…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Recently, the fast-food chain restaurant Burger King has decided to undergo a restaurant makeover with a new store design called “20/20″. This high priced renovation project was first unveiled at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport location on October 7th, 2009. CEO John Chidsey had this to say about the recent changes; “As we continue to […]
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October 08, 2009
As a self-proclaimed foodie, I’m excited to announce today is National Fluffernutter Day! Health nuts take heed: this fun-to-say day celebrates the unlikely fusion of the marshmallow brand Fluff with peanut butter (brand of choice), typically served on white bread. According to Wikipedia, “Fluffernutter” is a registered trademark of Durkee-Mower Inc., the maker of “Marshmallow […]
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August 06, 2009
As consumers are looking for more natural solutions to implement within their lives and specifically within their healthcare choices, probiotics are emerging as a hot new trend. Probiotics (translated as “for life”) refers to the “good” bacteria that are included in dietary supplements or food products. This “good” bacteria found in our adult bodies has […]
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July 07, 2009
Thought Subway’s new “Fauxbesity” lingo sounded strange? Check out another coined word that is gracing the pages of our magazine advertisements. In response to looming economic concerns, Kraft has teamed up with other snack food vendors to put the hungry tummy at ease. These powerhouse snack sellers have created a line of combination snacks in […]
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June 30, 2009
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Even dictionary.com is becoming outdated. With our new fast paced, technologically inclined society, it seems like we don’t even have time to blink before it’s time to update again. In order to “keep up with the times” many companies are introducing their own novelities. For fear of sounding cliche, some companies have opted to […]
Continue ReadingFruit Naturals … duh
June 18, 2009
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. And now, all the way from Del Monte Foods, a type of fruit that “likes to take it all off..,” ready-to-enjoy, and available in seven tempting varieties, introducing … FRUIT NATURALS! (crickets.) Unfortunately for Del Monte, the excitement surrounding their new Fruit Naturals Brand has been squelched by the redundancy that begs consumers to […]
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June 12, 2009
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Flipping through the pages of Martha Stewart’s Living, a print advertisement caught my eye. Endangered Species. What comes to mind? Forest Frogs, Western Gray Whales, Grevy’s Zebras, Tazmanian Devils, and Purple Marsh Crabs. But this creative little title has proven me wrong … a chocolate brand. I don’t know about you, but I generally […]
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February 09, 2009
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. It seems like every time I turn on the news lately there is someone telling me to stop eating something or to return my favorite toy. Yep, you guessed it. I’m talking about recalls, and the ones that tend to cause the most uproar seem to deal with food and drug products. This is […]
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January 22, 2009
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. It’s that delicious time of year, when you can sample some of Charlotte’s best restaurants without spending all your Christmas cash. For one, scrumptious week you can indulge with a 3-course, prix fixe dinner menu for only $30 per person (not including tax and gratuity). Check here for a list of participating restaurants. Reservations, […]
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January 16, 2009
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. I am going to go head and admit to the world that I eat fast food on a regular basis. My meals quite frequently consist of the following keywords: Double cheese, Nuggets, Soft taco, Crispy Chicken, and 6 inch turkey on wheat (when I’m feeling conservative). I’ve brought a salad to work for lunch. […]
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