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Tony Medeiros

17 famous death-row inmates last meals

    Just what did the most notorious death-row inmates order as their last meals? You would be surprised at some of them. John Wayne Gacy who was charged with rape and 33 counts of murder. His last meal consisted of fried shrimps, a bucket of original recipe KFC, french fries and a pound of strawberries. Other inmates such as Timothy McVeigh had two pints of mint and chocolate-chip ice cream. Many states still grant a last meal to their prisoners. The state of Texas abolished the “the last meal” in 2011. Now everybody gets the same meal.

    Meet Philadelphia 76ers Gourmet Chef JaeHee Cho

      You would be surprised how much food plays a significant role in sports. The right food can increase the longevity and endurance of an athlete. The Philadelphia 76ers take their food seriously and hired chef JaeHee Cho to cook for the team. The Sixers were used to standard fare foods just like the other NBA teams throughout the league. Now the players are feasting on exotic foods from the world.

      Make Perfect McDonald’s french fries at home

        Learn to make McDonald’s-style shoestring fries at home with a guide from Shotgun Red of Tennessee. Slice, soak, sweeten, and double-fry potatoes for that perfect golden crispiness, then season to taste. Enjoy your homemade treat!

        Pickle obsession: Sonic going sour with a new pickle-flavored slush

          Pickle juice is a thing now. Before you knock it you should try it out. Sonic is releasing a new pickle-flavored slush onto the unsuspecting masses.
          “Quite simply, pickle juice is fun,” Scott Uehlein, Sonic’s vice president of product innovation and development thinks you will try the new flavor in his 3,500 stores nationwide. They better or he will be in a pretty pickle. The drinks roll out in June.

          Star Wars Darth Vader Stovetop Kettle

            This official Star Wars inspired kettle should be a hit with fans of the franchise. The body of the kettle is fashioned like Darth Vader’s helmet and the handle is a Lightsaber. You will be the envy of your circle of friends. Funny thing it almost looks like a Dalek, that should their next project.

            Definition of Arnold Palmer: A cold beverage of iced tea mixed with lemonade

              Arnold Palmer according to Merriam-Webster.com is the ice tea and lemonade beverage combination. The first use of the term was coined in 1991. Arnold Palmer created the combo drink in the sixties and years later asked a waitress in Palm Springs to mix ice tea and lemonade and bring it to him. The savvy waitress associated the name with the drink and the Arnold Palmer drink gained popularity and now is in the dictionary.

              Krispy Kreme’s signature Original Glazed Donut go green

                Sam-I-am, I do like green donuts. Everybody jump on the green bandwagon. Krispy Kreme briefly turns their Original Glazed Donut green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day this Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17, 2018, at participating locations in the US and Canada. The green donuts have a new name: the “O’riginal” glazed doughnut, a marketing nod to the Irish.

                Taco Bell Nacho Fries has already sold 53 million orders

                  Nacho fries are Taco Bell’s most successful product launch ever. With already 53 million orders since January 25 . The limited-edition addition to the dollar menu are staying a bit longer due to popularity. They are expected to run till April. Get them while you can.

                  Kellogg’s Honey Smacks: Worst sugary cereal

                    At one time Honey Smacks were called Sugar Smacks and for a good reason. Throughout the years Honey Smacks has been voted the worst cereal because of the high content of sugar. A whopping 55.6% average of sugar is found in each box. A one-cup serving of Honey Smacks packs more sugar than a Hostess Twinkie.

                    Kraft Heinz flipping for Boca Burgers

                      The vegetarian Boca Burger debuted as the Sun Burger in a Boca Raton, Florida, restaurant in 1979. Kraft Heinz is hoping you will pardon the pun that you will flip over new new all American veggie burger. It’s two times the size of a regular Boca Burger. The new revitalized burger will appeal also to meat eating consumers looking for a healthier choice.
                      “Texture will carry the flavor, so we felt if it was too mushy, too watery, then the flavor got bland and boring.” “We worked with our flavor houses to redevelop the flavor for the whole line.” – Sergio Eleuterio, the Kraft Heinz Co.

                      Why do brown eggs cost more than white eggs and are they healthier

                        Brown eggs and white eggs are, nutritionally are exactly the same: about 70 calories, 6 grams of protein, and lots of of B vitamins. The only difference is that brown feathered chickens lay brown eggs. Farmers claim to feed them more and pass the buck onto the consumer. It’s all about perception, consumers think they are getting a healthier egg because of an inflated price on brown eggs. Size does matter in this equation, brown feathered chicken are bigger and require more nourishment than a smaller chicken that lays a white egg. The only other factor that might come into play would be what the farmer is feeding his chickens. At the end of the day there is not much difference but the hit on your pocketbook.