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Cheap Beers Becoming More Hip And More Expensive

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:13:52 +0000

Yogi Berra reportedly once said this about a restaurant, “That place is so crowded, nobody goes there anymore”. Apparently, that’s what’s happening these days with cheap beer. The more “hip” it becomes to buy cheap beer, the more taverns are charging for it. Here’s more on that subject, according to “The Huffington Post”: “Cheap beers [...]

Grill Up A Beef Tenderloin, Flawlessly [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:10:05 +0000

I’ve searched for some great “how to” grilling and barbecue recipes and videos with “Greg’s Grill” recipes. We’ve all probably grilled up hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken, but now let’s take it up a notch to a beef tenderloin. When you buy a tenderloin at the grocery store, it’s a lot more expensive than a [...]

McDonald's Reportedly Considering Dropping Menu Items

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:19:38 +0000

The menu at your local McDonald's has grown considerably over the years. Now the world's most successful fast food restaurant is thinking about dropping some items in an effort to improve service and ease stress among its serving staff. What items may go?

Pop Tarts Going "Nutty"

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:09:17 +0000

It's been a long, long time since Pop-Tart eaters have been able to enjoy the taste of peanut butter, 1986 to be exact. That's the year Pop-Tart maker Nabisco discontinued the Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop-Tart. Rejoice Pop-Tart and peanut butter fans! The company has introduced 2 new "nutty" flavors.

Free Beer From Saranac

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:21 +0000

Now that we’ve got your attention, as a former F.X. Matt Brewery tour guide, I always like to share brews news with you. And, to celebrate the brewery’s 125th anniversary, Saranac is giving consumers a “free beer” in its select packages. Check out the details. According to our sister station, WIBX: “To thank its loyal [...]

Greg's Grillin' Barbecue Ribs [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:10:45 +0000

‘Tis the grilling and barbecue season, and our “Greg’s Grill” recipes reasearchers have found another great instructional video. Remember the old rule: Grilling (hot dogs, hamburgers, steaks, etc…) hot and fast, barbecuing (ribs, chicken, beef tenderloin roasts…etc), slow and low. How many backyard barbecues have you been to where the well-meaning hosts ruins a rack [...]

Celebrate National Hamburger Month

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:10:42 +0000

May is "National Hamburger Month", and what better time than now with our gas grills fired up for the season. As a kid, I always liked hamburgers better than hot dogs, but now as an adult, I prefer hot dogs (nothing's better at a ballgame).

Breakfast Tacos at Taco Bell?

Polly Wogg — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:26:40 +0000

First came Taco Bell’s Doritos taco shells, now they’re getting even more experimental with breakfast tacos. In Orange County, California, which is the home of the Taco Bell headquarters, there have been sightings of a new BREAKFAST TACO at various Taco Bell locations. And instead of a regular shell, it’s wrapped in a WAFFLE shell. [...]

"The Real Thing" Was Invented On This Day in 1886

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:16:18 +0000

Are you a Coke of Pepsi drinker? You can't be both. We in the Greg "Splashin'" McShea household are Coke drinkers. And, on this day in 1886, an Atlanta pharmacist invented the syrup for a beverage that became known as Coca-Cola.

Mayfaire On The Green This Weekend In Holland Patent

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:10:12 +0000

If you’re looking for something different to do this weekend, head to Holland Patent. The third annual “Mayfaire On The Green” will be held this Saturday and Sunday. Travel back to the days or yore with the flavor of Medieval England. Here’s what it’s all about according to their website: May 11 and 12 at [...]

Making The Perfect Mint Julep For The Kentucky Derby [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:10:54 +0000

"The Run For The Roses", the Kentucky Derby is Saturday, and with it comes much tradition. One tradition for over a century is the Mint Julep, the official drink of the Derby. Never made one? If you're 21 and over, check out this recipe.

May Is National Salad Month

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:16:15 +0000

Whenever we go out to dinner we usually start our with a nice crisp salad. At least we hope it's crisp. Anyway, this month, May, is National Salad Month and with 3 out of every 4 Americans enjoying a tossed salad at least every other day as part of a healthy eating regimen we checked out what dressings are the most popular. Here are the top 10.

Beer On Tap…In The Shower? [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:10:37 +0000

Maybe you’ve heard about the “Bottoms Up Beer Dispenser” that fills your glass with beer from the bottom up, with a nice foamy head! Well, if this is for real, someone has taken that idea into the shower. Check out this new “Bottoms Up” shower beer dispenser from the awesomer.com. This doesn’t look like a [...]

Twinkies Return In July

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:10:53 +0000

Many of us were saddened last year when they stopped making Twinkies. Lunchboxes everywhere haven’t been the same since. Now good news! Twinkies will be back on your grocer’s shelves by late July. Here are the details, according to nbcnews.com: “Twinkies will hit store shelves nationally by late July, Michael Cramer, executive vice president of [...]

Fire Up The Grill For Barbecue Season [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:10:44 +0000

I'm ready to take the hood off the Greg "Spashin'" McShea family grill and start grilling. I admit that I don't get too adventurous on the grill; usually hot dogs, hamburgers or chicken. But, that doesn't mean that I can't make them extra special, and here's another "Greg's Grill" recipe to turn ho-hum hot dogs into baseball-stadium quality franks! Check out this video.

Celebrate National Pretzel Day

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:17:28 +0000

I guess they have a day for everything, as today is National Pretzel Day. I remember years ago when I was a tour guide at the F.X. Matt Brewery, how the tourists would love to grab a handful of pretzel nubs that would be on the bar in the 1888 Tavern. I love pretzels too, and here's more about this day.

Chili Made Easy – A Greg's Grill Recipe [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:10:04 +0000

Now that spring is here (spring weather to arrive any day now), we'll be having more backyard barbecues, and chili is always a nice addition to the menu or just on a hot dog. Our "Greg's Grill" recipes department did some research and found an easy chili recipe.

McDonald's Adding New Position To Deal With Customer Complaints

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:09:45 +0000

McDonald's restaurants have been getting an increasing number of complaints about customer service and have decided to do something about it. The Wall Street Journal reports that the complaints generally revolve around "rude or unprofessional employees." What is McDonald's doing to correct the situation?

"Mama Mia!"-Matt's 5 Favorite Italian Restaurants

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:10:26 +0000

It is a well known fact that the Utica-Rome area is home to some of the best Italian restaurants in the Northeast and that includes New York City and Boston. My wife and I enjoy going to many of them and as difficult as it was I put together a list of my 5 favorite area Italian restaurants.

KFC Going Boneless With New Menu Offering

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:10:32 +0000

It's an interesting change, no bones about it. (Ouch) Kentucky Fried Chicken is introducing "Original Recipe Boneless" on April 14, hoping, according to USA Today, to appeal to a younger group of consumers who prefer their seasoned fowl without bones. What does this mean to KFC patrons?