An advertising relic that signaled a change that would be felt forever: the birth of sugar coated cereal. Find it HERE at The World’s Best Ever.
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Spaghetti belts, purses made of broccoli, cheese and blackberries, eggplant slippers… All must-see photos featured on Hong Kong Fashion Geek from the book, Matter of Taste by Fulvio Bonavia.
… Read More ...New Chiquita Banana Stickers
Check out the 18 winners of the Chiquita Banana contest to let consumers design their new stickers. So long icon. See the winners HERE at Slashfood and vote for your favorite.
… Read More ...Google’s Birthday
Notice this Thiebaud-inspired cake painting when searching on google today? It’s to celebrate google’s 12th birthday. And apparently, it’s not Thiebaud-inspired, but Thiebaud. What a lovely thing. And somewhat strange to google google to learn about the google cake.
… Read More ...New IKEA Cookbook…in Sweden
I have not stopped thinking about this new cookbook, “Homemade is Best,” released in Sweden from IKEA featured on Craftzine.com. I am in love with the brilliance of the ingredients photography. The cookbook feature was sent to Craftzine from emmas designblogg. I only hope it makes its way here from Sweden.
… Read More ...Fascinating and Ridiculous Food Lessons
Find a slideshow of fascinating food news, complete with health lessons, HERE at grist, like this half and half apple (one in a million). There is also snake-in-the-bottle liquor, a guy who eats cement and a chewed bubble gum buffalo, but those grossed me out. I stuck with the apple.
[tags]apples, food facts[/tags]
… Read More ...Beer Push Pops
Remember these? Well, some has taken it even further: beer push pops. A can of frozen beer (inserted with a syrup), on a stick, sliced in half. A push pop. It’s called the Hopsicle Experience. Learn more about it HERE, created by Diablo Royale Este in NYC. Spotted on Tasteologie.
[tags]beer, push pops, frozen, popsicle[/tags]
… Read More ...Cupcake Skewer Contest
Remember when I posted on these adorable cupcake skewers by the cupcake skewer and party tip experts at Pizzazzerie? Well, see the how-tos HERE, create your own, and enter the cupcake skewer contest (with lots of great prizes). Find more details HERE.
[tags]cupcake skewers, contest[/tags]
… Read More ...The Launch of Tastologie! A New Foodie Photo Site
I get pretty darn excited about such things as the launch of a new food photography site. Check out Tasteologie, part of the Notcot Empire. Think foodgawker, tastespotting, photograzing… OK, I guess there are plenty of such sites out there. But I’m still pretty darn excited. I think Notcot will do a pretty darn good … Read More ...
Apple Guide
‘Tis the season (Fall, that is, at least for those of us in parts of the US.) Find an apple guide that includes a brief history, photos, and links to recipes HERE at epicurious. How have I never heard of a Jonagold apple?
[tags]Fall, apples[/tags]
… Read More ...Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress: For Real?
Eew. Eew. Eew. But that’s just my opinion upon learning that the meat dress Lady Gaga wore to the MTV video music awards was real. What’s yours? See more at the blog of the designer, Franc Fernandez. (Note I was so eew eew eew about the dress, I opted to post the picture with the least amount of … Read More ...
Popsicle. Daniel Craig Popsicle.
It’s Daniel Craig as a popsicle. Specifically, it’s James Bond emerging from the sea in Casino Royale as a popsicle. The pop was created by Del Monte Superfruit Smoothies after surveying women to see what they wanted at the end of their pops. Find details HERE on the Telegraph.co.uk.
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Cake Art Show Tonight!
In San Francisco? Then I’m jealous because you can go to Jordan Ferney‘s cake art show and reception. Find details HERE.
[tags]Jordan Ferney, cake, art[/tags]
… Read More ...Bacon Day
Apparently, tomorrow is International Bacon Day. Who knew? Well, My Last Bite did. Check out this roundup of bacon ideas, including bacon ice cream and bacon wrapped breadsticks. And if you need more bacon inspiration, don’t forget prior posts on candied bacon, bacon vodka, and bacon cups.
[tags]bacon day, ice cream, breadsticks, vodka, candy[/tags]
… Read More ...Deep Fried Beer
I feel like this just can’t be good for you. Yet on some very basic level, I’m fascinated by deep frying things, especially intangibles as liquid. These ravioli-esque squares filled with beer were invented by Mark Zable in Texas. Find more details HERE at Telegraph.co.UK. Via My Food Looks Funny.
[tags]deep frying, beer[/tags]
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