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Slice of Sauce: A Better way to sauce

    Imagine ketchup in slices. Slice of Sauce from the upstart company, Bo’s Fine Foods, is a new way of looking at condiments as we know it. It’s about time ketchup catches up with the 21st century with a new innovative way to sauce. No more ripping condiment sachets with your teeth. No more messes.

    How to eat pizza

      Think it is easy to eat a reluctant pizza? Jon Burgerman illustrates a fun book for kids called “How to eat Pizza.” It’s the story of a slice of pizza that does not want to be eaten. Well, it is not a piece of cake as you will see.

      Branded: How did Dr Pepper get its name?

        A pharmacist named Charles Alderton created Dr. Pepper in 1885. Alderton worked at a drugstore in Waco, Texas, owned by Wade Morrison. Legend has it that Morrison named it “Dr. Pepper” after the father of a young girl he was once in love with.

        Getting mushy: Choke-proof food for Japanese elderly

          Did you know that in Japan more people die from choking on food than from car accidents? Scientists are making choke proof food in Japan to help stop the epidemic.
          “Engay is Japanese for “swallowing”, something that can become increasingly difficult as people age: more Japanese now die each year from choking than in traffic accidents.”

          Star Wars: Porg-fect Easter eggs

            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.

            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.

                  Fully functional chocolate Rubik’s Cube that you eat

                    Bored of getting the usual chocolate Easter bunny? British puzzle-maker, Tony Fisher, has created a chocolate cube that will keep you busy for a while. If you give up solving the Rubik’s Cube you can eat it. Let’s see Tony solve this puzzle on a hot day in the middle of July.

                    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.”

                      Target release Unicorn Magic ice-cream

                        Let me the first to tell you that unicorns do not exist. Especially those with a rainbow mane. However, Unicorn Magic ice-cream does exist at Target stores. I am suspending my disbelief. I know it’s just ice cream but it has a unicorn on the package. It must be real. Right?

                        Pop goes the world: Kathy Kaye Popcorn Balls and Caramel Cobs are a hit

                          There is nothing like watching a baseball game with a popcorn ball in your hand. Kathy Kaye Foods makes popcorn balls just the way grandma used to make for her grandchildren. These amazing treats are made with love. They are introducing a new line of treats called Caramel Cobs. Kathy Kaye products can be enjoyed by everybody for every occasion. The make seasonal products, be sure to munch on Easter Caramel Cobs. I rather eat a soft caramel popcorn that melts in your mouth with delightful satisfaction than nibble on a chocolate bunny ear. Kids will love the Kathy Kaye Foods line of products, so will the kids at heart.

                          Famous Food Mascots: Pillsbury Doughboy

                            The Pillsbury Doughboy giggled into pop culture on March 18, 1965. Paul Frees (voiceover actor for Boris Badenov in “The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle”) was the first voice actor for the mascot.

                            Who invented peanut butter?

                              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?

                              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.

                                After heart attack Kevin Smith turns to Just Sides to lose 20 pounds

                                  Kevin Smith suffered a heart attack 13 days ago. His doctor told him he had to lose 50 pounds. He already lost 20 pounds by turning to @RayCronise and his program at http://justsides.com. One man’s loss is another man’s gain. Kevin Smith is praising the benefits of Ray Cronise’s Just Sides program.