Activist mom and extreme health nut MeMe Roth has caused quite an uproar at her children's school. Roth wants to ban all treats from schools. She wants to require permission slips before children are given any form of candy. Roth's children have a plastic container in which they are to deposit all "junk" food given … Continue reading Cupcake Police
America’s Best Barbecue(?)
This past Sunday Good Morning America unveiled the winner of its search for America's best BBQ. The results were actually interesting. It all started in April with a call for viewers to submit nominations. From there the final 4 were selected. So, the entire process was obviously less than scientific. All four were judged on … Continue reading America’s Best Barbecue(?)
Top 10: Pizzas
The lastest craze on Facebook is something called pick 5. Well, I have decided to use some of my lists as ideas for Top 10. #10: Macaroni and Cheese Pizza from CiCi's. I'm not really a Cici's fan but they do make two pies I like. I know it sounds strange but it is actually … Continue reading Top 10: Pizzas
Coffee Wars
Well the coffee wars have officially begun. First Starbucks took over the world of trendy coffees. Starbucks got us hooked on ventia mocha lattes and the like. No longer would a $1 cup of black coffee do. All the cool people had to drink lattes and cappuccinos at $4 a pop. Last year Dunkin Donuts' … Continue reading Coffee Wars
Allergies Aren’t Funny
Last night one of the story lines on 30 Rock revolved around allergies. ***Spoiler Alert*** A couple of the characters suffered from food allergies. The reactions of the other cast members exhibited extreme insensitive and ignorance about the seriousness of food allergies. First there was Liz Lemon's (Tina Fey) declaring that allergies were not real … Continue reading Allergies Aren’t Funny
Monday Morning Randomness
Well, it is a Monday morning and the Big Guy as the day off due to the MLK holiday. I am still contemplating the best way to clean of the remains the exploding fire extinguisher. We have had a reoccurring problem with the fire extinguisher in our laundry room that likes to fall off without … Continue reading Monday Morning Randomness
Taco Wars
In Los Angeles the battle is brewing between taco trucks and traditional restaurants. The city of Los Angeles has passed a new law that will fine for parking a truck for longer than an hour to $1000 or 6 months in jail. Currently the fine is $60 for staying parked for more than 30 minutes. … Continue reading Taco Wars