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Lion-Meat Tacos Cause Uproar at Florida Restaurant

Wes Glinsmann — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:08:07 +0000

We’ve all had those late-night “run for the border” cravings for a taco. But would you still be hungry if your taco was made out of . . . lion?

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Ridiculously Demanding Craigslist Ad For Line Cook Goes Viral

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:40:14 +0000

Thanks to reality TV and America's desire to stuff their faces like these are the last days of the Roman Empire the job title of chef has grown in stature and prestige.

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New Study Reveals McDonald's Is Easily America's Most Popular Business

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:36:07 +0000

When it comes to eating at McDonald’s, Americans are lovin’ it.

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Exhausted 3-Year-Old Boy Fighting Sleep While He Eats May Be the Cutest Thing You See All Day

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 03 May 2013 03:04:53 +0000

You know how turkey makes you tired?

Well, apparently, chicken nuggets do the same to kids.

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DEC Warns Residents Of Possible Contact With Coyotes, Black Bears

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:57:13 +0000

As warmer spring weather begins to set in, the Department of Environmental Conservation is urging residents to be careful near coyotes and black bears.

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'The Rock' Eats a Small Grocery Store Every Day to Stay in Shape

Jeff Schiller — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:56:10 +0000

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is a mountain of a man. He's always been a big dude but it seems the last couple years he's bulked up. A lot of jokes have been thrown around questioning his methods, but there is no denying The Rock looks like he came straight off the pages of a comic book

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Give a 'Puc' About Your Liquor With These Stainless Steel Ice Cubes

Mike Adams — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:05:47 +0000

Liquor connoisseurs who prefer their cocktails on the rocks but have a seething distaste for the watered down repercussions of using ice cubes - meet your “pucking” salvation.

Designer Dave Laituri recently unleashed his latest invention called 'Pucs,' which are stainless steel ice

Insanely Dedicated Man Keeps Log of All 6,297 Chinese Restaurants He's Eaten At Since 1955

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:26:44 +0000

When it comes to keeping tabs of his Chinese food, David Chan is most definitely not lo mein-tenance.

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Cornell's Food and Brand Lab Director, Brian Wansink, To Speak At SUNY-IT Today

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:30:27 +0000

One of the foremost experts on eating and food research will be delivering the Psi Chi lecture at SUNY-IT this month.

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"Mindless Eating" Expert Brian Wansink To Speak At SUNY-IT Next Week

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:15:44 +0000

One of the foremost experts on eating and food research will be delivering the Psi Chi lecture at SUNY-IT this month.

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What Does The Phrase "Asian Fusion" Mean? Enjoy Asian Food and More at Culture Fest

Davey Jones — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:04:07 +0000

What is Asian Fusion? That was the question you may have asked, like I did. Today we finally have an answer.

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Find Out What 2,000 Calories Actually Looks Like

Emerald Catron — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:09:51 +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

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You Know What This Minor League Baseball Game Needs? Milkshakes Made With Beer

Joe Student — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:07:22 +0000

How does a minor league baseball team plan to get all the guys to the yard this summer? Milkshakes, made with beer. You said baseball? Don't be dumb.

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The 'Baco' Bacon Shell Taco Will Either Make Baseball More Enjoyable Or Kill You

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:09:00 +0000

The action on the field may not be the only heart-stopping thing fans of the West Michigan Whitecaps see this season.

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Delicious Things Columbia Students Could Make With Their Stolen Nutella

Emerald Catron — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:06:27 +0000

Apparently students at Columbia University are just like the rest of us, at least to the extent that they can't resist stealing massive quantities of Nutella whenever they get the chance.

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The World's Most Expensive Bacon Sandwich

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:09:25 +0000

If there is one thing the internet has taught us it's that people really love bacon. A coffee house in Cheltenham, England is betting that there are folks out there who love the cured meat so much that they would be willing to shell out 150 pounds ($237) for what they are calling the Bacon Bling sandwich.

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No More Romantic Fortunes in Your Fortune Cookie

Keeler in the Morning — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:22:38 +0000

Don't expect to get a romantic message this Valentine's Day when you open your Chinese fortune cookie. The nation's largest maker of fortune cookies has announced that they no longer will place 'romantic' messages in their fortune cookies because someone found the love predictions offensive

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11 Extreme Super Bowl Snacks

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:37:14 +0000

Only t-minus four days until the big game, so now is the perfect time to start thinking about the most important part of our Super Bowl party-- food. Nachos, sandwiches, pizza and anything greasy goes, as long as it's hardy and semi-manly. But how the heck are we supposed to choose with so many delicious options out there? Answer: go big.

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Price Chopper Raises Money, Food For Local Food Banks

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:15:11 +0000

Local food banks across six states are receiving food and money, thanks to Price Chopper's "Check Out Hunger" campaign.

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Plate of Pasta At New York Restaurant Costs $2,013

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:10:03 +0000

Pasta is typically one of the cheaper entrees at a restaurant. In fact you can often get an endless bowl of it for ten bucks at your local Olive Garden.

But a "plate" of pasta on the menu at Bice, an eatery in Midtown Manhattan, is anything but inexpensive. The dish, featuring homemade tagliolini pasta topped with two pounds of fresh lobster and black truffles, will run you the year-accurate sum of $2,013.

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