Wednesday, January 30, 2008

deep-fried breadstick 像雙胞胎的肯德基安心油條

KFC China's new Product ~ deep-fried bread stick(you tiao). CNY$3 for one. But it's to soft. Taiwanese deep-fried bread stick is better.

Starbucks to Close Stores and End Sandwich Sales

At the very least, Starbucks will smell like coffee again. As part of a turnaround plan, the beleaguered coffee giant said Wednesday that it would discontinue warm breakfast sandwiches at its stores and focus instead on healthy breakfast options and high-quality baked goods.

Ice Fishing

Imagine this. You bundle up and walk out onto a frozen lake on a clear and crisp winter day with your sled full of fishing gear and the fishing license in your pocket. Once you find the perfect fishing spot, you drill a large hole completely through the ice until you can see open water. Then, you get out the ice chisel to widen your hole.

Le Cellier Restaurant Gastric Bypass Restaurant Review EPCOT

This is going to be kind of a mixed up review. I want to comment on the fact that we are here as a result of the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package, and how that may effect our meal at this restaurant, and I want to give fair commentary on what it's like to eat here [...]

Liberty Tree Tavern - Gastric Bypass Restaurant Review

One of our favorite Walt Disney World restaurants has always been the Liberty Tree Tavern. LTT is an all you can eat, family style dinner that features several of the popular Disney characters dressed in colonial garb. The meal here is all traditional American fare, hearty and homestyle. This does not necessarily bode well for those [...]

Godiva Debuts 'Chocolate Room'

A chocolate lover's paradise.. one lucky winner could spend a weekend there with his/her sweetie.. no pun intended.

Kansas City Italian Meatballs

My friend in the Kansas City Mafia has invited me to Thanksgiving Dinner. They are having an 'Italian Thanksgiving.' All of the food will be traditional Italian - she won't give away the family secrets, but she did talk some about their food.

Better Propaganda 4th Anniversary Party

Better Propaganda is throwing a free 4th Anniversary party with Lemonade, Ghosts on Tape and Official Tourist while the Jameson reps go around pouring free shots and giving you coasters and bottle openers galore. Gets our 5-martini stamp of approval. $7 at the door or FREE if you RSVP here:

Bossa Bistro & Lounge

A review from DC City Blog on Bossa Bistro & Lounge, located in Adams Morgan.

Meat Company Fires 2 Over Cruelty to Livestock

A California slaughterhouse yesterday fired two employees, and the Agriculture Department opened a formal investigation following revelations that the plant used inhumane and what appear to be illegal methods to get sick and hobbled cows past federal inspectors. The abuse, shown in videotapes shot with a concealed camera....

Still Drinking Fanta? Watch This!

Drinking too much Fanta cause you teeth cavities. Watch this experiment on egg.

Dixie Diners Club article from the Houston Chronicle

Dixie Diners Club develops, produces, and markets "health food that tastes like junk food®."

Free Chocolate Turtle Chex Mix,Wall Map,Shrimp Recipe Book

World Heritage Wall Map Become a member of the World Heritage website (membership is free) and get a free 2007-2008 World Heritage Wall Map (US residents only)

Shakeup at senior centers draws fire

The city's planned wholesale restructuring of its 325 senior centers is causing ripples of frustration among activists and service providers.

Just say No to Girl Scout Cookies

Trans fats, are still lurking in Girl Scout cookies!

The Cicerone Project

Ray Daniels, a beer guru, has created a beer server certification program. Read about its establishment and benefits.

Boozey cocktail with frostbite - The Hemmingway

A Sydney bar has paid tribute to the legendary American novelist and boozer Ernest Hemingway, by creating a smoking potent cocktail with liquid nitrogen.

101 Free Cajun Recipes

Featuring 101 free Cajun recipes including gumbo, etouffee, jambalaya, seafood, shrimp, crawfish, smoked meats, briskets, appetizers and dips and many others.

Now I understand!!

One blogger's realization that maybe all vegetarians aren't crazy tree hugging hippies as well as a reaction to Fast Food Nation (the book)

Importance of having Breakfast

Breakfast can help prevent strokes, heart attack and sudden death. Advice on not to skip breakfast!

BEER! Schell's Bock is coming!

in March. I can't wait. 6 packs of 22oz bottles.

Beef O’Brady’s - A Gastric Bypass Restaurant Rev

Beef O'Brady's bills itself as a "family sports pub". I know this is going to be a little off topic for those of you who are only interested in the gastric bypass friendliness of this restaurant, but I want to go a little into the restaurant itself. First of all, "family" and "sports pub" are [...]

TV Cocina

Ning article about Tvcocina. Recipes from Spain. Recetas, Red Social Gastronómica de Habla Hispana.

9 of the World's Nastiest Foods [w/PICS]

I'm sure people from Vietnam think American bologna is awful but I am going to have to say that even a few beers couldn't make these things taste good.

Some poor sucker reviews Cheeseburger-In-A-Can (+PICS)

"As I am in Germany I just checked if there is a store carrying these products, and there really is a store just 5 minutes away. So, in my lunchbreak I'll check if they have the canned cheesburger, buy it and open it (and if they don't have them then I will order one). Then I alone will know the secrets what really is in there"

Making and Eating Cheesecakes

A fun squidoo lens about the cheesecake obsession that you already know you have. Right now it covers strawberry and lemon cheesecake recipes, with more to come.

How to Become a Bartender

This story gives me hope that I won't always be so much in debt. I'm taking action, I hope you do too.

BBQ meets Blues in Kansas City

Great BBQ, crowd and music really made B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ restaurant an enjoyable, yet unique atmosphere. I was skeptical at first given the area we were driving through. Once you get there, you find a down to earth family owned place...

Super Bowl Recipes With A Kick!

Chicken Tamale Pie Saute onion and green pepper in butter or margarine. Stir in chicken, olives, tomatoes, chile powder and salt. Cook 10 minutes. Pour into 2 qt. casserole. Top with corn chips dot with butter or margarine. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 6.

Swensen's "Prosperity Catch" meals celebrate CNY

Swensen's is launching its latest promotional menu to coincide with the Lunar New Year month of February 2008, with a contemporary rendition of fish meals, which is supposed to bring luck and prosperity to diners. The "Prosperity Catch" promotion will run for the month of February 2008, at all 22 Swensen's restaurants in Singapore.

Swensen's revamped Weekend Breakfast meals in Singapore

American restaurant chain, Swensen's is serving up its revamped Weekend Breakfast meals, 8 AM to 11 AM, including public holidays in 20 out of its 22 restaurants*. Families can now enjoy their weekend mornings at Swensen's for that all delightful breakfast menu offering great value and a wide selection.

Diet for Geeks - The Hot Air Method

There are no secrets. I've lost 40 pounds in the last three months. It's practical.

A great grocery list for your training and improved diet.

This grocery list tells you what healthy alternatives to look for if you want a lot of carbs (fibrous or comples), if you're looking for food that contains a lot of proteins, dairy and eggs, condiments and spices or healthy fats.

Faking Fabulous Chocolate Mousse

An easy recipe for chocolate mousse.

a hapa like no other

Vancouver and sushi go together like a bbq goes with summer. Throw in style and a unique Japanese kick to it and you've got Hapa Izakaya. Irashaii!

Diet for Geeks - The Hot Air Method

There are no secrets. I've lost 40 pounds in the last three months. It's practical.

how to make Chili Malted Chocolate Milk

Not only these ass wipes has a peculiar believe system but they have some odd taste too. It is said that the Aztec have their chocolate with chili. It may sound so wrong, but once you taste it, you might like it or you might even go like "hey, these primitive fuck heads got taste!"

THE ultimate Valentine's gifts

Chocolate, diamonds and flowers have got to be THE ultimate Valentine's gifts. And that is no wonder. With any of these three gifts your Valentine is sure to fall in love with you all over again. What's even better is when any of these gifts is in a beautiful presentation.

Carl's Jr. Loopholes

Cashier loopholes you probably did not know about!

Where's your Domino's pizza? Track it online!

After ordering pizza for the gang on Super Bowl Sunday, many folks will be able to go online and track the progress of their pies.

Where's your Domino's pizza? Track it online!

After ordering pizza for the gang on Super Bowl Sunday, many folks will be able to go online and track the progress of their pies.