Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts

Monday, August 4, 2014

Popcorn!


No film can be properly enjoyed in the theater without a nice, cold Coke and a large bucket tub of butter-drenched, artery-clogging popcorn.  Indeed, if you are like me you cannot imagine going to the movies without having popcorn to munch on.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

The Sordid History of the Wonder Ball


The Nestle Wonder Ball was the closest thing to Kinder Surprise the USA ever had.  First released in the late 90s, the chocolate, hallow balls each contained a small toy.  due to multiple complaints, and flat-out smear campaigns spear-head by competitors Nestle was forced to discontinue the product.  By 2001 however, the wondrous confections reappeared on store shelves, now filled with small candies.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese



Whether you eat it plain, with character pasta or with some sweet, juicy bits of hot dog, I'm willing to bet that if you are reading this post you have eaten a fair bit of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese.   This cheap meal has fed millions of economically conscientious (read poor) college students.  I have eaten more than my fair share of the neon orange pasta dish in my lifetime.  Truly we owe a debt that cannot be repaid to the man who brought this dish over to America.  Turns out every Louisianan has this man to thank for their being citizens of the United States as well.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

What do the Grinch and Tony the Tiger Have in Common?


Tony the Tiger is one of cereal's most recognizable mascots.  With an instantly memorable catch-phrase and an awesome personality, who wouldn't fall in love with the feline advocate of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes?