finally someone 'studies' something worth while! After reading the full article it actually makes a lot of sense, looks like I'll be going home to bake a cake this afternoon.

Soup and Chili Bowl Returns to Cold Spring

Dave McCord — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:19:25 +0000

January in Minnesota always means cold temperatures. What better way to warm up than with a hot cup of soup or chili right? How about 40 cups? The best place to get that is at the Soup & Chili Bowl in Cold Spring! This is one of my favorite events that we participate in each [...]

Girl Scouts Reveal New Cookie

Lynn Quale — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:39:28 +0000

I’m pretty sure there isn’t anyone out there that doesn’t love at least one kind of Girl Scout cookie…right? I am totally a Thin Mint lover (actually they are more like an obsession) but I’m excited to give this new cookie called Savannah Smiles a try.The new cookie was created to celebrate its 100th anniversary [...]

How Would You Like to Have Reindeer for Lunch Today?

Lynn Quale — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:00:45 +0000

Have you ever looked at Rudolph and thought “yum, I think I’ll have me some reindeer for dinner”? Ok, maybe the red nose makes him not so appetizing, so would Dasher or Dancer be a better option? I think not, but over in the U.K canned reindeer meat has quickly become a hot commodity. So [...]

Stocking Stuffers: Christmas Foods

The Associated Press — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:47:38 +0000

Holidays can be a wonderful time of feasting, and Christmas is certainly no exception. No doubt you and your family have a favorite holiday meal, drink or treat you enjoy every year. For some folks, it’s the Christmas goose, or turkey or ham. In Medieval England, boar’s head was commonplace at Christmas, served on a [...]

5 Ridiculously Expensive Foods

Jeff Giles — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:29:39 +0000

We suddenly became hungry — and wanted a bigger paycheck — after reading about wacky, overpriced foods like the $1,000 jam and the world’s most expensive chocolate pudding. But this is far from the first time someone’s had the bright idea to charge thousands of dollars for high-end victuals.

In fact, it’s a weird sort of tradition in the food world, and after looking at a few of the more notable examples, we decided this would be the perfect time for a list. Grab your utensils, guard your wallet and take a look at some of the most opulent foodstuffs in the world.

The Easy Bake Oven Gets a Makeover

Lynn Quale — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:48:50 +0000

Who doesn't remember the Easy Bake Oven from their childhood? I most definitely do! I can still remember tearing the Christmas wrapping off the box to discover that I did indeed receive the best present in the world. Seriously, was there anything better than being able to bake with a light bulb?

But now that the existence of the 100 watt incandescent bulb is slowly coming to an end, what will happen to the Easy Bake Oven? It's tragic, I know, but never fear, Hasbro has come up with a solution.

Zac Brown Wants His Own Television Show [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:36:51 +0000

The Zac Brown Band has been together since 2002, they started recording music in 2004, and had their first single 'Chicken Fried' hit #1 on the country charts in 2008. Since then they have recorded and released numerous hits and have been nominated for their fair share of awards.

So with that in mind, you would think that sticking to music would be a good path to stay on for the Zac Brown Band...but Zac is already thinking about the future, and has some interesting ideas up his sleeve.