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Bird-Flavored Ice Cream Is the Most Disgusting Thing You're Dying to Try

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:34:59 +0000

Oh, Japan, you never disappoint. The country that brought us this has now decided to offer bird-flavored ice cream, finally filling a terrible void and putting the “robin” in ‘Baskin-Robbins.’ A Japanese eatery called Torimi Cafe recently offered bird-flavored concoctions at the Small Bird Expo in Osaka (something tells us Torimi doesn’t understand exactly what [...]

Is There a Hidden Image in the New Wendy's Logo? Wendy's New Logo Spells Mom

Eric Meier — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:32:50 +0000

Is there a subliminal message hidden in the new logo for the fast food chain Wendy’s? Perhaps. Many people have seen the word ‘mom’ in Wendy’s collar. Hidden messages in brand logos is nothing new. Have you ever seen the hidden arrow in the Fed Ex Logo? Or do you know that Amazon.com delivers everything [...]

Daily Delilah-Recipe For Potato And Bacon Chowder

Trudy — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:39:55 +0000

Bacon lovers, our Nite Lite hostess Delilah has a recipe for potato and bacon chowder that is so good, she promises it’ll blow your socks off. These are the ingredients you’ll need for potato and bacon chowder: 5 pieces of crispy bacon, crumbled (reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat) 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons bacon fat [...]

Oscar Mayer Introduces Bacon Filled Hot Dogs

Mark Richards — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:22:01 +0000

Let's see, what can we add to a product filled with mechanically separated turkey, chicken, beef and pork pieces? How about bacon! Oscar Mayer has introduced five new hot dogs, one of which has bacon cooked right into it. The package does say no artificial colors, fillers, or by-products, but does disclose that additional smoke flavor has been added. Yummy!

McDonald's Is Dropping Angus Burgers From Its Menu As Beef Prices Reach An All-Time High

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:32:05 +0000
Fast food giant McDonald’s is trimming the beef, in a big way. The Angus burgers is being eliminated, at least temporarily. The premium burgers have been offered by McDonald’s for the past four years. Company officials say that historically high beef prices are behind the menu move. This week United States Department of Agriculture beef [...]

How To Make The Perfect Burger and Steak for Memorial Day Weekend [VIDEOS]

Mark Richards — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:59:12 +0000

Hard to believe that Memorial Day is right around the corner. Many Americans will be firing up the grill over the holiday weekend. Chicken, steaks, burgers and dogs galore will be served. If you've looking for some assistance on how to make the perfect burger or steak, we've grabbed some tips that can help you become a master of the grill. Try one of them out this weekend.

Charlotte Area McDonalds Offering 40 Chicken McNuggets and Gallon of Sweet Tea Special

Eric Meier — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:59:50 +0000
I hope this isn’t a meal for one. The McDonald’s restaurants in the Charlotte, North Carolina area ran this special: 40 Chicken McNuggets and a gallon of sweet tea. Doing the caloric math on the McDonald’s website: 40 McNuggets = 1900 calories 120 Grams of Fat (180% daily value) 3600 milligrams of sodium (150% daily [...]

Twinkies Will Be Back In Stores This July

Trudy — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:15:36 +0000
Is your secret stash of Twinkies running low? They’ll be back on store shelves this July. Back in November, all 36 of the Hostess Brands Inc. plants shut down. Now, six months later, the new company Hostess Brands, LLC, is bringing back all your favorite classic Hostess snacks. Executive vice president of Hostess Brands, LLC, [...]

Baker Sends Resignation Letter On A Cake

Mark Richards — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:08:59 +0000

This has to be the most delicious resignation letter you've ever seen. Baker Chris Holmes decided to changed career paths. He went from being a Border Agency official to baking cakes. And when it came time to leave his job, while promoting his new business, he decided to turn in his resignation letter, on a cake. Check out what his brother in law posted on Twitter.

Ten Bad Foods That Are Actually Good For You

Mark Richards — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:20:35 +0000

You may have heard me spouting off about how I'm going to the Powerhouse Gym along with eating better in an attempt to loose some weight this year. I've received plenty of advice from friends and family including suggestions on what foods I should avoid. When someone told be no more pasta, I said, "What???" According to Food Network Kitchens, here are ten foods that some say are bad for you, yet may actually be good.

F.X. Matt's Looks To Win a Medal at 'Bottoms Up' Coming Soon To The NYS Fairgrounds

Mark Richards — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:11:36 +0000
It’s ‘Bottoms Up’ coming soon to the New York State Fairgrounds. F.X. Matt Brewing Company is teaming up with one of the state’s largest breweries to offer one home beer hobbyist the opportunity of a lifetime. Do you think you’ve got the beer recipe that should be brewed right here in Utica? If you’re an [...]

Uses for Spicy Hot Tomato Oil

Eric Meier — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:00:46 +0000
A product I’d never seen before on a recent shopping trip caught my eye and I decided to see what I could do with Spicy Hot Tomato Oil. The sauce is made by Pastabilities, the Italian restaurant at Armory Square in Syracuse. The first thing I tried was as a sauce on penne which was [...]

How to Make Utica Greens [VIDEO]

Eric Meier — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 01:23:32 +0000
Upstate New York natives know what we mean when we say ‘Utica Greens.’ The sauteed escarole with pork, garlic, peppers and cheese. Ever wonder how it’s made? We found a great video that takes you step by step through the process. Once you’ve got the basics down, then you can start getting creative with your [...]

Hungry For Change May Inspire You Into Eating Better [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:02:06 +0000

You may have heard my testimonial ads on Lite 98.7 regarding my work-outs at the Powerhouse Gym. I have been going there and I do see a slight increase in muscle mass and I have dropped a few pounds. But it's not enough. I MUST change the way I eat. I'm hungry for change. Are you?

Who's Lovin' This? McDonald's Now Hiring Cashiers With a College Degree

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:20:14 +0000
You probably don’t need more proof that the job market is competitive, but we’ve got some, anyway. A McDonald’s in Winchedon, Massachusetts recently posted an ad for a cashier position online. No supersize deal, right? Well, it is when you consider the listing states applicants must have two years’ experience, as well as a bachelor’s [...]

Today Is National Peanut Butter And Jelly Day

Trudy — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:04:57 +0000
Stuck for what to have for lunch today? Revisit your childhood and munch on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Will that be with the crusts intact or cut off? Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a staple for American kids, which probably explains why we have a day honoring this iconic sandwich. By the [...]

Find Out What 2,000 Calories Actually Looks Like

Emerald Catron — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:31:51 +0000
Here’s a helpful video, if you were wondering how many carrots you could eat without going over 2,000 calories. If that sounds like something you definitely do not need to know, 2,000 calories is also quantified in Big Macs, pizza, Chipotle burritos and delicious, delicious avocados. Because you probably couldn’t eat 60 carrots if you [...]

How Long Can Foods Stay Fresh In The Freezer?

Trudy — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:15:11 +0000
Over the weekend, I decided to clean out my freezer. Wow, did I find some stuff that looked like it had been there for quite a while. How do you know how long you can safely keep something in the freezer before it’s time to toss it? This guideline of how long frozen foods will [...]

For a Limited Time Burger King Will Offer A Turkey Burger

Mark Richards — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:11:57 +0000

Let me start out by saying that this is an item that should be a permanent part of their menu. If McDonald's or Wendy's adds a turkey burger to their permanent menu, I anticipate it to be a tremendous success. For now, Burger King is the first to offer the new sandwich as part of its limited-time offers for Spring. It's appears most fast food joints are making an effort to cater to health-conscious diners.

Water Kicks Soda to the Curb to Become the Most Popular Drink in America

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:09:38 +0000
If you’re in the water business, it’s time to break out the champagne and celebrate. Water is once again the most popular drink in America, taking the fizz out of soda’s two-plus decade run on top. Americans drink an average of 58 gallons of water per year, compared to 44 gallons of soda. That’s a [...]