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Tony Medeiros

Kool-aiding and abetting Area 51

    Hey, Mr. Spaceman sorry things did not work out. Storming Area 51 fizzled out but the Kool-Aid Man celebrates the event with a limited-edition green drink called “UFO-Yeah.” The Intergalactic Green flavor tastes like sour green apples.

    The hole truth: Philadelphia bagel hole puncher

      Want to burn a hole in your pocket? Then you can punch bagel holes to your heart’s desire. Philadelphia Cream Cheese wants you to use their newly minted “Bagel That” hole puncher. Punch a hole in your bread, waffles and even tortilla and spread cheese as you please.

      Kale Candy Canes make Christmas come true

        Archie McPhee, a novelty candy is early this year with their Christmas offering. They have created what is sure to be a hit in the next few months. Look out world, behold kale candy canes. This really goes against me, I hate both kale and candy canes. Nothing like getting candy canes for Christmas. It either means you got re-gifted or somebody hates you. It’s all in good fun, I guess. The Grinch would approve.

        Rice Krispies: Amplified sounds of snap, crackle and pop

          Here is another invention in a long list of products that we do not need in our everyday lives. Artist and designer Dominic Wilcox just wanted to make some noise with his latest invention. He invented a cereal bowl that amplifies the sound of Rice Krispies when they snap, crackle, and pop. Sir, you got our attention!

          A toaster that makes mini donuts

            My mornings just got more interesting. Now I can make mini donuts on my toaster. The Donut Toaster comes with two silicone donut trays, each with molds for four donuts.

            KFC’s worst reviews ever by the least unlikely critic

              On many occasions, you purchased KFC and felt that the chicken did not taste right. The chicken has a funny aftertaste. The sauce was either too lumpy or watery. KFC is never consistent.
              Below are some quotes of KFC made by Colonel Harland Sanders on September 9, 1976, for the New York Times. Colonel Sanders sold his company to an investment group in 1964 and was not pleased that his brand had dwindled to such a state. This was over 40 years ago, imagine what Colonel Sanders would say today. The colonel would not be impressed.

              Jones Knowles Ritchie Redesigns iconic Heinz Labels

                It was 150 years ago that Heinz came to be. They are celebrating the anniversary by redesigning three of their iconic canned products. Heinz cans of Beanz, Cream of Tomato and Freshly Made Spaghetti are each individually adorned with backstory images by Jones Knowles Ritchie.

                Happy Birthday, Dr Pepper!

                  Brand ambassadors for Dr Pepper’s 23-flavor squad were treated to a free pack of Birthday Cake Dr Pepper. The flavor is exclusive to those who sign up at DrPepper.com.

                  Drake’s Mini Pound Cakes are back

                    Drake’s Mini Pound Cakes will be available in supermarkets, supercenters, value retailers and convenience stores throughout the Eastern U.S. A product locator search function will be available to consumers at drakescake.com. While there, they can also see dessert suggestions that include Drake’s Mini Pound Cakes.

                    Beyond Meat testing plant-based fried ‘chicken’ for KFC

                      I do not know what the colonel would say but Beyond Meat and KFC are handing out samples of their new Beyond Meat chicken nuggets at one of its Atlanta restaurants on Aug. 27. Beyond Meat has branched out of the meatless beef and sausage business into the chicken market. The proof will be in the pudding. Well in the case, it might be in the sauce.

                      Will the Breadbot make bakers’ jobs toast

                        One day in the future, you will be able to buy hot fresh bread from a robot. Introducing the Breadbot, the fully automated machine is in house bakery that makes a loaf in six minutes without any baker. Wilkinson Baking Company, the maker of the Breadbot, can bake 235 pieces of bread a day. The Breadbot is more of a spectacle for entertainment.

                        Post-apocalyptic bread in a can

                          It’s the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine because I have bread in a can to survive. The canned bread comes in six flavors; plain, coffee, chocolate, caramel, strawberry, and milk.