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Yummy Links: From Chinese Noodles to the Pork Party
- Chinese noodles are a simple and delicious meal.— Cooking With Amy
- Costco is now accepting food stamps at two New York City locations. — Serious Eats
- A new movie, Fresh, puts the food industry into perspective. — Epicurious
- Should teens be taught more about alcohol?
Disney Backs Down On Ratatouille Themed Wine
Ratatouille, one of the summer's most entertaining movies (I checked with BuzzSugar), has been so successful in the theaters that Disney jumped at the chance to sell foodie related products. Among them, a California brand of Ratatouille wine with Remy, the cute little rat, on the label. However Disney's plans to introduce the wine at Costco have run into so many road blocks, that they have
Even Better Than The "Real Thing"
Holy Cannoli Batman! Get us to Costco stat!
Just in time for Cinco De Mayo, cases of authentic Mexican Coca Cola have been spotted at Costco.
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Crab Cakes Are an All-American, Unexpected Appetizer
Since your guests are anticipating an array of grilled and classic appetizers that scream Fourth of July, this weekend, why not do something different? Surprise them with a platter of mini crab cakes! They're a luxurious appetizer and all-American favorite.
Come Party With Me: High School Graduation — Dessert
Nothing says high school graduation like a classic sheet cake with "Congratulations Class of 2009" scrolled across the top in loopy, frosted letters. While you could order an insanely sugary cake with too-sweet frosting from Costco or Safeway, why not take the time to make your grad a homemade confection? This recipe for a rich, dense chocolate cake is simple, straightforward, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Starbucks' Holiday Strategy: Deep Discounts, Loyalty Programs
Amid slipping sales, Starbucks Coffee has unveiled several plans to boost holiday consumer spending.
This year, the coffee titan will sell five $20 gift cards for the discounted price of $80 — the first time ever that Starbucks has offered a gift card for less than face value. These gift cards, available only at discount retailer Costco, have been flying off shelves.
McCain Shows Rachael Ray His Ribs
On Monday, John McCain took a detour from the typical campaign trail to make his special baby back ribs recipe on Rachael Ray's daytime show. Here are some interesting things I learned from watching him demonstrate his signature dish on TV:
- Apparently, the potential president gets his ribs from Costco. Rachael Ray seemed surprised: "I've been to Costco, [but] I just didn't picture you two with a cart!"
- To my surprise, McCain seemed very confident in his cooking skills.
Homemade Smoothies Are Healthy, Easy, and Delicious
Since my brother moved to Los Angeles four years ago, he's picked up many stereotypical LA attributes. He thinks driving below 80 MPH is slow, is permanently tan, and starts every morning with a smoothie.
He used to frequent Jamba Juice, but realized a homemade variation was more healthy and cost effective.
Do You Shop at Whole Foods?
Earlier this week the New York Times reported that Whole Foods is in the midst of a store makeover. With the economic crisis and the increasing price of food, the expensive grocer is attempting to rebrand itself as a value store along the lines of Costco and Trader Joe's.
I've always found the prices at Whole Foods to be high and stopped shopping there months ago.
Yummy Links: From Chocolate Keyboards to Espresso
- Nom nom nom, I hope somebody takes this chocolate keyboard out of concept and into reality. — Serious Eats
- Hamburgers and peanut butter? Would you eat any of these weird food combinations?
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