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World's Largest Burger Among New Record-Setting Foods
It's a tale that'll go down in burger history. At an event this week in London, Guinness World Records revealed a host of new record breakers, among them a 185-pound, $499 whopper of a hamburger, which is officially the world's largest. The record belongs to Mallie's Sports Grill and Bar in Southgate, MI.
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Noteworthy Nibbles — Aug. 25-Sept. 1, 2009
Hoping to squeeze in a few more food festivals while Summer's still going strong? This week's the opportune time, whether you want to learn how to make your own pit barbecue and ice cream — or simply want to enjoy an assortment of top microbrews. I think this weekend's Epicurean Classic would be a fitting way to enjoy Michigan's gorgeous weather — and I'm pretty stoked by the prospect of attending Oakland's first-ever Eat Real Festival.
Would You Eat This Mac Snack Wrap?
Try saying this really fast three times: McDonald's is back with the Mac Snack Wrap. What's that, you ask? Simply put, it's the fast food chain's Big Mac wrapped in a soft flour tortilla in place of a hamburger bun.
What's Cooking at Slashfood
We love Slashfood so much that every Thursday we round up their most delicious stories. Here are this week's finds:
- In the wake of the recession, family-owned pizza parlors may be among the last bastion of thriving businesses.
- Cheez-It introduces the new Scrabble Junior Cracker.
- The USDA hires sustainable agriculture expert Kathleen Merrigan to take the post of deputy secretary.
- Get to know sciacchetrà, Cinque Terre's most notable dessert wine.
- Michigan is providing a tax credit to help a local brewery with production of a proposed Kid Rock-branded beer.
- What parameters exist for food that's labeled "all natural"?
Noteworthy Nibbles — Feb. 10-16, 2009
With romance in the air, why not spend time with your first two loves in life, food, and wine? Thankfully, there's no shortage of celebration for that this week, with numerous wine and food festivities around the country. Right now, I'm pondering a date-night cooking class — a fun date and an ideal way to get him cooking.
Is Your Local Starbucks Closing?
By now you must have heard that Starbucks is closing 600 of its stateside coffee shops. Last week Starbucks released the official list of the closing stores with a grand total of 616 closures. The closing stores are company-operated stand alone locations; no bookstore, super market, or airport Starbucks will be shuttered.
Pizzeria Offers Free Slices For McCain Signs
A Warren, MI, pizzeria is exchanging free pizza in return for McCain campaign signs.
"Turn in your sign, get some free food," offers Diana Franzoni, owner of Salvatore's Pizzeria, the restaurant giving away the pizza. Still seething over the fact that McCain pulled out of the battleground state, she contends: "McCain gave up on Michigan, so you should give up on him."
Mother's Cookies Has Crumbled
After 94 years, cookie company Mother's Cookies has closed its doors.
The Michigan-based company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, told its workers last Friday that cookies would no longer be made as of Monday.
The reason cited was the economic climate.
All the News That's Fit to Eat — May 14, 2008
- As food prices steadily increase, it's important to know how to save at the supermarket. — Chicago Tribune
- Old-fashioned cheesecake is delicious and comforting. — Los Angeles Times
- Is the Slow Food movement elitist?
Noteworthy Nibbles — April 10-16, 2008
Looking for something tasty to do this weekend? Here are some noteworthy events you might want to check out. There's a lot going on this weekend, and from strawberry fairs to chocolate salons — I'll be at this event!
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