TikTok user Gabrielle Williams likes to re-create cartoon-based foods. From Lady and the Tramp’s iconic spaghetti dinner to Krabby Patty from SpongeBob SquarePants, she brings to life the gastronomic classics. With over a million followers, Gabrielle has found a nice niche for herself.
Parents all over have their freezers stuffed with Bomb Pops, Rocket Pops and Firecracker popsicles. But where does the patriot-colored popsicle come from?
Charlie the Tuna celebrates over 50 years in a limited vinyl figure by Funko. StarKist has made tuna fun for kids and adults alike with the underwater beatnik lovable Charlie the Tuna. The jive-talking cool tuna has hit the right chords with all age groups and remains still a popular fixture today.
In 1968, Miles Laboratory owners of the One-a-Day label, paired up with Hanna-Barbera and created the iconic Flintstones Vitamins. Since its inception, Betty was not included as a chewable vitamin. There was a campaign in the 90’s to include her as a vitamin for Flintstones Vitamins. In 1995, Betty replaced the Flintstones car shape.
Is this what happens when food goes bad? Introducing Mac Sabbath! The parody Black Sabbath group has got the attention of the world. The California-based heavy metal band is hungry to get your attention.
These delightful faux fish are made from pancake batter and sandwiched together with sweetened azuki beans or custard. The Japanese treat is known as Taiyaki, it is just a waffle in the shape of a fish with custom filling.
I guess this is what we needed. Six new food emojis for 2018. Behold, a lobster, a mango, crisp leafy greens, a salt shaker, a sliced bagel, a mooncake, and a cupcake. You can find the full 2018 emoji list on Unicode’s site. They should be available this year on your favorite device.
These Star Wars inspired porgs colored eggs should be a hit in the galaxy this Easter. Just in case, the eggs are Wookiee approved. They are too cute to eat.
Contrary to popular belief, George Washington Carver did not invent peanut butter. Believe it or not, peanut butter was patented in Montreal in 1884 by Marcellus Gilmore Edson. It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter?
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.
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.
How can you say no to a Fruity Pebbles cheesecake. Every piece is Yabba-Dabba Do delicious. Here is the recipe.
Move over Johnnie and let Jane take over. Black Label is releasing a limited run of Jane Walker whiskey bottles. This the first time a female version of the Johnnie Walker brand has been replaced. Will more women gravitate to the whiskey maker with the makeover?
This in not the first time a company has replaced an iconic character to please the female buyer. This is just a temporary change to the “striding man” logo to lure women into the fold. The release coincides with Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, which is on March 8. Will women stop or will they keep walking?
One would think the iconic Huy Fong sriracha bottle would be a graphic designer’s worst nightmare. Just how many typefaces does the bottle use? If you guessed eight, you would be right. The rooster was created because David Tran, the founder of the company was born in the year of the rooster. The rooster represents strength.
Did you know that Oreo cookies were copied from a competitor?. They are a ripoff of Hydrox, the original cream-filled chocolate cookie, which came out in 1908. Oreos only made their first appearance in 1912. Hydrox cookies are still available today. I guess the Hydrox name never caught on.
Summer just got cooler with Kinder Bueno ice cream. The only drawback is that it is only available in France. They plan to release three types of ice cream. The Kinder Ice Cream Sandwich, the Kinder Ice Cream Stick and the Kinder Bueno Ice Cream Cone will be making a chilly reception to the delight of Kinder Bueno fans this summer.
McDonald’s announced this week that by 2022, cheeseburgers won’t be part of the menu for the kids’ Happy Meals anymore. The company wants to “reinforce responsible marketing to children.” The cheeseburger will still be available but not bundled with the Happy Meal. Are they saying that cheeseburgers are not healthy? 15% of McDonald’s customers come in to order happy meals. There sure will be a bunch of unhappy kids out there. The responsibility will now fall on the parents to make the wrong food choice for their kids. Or is this just another veiled money grab to go outside the Happy Meal combo to pay more for the cheeseburger?
The mug cake revolution is upon us. Betty Crocker has joined other manufacturers who have introduced mug cakes already in the past few years. Get your taste buds ready to battle the three different flavors; Rich Chocolate Brownie, Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake and Birthday Cake. The mug cakes can be ready within a minute in your microwave.
Did you know that in many parts of the world people eat banana peels? What is so appealing about banana peels anyway? Here are a few benefits.
12% of your daily fiber, which helps with digestion and may help lower your risk of diabetes
17% of your vitamin C, which is important for your immune system as well as growth and development
20% of your vitamin B-6, which aids the body’s ability to convert food into energy
12% of your potassium, which helps in development of cells, tissues, and organs throughout the body
8% of your magnesium, which is important for the body’s energy productions and regulating glucose and blood pressure levels