As far as controversy goes, one would have thought Pepsi's Suicidal Calorie ads would be hard to top, but a new campaign from Burger King is generating just as much buzz. On a new website, Whoppervirgins.com, Burger King is showing footage of Thai villagers and Transylvanian farmers taking their first bite ever of a hamburger. The film, which was made by Stacy Peralta, the director of acclaimed documentaries like Riding Giants, is being dubbed the world's "purest taste test." But so far, the campaign created by Crispin Porter + Bogusky has received negative backlash from bloggers and even the advertising media. "These people would probably prefer schools and hospitals to prefab burgers," said Adweek's Barbara Lippert. Brian Morrissey of AdFreak called it "embarrassing and emblematic of how ignorant Americans still seem to the rest of the world." To check out a trailer of the ad, read more
This delicious, effortless meal is made with a surprise ingredient: cornbread stuffing mix. Pounded slices of pork are coated with the crunchy, flavorful mix before being pan-fried in oil.
Sautéed kale and red cabbage is a colorful, healthy side. Balsamic vinegar adds a tangy punch to the wilted veggies.
A couple of weekends ago, I attended a deep-fry party at my favorite bar in San Francisco, 15 Romolo. The fiesta was celebrating the inauguration of their new deep fryer and everyone was asked to bring an ingredient to fry. There was a delicious assortment of crispy goodness including Snickers, game hens, cheesecake, bacon (my contribution!), arancini, and crab cakes.There was also a selection of more outlandish items like fried durian, oranges, squab, and mealworms. Typically used for fishing bait, mealworms are the larvae of a beetle. They are perfectly OK to consume, so being an adventurous eater, I popped a few in my mouth. They tasted earthy, with a chewy texture similar to calamari. If you had been attending the party, do you think you could have stomached them?
In last night's episode of The Hills, Whitney finds herself contemplating a new life and new job (and new boyfriend?) in New York, and Lauren says goodbye to her parents' Laguna Beach home. Meanwhile, Stephanie finds herself questioning her relationship with Cameron yet again. Were you around for all the tasty tidbits? Find out when you take our quiz!
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The presidential election may be decided, but you have another tough decision on your plate - voting for the winners of the Gap Casting Call! Nearly 900,000 cuties were submitted, and Gap painstakingly selected 20 finalists from the lot. Now they need your help to pick the 4 winners by voting on your favorite little guys and gals. Pick one little girl, one little boy, one baby girl and one baby boy - the lucky winners will star in Gap's winter marketing campaign.
Every year during the holiday season, I enjoy making a plethora of cookies, candies, and nibbles to share with my family, friends, and co-workers. With the recession, this holiday, more than ever, edible gifts are incredibly important: They are special and heartfelt, but don't break the bank. Instead of splurging on cashmere sweaters and silky tops, YumSugar and I are encouraging you to give your loved ones something decadent, delicious, and homemade. For the next 12 days we'll be highlighting our favorite recipes for edible gifts. From sweet treats to savory snacks, we've got the perfect recipe for you. To kick off the series, I made the popular Christmas classic, peppermint bark. For being such a crowd pleaser, this minty chocolate indulgence is fairly simple to make. No thermometers or fancy tools are required and within a couple of hours you'll be munching on a holiday favorite. To get the recipe, read more
But so far, the campaign created by Crispin Porter + Bogusky has received negative backlash from bloggers and even the advertising media. "These people would probably prefer schools and hospitals to prefab burgers," said Adweek's Barbara Lippert. Brian Morrissey of AdFreak called it "embarrassing and emblematic of how ignorant Americans still seem to the rest of the world." To check out a trailer of the ad, read more
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