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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.

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.

Dunkin' Donuts Testing New Glazed Donut Sandwich

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:03:15 +0000

We are used to having sandwiches served up on a bun or roll of some sort but, on a donut? Sure, some corner cafes have offered up a combo donut-sandwich but now Dunkin Donuts has become the first national chain to do so. It's the Honey Glazed Breakfast Sandwich and it's being market tested in several Massachusetts locations. What will you be biting into?

What Does The Phrase "Asian Fusion" Mean? Enjoy Asian Food and More at Culture Fest

Davey Jones — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:04:07 +0000

What is Asian Fusion? That was the question you may have asked, like I did. Today we finally have an answer. Asian fusion is considered “Fusion cuisine“. What does that mean? It’s cuisine that combines elements of different culinary traditions. Fusion food is a general term for the combination of various forms of cookery and [...]

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

Polish Culture An Important Influence On Utica's History

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:06:01 +0000

Having spent several of my "wonder years " growing up in West Utica I was well aware of its Polish influences. I played Little League baseball in the PLAV (Polish Legion of American Veterans), lived two doors down from the Pulaski Meat Market , grocery shopped at Tolpa's Dairy and had a paper route rife with customers of Polish extraction. Polish food and culture were apparent everywhere. With Culture Fest-A Festival of Nations-right around the corner let's take a look at the area's Polish influences.

Americans Would Give Up Cell Phones, TV Before Giving Up Cheese

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:05:18 +0000

I admit it. I am a "cheese-a-phobe". I have never liked cheese, any cheese, and this puts me in a very, very small minority of Americans. A new survey reported by YahooFinance found that 96% of Americans polled liked some kind of cheese and, furthermore, that many would rather ditch their cellphone or not watch TV for a week rather than give it up. The numbers are surprising.

March Is National Frozen Food Month

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:10:26 +0000

March is “National Frozen Food Month” (no, it’s not a paid holiday), and I’m sure if you looked in your fridge, you’d see plenty of frozen food items. But, frozen foods don’t keep forever, and some need to be tossed after a bit. In fact, this is the 30th “National Frozen Food Month according to [...]

They Sound Gross But These Foods Might Help You LIve Longer

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:53:52 +0000

When you were growing up did your mother insist that you eat your vegetables? You may not liked some of them but she was doing it your best interests. As bad as that asparagus or spinach tasted you should be happy she didn't force these gross sounding but apparently healthy foods on you.

Super Easy Snack Ideas For The Big Game

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:10:07 +0000

Everybody loves to munch on snacks during the Super Bowl, and most often that means pizza, chicken wings, chips and dips. So, I thought I would search for some different, delicious snack ideas that are easy to make. According to www.delish.com, here are 10 sure-fire snacks for Super Sunday. Just click on “recipe here” for [...]

The Most Popular Soup Flavors [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:00:37 +0000

There is nothing I like more on a cold winter's day than a hot cup of soup. I am not alone. According to Campbell's over 3 billion cans of soup are sold in the U.S alone every year with some 80% of American households consuming at least one bowl. What soups are the most popular?

What Your Favorite Mexican Food Says About You

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 10:00:23 +0000

Mexican food has become a staple of American diets and just what your favorite "south of the border" delicacy is says something about your personality. Netscape recently reported a study conducted by Dr. Alan Hirsch, director of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago that found that certain personality types preferred specific Mexican foods. Are you a taco or burrito person?

3 Year Old Hostess Fan Has a Tantrum

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:15:19 +0000

America has enjoyed a long-term relationship with Hostess for decades. Is this really the end? Watch as one young pastry lover experiences his first major heartbreak.InÂ this videoÂ we get to see three year-old Lucas in the throes of pure grief and disbelief at what’s transpired.Â However, while most of the country is mourning the never-aging, never-expiring Twinkie, [...]

Eat less By Serving Food From The Kitchen Counter

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:10:37 +0000

Many of us would like to lose weight and sometimes go on extreme diets and take up restrictive eating patterns. A new study suggests that if you serve food from a kitchen counter instead of keeping it on the table, people tend to eat less. According to Cornell University researcher professor Brian Wansink: “…It is [...]

Restaurant Closed After Roadkill Found in Kitchen

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 08:36:52 +0000

We have all spotted roadkill on the side of the road and probably joked about taking it home and throwing it on the grill. Well, apparently, according to The Sideshow, some employees of a restaurant in Williamsburg, Kentucky take their roadkill a little more seriously and were spotted wheeling a deer that had been picked up along a highway into their place of employment, the Red Flower Chinese Restaurant. What were they planning to do with it?

A Vegetarian World By 2050?

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:14:58 +0000

Remember when you were a kid and your folks told you to "Eat your vegetables"? Well, according to a report from the Stockholm International Water Institute bythe year 2050 we may not have a choice. Scientists at the Institute say, “There will not be enough water available on current croplands to produce food for the expected 9 billion population in 2050 if we follow current trends and changes towards diets common in western nations.” So why just veggies?

Cinnabon Introduces the Pizzabon

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:00:49 +0000

Some might say "stick with what you do best" while others would suggest that diversification is the way to survive. The New York Post reports that the folks in charge at Cinnabon are taking the latter route with the introduction of the new Pizzabon which, according to a company spokesperson, is "like a regular pizza but smaller and with less taste of sauce". The ingredients?

Mashed Potato Machine Coming To Convenience Stores? [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:38:00 +0000

Have you ever had a craving for mashed potato's but didn't feel like peeling and boiling and mashing them yourself? Wouldn't it be great if you could just go down to the corner convenience store and get a bowl of hot, buttery mashed spuds with your favorite gravy? Well, you soon might be able to do just that. According to the Huffington Post 7-Eleven stores are considering adding mashed potato dispensers to their American locations, something they have already done overseas. Check out the machine and see if it looks like something you'd use.

July Is National Hot Dog Month

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:30:46 +0000

Whether it's grilled in the backyard, served up at the beach concession stand or ordered up at a ballgame the venerable hot dog has become a staple of the American recreational diet. July is National Hot Dog month and the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council has announced the winner of it's annual T-shirt slogan contest. According to PR Newswire the winning entry chosen over 6 others in a Facebook poll is "Relish the Moment". Here some interesting facts about the hot dog.

Dark Chicken Meat Gaining in Popularity

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:28 +0000

This weekend, Memorial Day weekend, is the traditional beginning of the summer grilling season and a change is brewing with regards to chicken meat. According to the National Chicken Council dark meat is closing the popularity gap between it and white meat.