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The Compostable Pizza Box

    Who says a pizza box has to be square. The round pizza box was created by Glenn Cybulski with the help of World Centric, a world leader in compostable products. The new concept should be hitting the market this summer. The only drawback is limited printing on the round pizza box due to the box composition. How will the pizza industry take to the concept is anybody’s guess? The box is being called PizzaRound.
    Guess they will make the rounds this summer and try to convince the world to go PizzaRound.

    New Diet Pepsi Slender Cans

      A few months ago Coca-Cola released five somewhat new Diet-Coke flavors in slender silver cans to attract the taste buds of Millennials. Pepsi’s marketing department figures what is good for the goose is good for the gander. So now Pepsi is releasing their version of skinny silver cans with non-original flavors. Slick!

      The secret history of Popeye Candy Cigarettes

        What is Popeye smoking in his pipe? Candy cigarettes have been around for ages. Today they are known as candy sticks. They are banned in many countries throughout the world to curbside actual addiction to real cigarettes.

        What ever happened to turtle soup?

          We do not eat turtles. Turtles eat pizza. There was a time in the U.S. where turtle soup was a popular dish. In early black and white movies, it was common to see turtle soup on a menu. The waning of the dish grew because of our affinity for the turtle being a cute creature. From Pogo’s bard of the swamp “Churchy” to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, we were conditioned to not eat turtles but to make them our pets. The peak of turtle soup came when an overpopulation of people rushed to the San Fransico area during the Gold Rush. Food was very expensive.
          In 1971, The Endangered Species Act was passed and killing sea turtles in United States waters was prohibited. Granday’s and other turtle canneries went out of business.

          Cricket Chips

            There is nothing wrong with eating bugs. Many countries throughout the world love eating bugs. North America has an issue with eating bugs. We have no problem squashing the crap out of them. As much as we hate them, we do not want to eat them. Chirps chips hope to dissuade you from those silly notations. Just think of Dorito chips ground up with cricket flour. You can pick from three different flavors: cheddar, bbq and sea salt chips. Just stop thinking of Jiminy Cricket singing “When You Wish Upon A Star” and take a bite out of that little bugger. Yummy!
            Once you try Chirps, you will bug your friends to snack on them too.

            Hellmann’s REAL Ketchup Sweetened only with Honey

              Hellmann’s is better known for its mayonnaise line of products. The company will start rolling out ketchup nationwide for the first time in the U.S. with Hellmann’s REAL Ketchup Sweetened only with Honey.
              Hellmann’s new ketchup is made with a total of six simple ingredients: tomato puree, honey, wine vinegar, spices, onion powder, and salt. The ketchup contains no artificial ingredients or preservatives and uses non-GMO sourced ingredients.

              Eat Your Words by Charlotte Foltz Jones and illustrated by John O’Brien

                Food plays a significant role in literature and pop culture. Where did certain food terms originate from? Eat Your Words by Charlotte Foltz Jones and illustrated by John O’Brien explores the language of food. Why are certain food terms used and from where do they come from? Your brain will hunger for more as you devour every page. Feed me more! This book is a bellyful of knowledge for both kids and adults. Food should be fun. You will enjoy this gastronomical book of tidbits.
                In a nutshell, this book is not a hot potato. It’s a piece of cake to read. Charlotte Foltz Jones is one smart cookie. You have to be out to lunch if you do not buy it. Use your noodle and tell your friends about this book.

                Walmart sells funeral potatoes

                  I am a bit surprised that a conservative retailer like Walmart would sell funeral potatoes. Traditionally, the casserole is served as a side dish during after-funeral dinners in the Western and Southern United States. They are very popular at gatherings of the Church of Latter-day Saints. I have not tasted funeral potatoes, I heard they are to die for.

                  Dunkin’ Donuts is testing donut fries

                    Dunkin’ Donuts is rolling out what they call “Donut Fries.” They are doing a test run in some of its restaurants in the Boston market. The cinnamon-sugar covered donut fries retail 5 for $1.99. To be fair, where I come from they are called churros. Nice try guys. Somewhere Homer is drooling for donut fries.

                    Nestle Mini Drums Vanilla Simply Dipped Mini Ice Cream Cones

                      Who says size matters. Nestle Drumstick Lil’ Drums are a perfect treat for this summer. Heck, they are good all year round. Good for small kids and little indulges when required for late night snacking. They are so good that you might finish the whole box.

                      Menus from the world: McDonald’s Hawaii Saimin Soup

                        McDonald’s Hawaii has quite a unique menu in their restaurants. They offer Saimin soup to their patrons. The Hawaiian-style ramen noodle is a staple on the islands. They also serve Portuguese sausage and Spam with rice on their breakfast menu.
                        “Saimin is a soup with egg noodles served up in a hot broth that has kamaboko (fish cake), char siu (barbecued pork), and nori (seaweed). In the late 1960s, this Hawaiian Saimin was added to the regular menu as the first local “ethnic” dish added to a McDonalds in its long history.”

                        Eating disorderly: Teens prefer snorting condoms to eating Tide Pods

                          Teens eat strange things. The latest craze is eating Tide Pods. That is so yesterday already. When asked, teens say they prefer snorting condoms. The “Condom Challenge” consists of sticking a condom up your nostril, inhaling it then pulling it out of your mouth. Come again? I do not think this is how we practice safe sex.

                          Lick your very own life-size face lollipops

                            Food trends come and go. Here is one from the weird side. You can have a custom made life-size lollipop of your face. This is too easy. There is a sucker born every day or in this case, made every day. The Face Licker takes about 7-10 working days to create. Depending on which part of the world you are in, it will set up back about $56.00 (£39.99) on the average. Just out of curiosity is the face the only body parts being made? Just asking.

                            Mascot: Tony the Tiger

                              Kellogg’s Sugar Frosted Flakes of Corn was introduced in 1952. Kellogg’s ran a contest with the introduction of the cereal. They wanted the consumer to pick the official mascot for their cereal. In the running were Katy the Kangaroo, Elmo the Elephant, Newt the Gnu and Tony the Tiger. It was a fierce battle, but a year later Tony the Tiger was victorious. The original voice of Tony the Tiger was Dallas McKennon who also voiced Gumby and the original Snap, Crackle and Pop voices for Rice Krispies.

                              Walmart’s new pizza in a bag featuring Pepperoni Jerky

                                Walmart is launching a new pizza slice concept. The pizza comes in a bag shaped like a traditional slice of pizza. It will be available in three flavors with pepperoni jerky. The suggested price will be $3.98 each.
                                1-Pepperoni Pizza Style: Traditional pepperoni pizza flavors.
                                2-Supreme Pizza Style: A meaty take on an Italian-inspired pie.
                                3-Buffalo Pizza Style: A hot and spicy pie in the shape of a slice.