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Netflix: What’s on the menu?

Have you noticed that Netflix is streaming more shows about food? So what is on the menu? Here are some current and past shows streaming on Netflix.

Bill Gates and Richard Branson bet against the farm with in lab-grown meat investments

Follow the money. Bill Gates and Richard Branson are investing in lab-grown meat companies. Traditionally it takes more than 38 pounds of feed and 1,799 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of beef. Scientists predict that by the year 2050, earth’s population will reach 9.6 billion. Agriculture accounts for nearly 51 percent of gas emissions. There is no way that there will be enough meat for everybody.

KFC Canada introduces Waffle Double Down sandwich

I am speechless. KFC Canada is introducing the Double-Down sandwich with a golden Belgian waffle nestled between two pieces of fried chicken at participating restaurants. Nothing screams Canada more by adding maple aioli sauce to this monstrosity. I think it is a good time to do some cross-border shopping.

States with the most and least fast-food restaurants per capita

Here is a map showing a regional breakdown of fast-food restaurants per capita. A more complex analysis can be found at Datafiniti.
“Southern states have the highest fast food count per capita. The top spot goes to Alabama at 6.3 restaurants per 10K residents. The only non-southern states in the top ten are Nebraska at 5.4 and Indiana at 5.0, both in the Central region. As for the states with the fewest fast-food restaurants per capita, most are from the Eastern region with Vermont having the fewest fast-food restaurants per capita at 1.9 per 10K residents. Mississippi made a surprise appearance with just 2.1 fast food restaurants per 10K residents.”

Deep freeze: 13 foods you should not freeze

Freezing food is a great way to save money but not all foods take well to the freezer. The cold can at most times ruin the flavor of many foods. Here is a list of common foods you should not freeze.

Cool Whip Oreo?

Introducing the marriage of Cool Whip and Oreo. Did I just die and go to heaven? Cool Whip Mix-Ins are the perfect blend of decadence for dessert lovers. Seems Oreos just goes with about everything.

Serial peanut butter cereal mixes

You heard of cereal with peanut butter flavor. How about peanut butter with cereal? Now you can buy peanut butter with such flavors as fruity crisps, cocoa puffed rice and cinnamon crisps. The Peanut Principle!, a New York, company wants you to think outside the box and put cereal in a jar with peanut butter. It’s like having two meals at the same time. Cereal with a sandwich.

Top ten list of best french fries

The editors of Foodbeast.com compiled together their top 10 list of the best french fries from the main fast food chains.
10. KFC’s potato wedges.
9. Taco Bell’s seasoned fries.
8. Five Guys’ Cajun fries.
7. Del Taco’s crinkle cut fries.
6. Popeyes fries with Cajun seasoning.
5. Wendy’s French fries.
4. Shake Shack’s crinkle cut fries.
3. Arby’s curly fries.
2. Chick-fil-A’s waffle fries.
1. McDonald’s fries.

The Shape of Water: Is New York Water Really The Secret To The Best Bagels and Pizza

New York WaterMaker, a New Jersey company unveiled a water-filtration system at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. It promises to improve any out-of-town restaurant’s pizza and bagels to taste just like the New York style food. The company feels that the secret to a good New York pizza and bagel is in their tap water. Now you can have water that mimics New York’s tap water. Paul Errigo, chief executive of New York WaterMaker says his filtration system will cost $2,890-a-year. Errigo plans to offer businesses 10-year leases — and ship new filters every six months.

Dairy Queen: Free Cone Day on Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Spring in the air. It must mean that it is the annual Free Cone Day from Dairy Queen. The Fourth Annual Free Cone Day will help raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals via donations from customers.

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.

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.

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