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The $26 'Boomstick' Hot Dog at Rangers Ballpark Is Delicious and Probably Fatal

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:15:45 +0000

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas is selling a hot dog that just might cripple your heart…and your wallet. The stadium is home to the ‘Boomstick,’ a $26 frankfurter that features so much food you’d think it could appear on ‘Doomsday Preppers.’ It’s the latest in a growing tradition of stadium food clearly designed to shorten [...]

The Band Perry Get Their Own Very Perry Chocolate Cherry Cupcake

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:26:03 +0000

The Band Perry, who will release their sophomore set ‘Pioneer’ on April 2, are celebrating early with the Very Perry Chocolate Cherry cupcake, which was inspired by the band and one of their songs. Gigi’s Cupcakes has created a mouth-watering concoction inspired by the track ‘I’m a Keeper’ on ‘Pioneer.’ In the song, a girl [...]

Water Kicks Soda to the Curb to Become the Most Popular Drink in America

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:09:38 +0000

If you’re in the water business, it’s time to break out the champagne and celebrate. Water is once again the most popular drink in America, taking the fizz out of soda’s two-plus decade run on top. Americans drink an average of 58 gallons of water per year, compared to 44 gallons of soda. That’s a [...]

Jazz Up Pizza Night at Home

Townsquare Media — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:29:30 +0000

Pizza is a staple for many, but with a simple twist and the collaboration of the entire family, making pizza at home can turn a pizza night into a much-anticipated night of fun for the entire family. “Pizza is an easy solution for busy families, but it doesn’t mean that you have to resort to [...]

McDonald's Getting Rid of Popular Menu Items — Is Your Favorite Getting the Golden Axe?

Chris Illuminati — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 17:30:05 +0000

McDonald’s is shaking up its menu. Except, instead of adding a hundred new items as usual, the Golden Arches is giving the golden axe to some crowd favorites. Act surprised when I tell you it’s mostly the healthy stuff and when I say “healthy” I mean it will kill you “later” rather than “on the [...]

This Guy Knows How to Separate an Oreo Cookie [VIDEO]

Bethany Lee — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:13:53 +0000

Do you like just the cookie or just the cream? One man has taken his love for the cookie a few steps further.

How To Make a Mexican Bulldog Margarita for National Margarita Day

Blake — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:14:53 +0000

I have one word for you - Tasty.

Big Stars Get Together for Miracle Whip [VIDEO]

Bethany Lee — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:37:38 +0000

It’s the video you never wanted to see, but have to watch.

What's Your Favorite Super Bowl Food? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:25:41 +0000

Super Bowl Sunday could also be called heartburn Sunday, since many of the snacks that are traditionally consumed during the big game are less than stomach-friendly. But they sure are yummy, and a new poll from Harris Interactive has found that dips and spreads are the most popular Super Bowl snacks, snagging 32 percent of [...]

11 Extreme Super Bowl Snacks

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:10:14 +0000

Only t-minus four days until the big game, so now is the perfect time to start thinking about the most important part of our Super Bowl party-- food

Subway Pledges to Make Every Footlong Sandwich Actually a Foot Long

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 02:13:19 +0000

If you thought Subway wasn’t going to budge an inch on its stance regarding the scandal over how long its footlong sandwiches really are, you’re wrong. The restaurant chain has released a statement saying: We have redoubled our efforts to ensure consistency and correct length in every sandwich we serve. Our commitment remains steadfast to [...]

Suck On a Delicious Brown Sugar, Maple and Bacon Lollipop

Cameron Simcik — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:00:01 +0000

Bacon is a meat of the gods — a perfectly greasy man-snack that's acceptable in any and all situations. For starters, there's bacon shaving cream, bacon maple ale and a meaty, bacon coffin. You name it, we're on board. Of cour

Starbucks Wants to Get You Drunk

Mike Adams — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 16:20:07 +0000

Starbucks coffee chain has become an American institution among caffeine junkies, mid-day speed freaks, and daily-grinders alike. It only makes sense that they’d start catering to booze hounds at cocktail hour, eventually. Us. We mean us. In their newest venture, “Starbucks Evenings,” the coffee chain will begin serving alcoholic beverages after 4pm alongside of their [...]

Why Doesn't Eggnog Make Us Sick?

Jackie Mancini — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:00:59 +0000

This popular holiday drink is traditionally made by combining raw eggs, rum and dairy and leaving it all in the fridge for up to six weeks. We basically drink our weight in the stuff every December — how on earth have we managed to avoid being sick all this time? Like all happy endings, once [...]

How to Make a Quick and Delicious Holiday Appetizer

Townsquare Media | Wichita Falls — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:04:09 +0000

The holidays are all about spending time with loved ones. With so many big holiday meals to plan and prepare, you may be looking for ways to save time in the kitchen. Luckily, there are plenty of easy strategies and recipes that can help. The key is to simplify your holiday menu by planning to [...]

Target Has Better Deals Than Walmart on Thanksgiving Meal Kits — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:56:17 +0000

If you are still trying to figure out where to get the best deal on this year’s Thanksgiving dinner, industry analysts say that Target, not Walmart, is your best bet for coming in under $50. In fact, meal baskets from Target that include turkey, cranberries, onions, corn, pumpkin and heavy cream, are selling for $45.48, [...]

What Are the Most Common Places to Find Germs in a Restaurant?

Mike Adams — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:25:12 +0000

For many of us, Thanksgiving dinner takes place at the dining room table. But if your family’s tradition involves going to local restaurant instead, you should understand the risk factors involved in breaking bread with hundreds, possibly thousands, of other people who might not be as hygienic as you. At a restaurant, the biggest risk [...]

Warning to Local Bakeries: Starbucks Is Testing Croissants, Other Pastries

Mike Adams — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:11:51 +0000

After putting your local coffee shop out of business years ago, Starbucks is looking to do the same to that bakery down the street. The coffee behemoth recently announced plans to begin testing various warm pastries, croissants and other baked items in hopes that their success will ultimately lead to national distribution. Nine stores in [...]

Texans Make World's Largest Frito Pie

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:34:21 +0000

Fritos fits the bill of a perfect snack. Now, before you get all snack sassy, just hear us out. They’re crunchy, salty, miniature, AND they’re the ultimate dip-scooper. Could it get any better? No way. That’s why when we heard the folks over at the Texas State Fair wanted to honor the delicious goodness, we couldn’t contain our Frito-loving excitement!

Pizza Cone Crust Pizza — Awesomely Gross or Grossly Awesome?

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:58:24 +0000

Remember when we introduced you to the Pizza Hut Crown Crust Pizza? We’d like you to meet Pizza Hut Middle East’s newest massive calorie bomb, the Cone Crust Pizza. Sounds innocent enough, right? WRONG. Wrong wrong wrong. Heaven help us all.