Slashfoodhttp://www.slashfood.comSlashfoodhttp://www.slashfood.com/media/feedlogo.gifSlashfoodhttp://www.slashfood.comen-usCopyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/New Shakes, Slurpees, and Frappes Take a Walk on the Weird Sidehttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/new-shakes-slurpees-and-frappes-take-a-walk-on-the-weird-side/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/new-shakes-slurpees-and-frappes-take-a-walk-on-the-weird-side/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/new-shakes-slurpees-and-frappes-take-a-walk-on-the-weird-side/#commentsFiled under: ,

new summer slushies and shakesPhotos: 7-Eleven; Arby's; Dunkin Donuts


Love the jolt of a good old Mountain Dew? Then you're going to flip for the new very yellow, very slushy Dunkin' Donuts' Mountain Dew Coolatta, coming in May.

But before you plan a summer-long date with a poolside Dew-latta, you might want to check out USA Today's round-up of the other new (and slightly weird) spring and summer frozen drinks, from fruity Slushees to lemonade chillers.

Oreo cookie fans, heads up: The Sonic Double Stuf Oreo Blast (also being introduced in May) is made with ice cream that's made with the cookie's cream filling. No twisting apart your chocolatey outsides anymore to get to the middle. We're in.

Get all the details at USA Today.

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]]>dunkin donutsfrozen drinksmilkshakesSonicSlashfood EditorTue, 19 Apr 2011 17:00:00 ESTNew App Counts Calories with iPhone Camerahttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/18/new-app-counts-calories-with-iphone-camera/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/18/new-app-counts-calories-with-iphone-camera/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/18/new-app-counts-calories-with-iphone-camera/#commentsFiled under: ,

MealSnap iphone appPhoto: iTunes


Calorie counts can now be made with a flick of your iPhone. Meal Snap, by health and fitness brand DailyBurn ($2.99 on iTunes), allows users to calculate calories for any food item in the app's 500,000-item database, from an apple to a bag of chips, simply by snapping its picture. Users can then choose to log it into a food diary, to keep track of daily intake, or share findings on Twitter, if you're a lifestyle pusher.

But the counting isn't exact. A few minutes after snapping, a reading reveals a range of possible calories -- an apple could be anywhere between 64 and 96, while a container of yogurt registered between 135 and 204, notes the Daily Mail, who ran a test of their own. So nutrition sticklers, beware, these are mere estimates. The app will also estimate fat content, vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins and other breakdowns, notes chief executive at DailyBurn, Andy Smith, according to Daily Mail.

And it may do wonders for our appetite, says Smith. "The pure act of tracking something can cause a psychological change that can help people on their health and fitness journey," he tells the Mail. "Just the simple fact of logging it makes me more aware of what I'm eating." No lie. Weight Watchers members have been doing just that for decades -- without a camera.

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]]>counting caloriesiphone appMeal SnapJessie CacciolaMon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 ESTFood Network Launches a Wine Labelhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/13/food-network-launches-a-wine-label/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/13/food-network-launches-a-wine-label/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/13/food-network-launches-a-wine-label/#commentsFiled under: ,

First it was ballpark fare, now wine. The Food Network isn't satisfied with simply being the television home of an increasingly loud stable of hosts. The cable network, which already does brisk business with cookware lines and cookbooks, is launching a new wine label: Entwine.

The venture is a partnership with California's Wente Vineyards, and features four varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Pinot Grigio (all 2009 vintage). The potential wine-drinking pool is deep -- the network claims it reaches 100 million households.

The wines, priced at $12.99, officially launch this summer, but the network hosted a tasting party earlier this week. We're not sure that the Pinot Grigio was exactly like "a green apple drizzled with lime juice and honey," or that the Chardonnay was "reminiscent of a slice of toast spread with homemade apple butter," but we'll give their PR people points for trying.

Anne Burrell, host of the network's "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef" cut to the chase, according to eater. Her spin? "The only way you will learn is to try. Drinking is research! So get out there and drink more," she said.

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]]>anne burrellentwinefood network wineSlashfood EditorWed, 13 Apr 2011 14:00:00 ESTJapanese Burger King Launches Meat Monster: A 1,160 Calorie Burgerhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/13/japanese-burger-king-launches-meat-monster-a-1-160-calorie-burg/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/13/japanese-burger-king-launches-meat-monster-a-1-160-calorie-burg/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/13/japanese-burger-king-launches-meat-monster-a-1-160-calorie-burg/#commentsFiled under: ,

Meat Monster chicken hamburger in JapanPhoto: Burger King


First, Godzilla devoured Tokyo. Now Tokyo is about to take on the Meat Monster. With everyone so health conscious these days, it's hard to believe that Burger King is introducing a new sandwich, (in Japan only) that flies in the face of sensible eating: The Meat Monster. The website Opposing Views says the "aptly named sandwich" consists of two hamburgers, a chicken breast, two slices of cheese, three pieces of bacon, and, of course, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion.

Total calories: 1,160. That's more than half the daily recommended amount for a 40-year-old woman of average height and weight. (A regular Whopper has 670 calories.) Japanese customers can also personalize their Monster, adding teriyaki sauce, an egg or even a fish patty.

No word yet if the Monster will be available in the States, but we assume, if it is, that we'll be allowed to get creative, too. Maybe we can toss on some Spaghetti-Os or Cheez-Whiz to add a real American touch.

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]]>Burger KingMeat MonsterBill SertlWed, 13 Apr 2011 12:30:00 ESTTaco Bell Tests Nacho Cheese Doritos Taco Shellshttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/13/taco-bell-tests-nacho-cheese-doritos-taco-shells/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/13/taco-bell-tests-nacho-cheese-doritos-taco-shells/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/13/taco-bell-tests-nacho-cheese-doritos-taco-shells/#commentsFiled under: ,

Photo: YouTube

Though plenty of college kids have probably had this exact idea late at night (worth noting is the 2009 launch of a new Doritos flavor, Late Night Tacos At Midnight), the Dorito taco shell is one step closer to becoming a reality. Taco Bell is testing Doritos Locos Tacos, in which the ingredients are similar as Taco Bell's other offerings, but the outside is, well, a lot more orange. There has been a Facebook campaign (aptly titled "Taco Shells Made From Doritos Movement") for quite some time but according to the page, they were not informed that the product is now actually in development. It is unclear if or when this product will be nationally available, but if you're in the Toledo, Ohio area, you may just be in luck, as it's one of the test markets for the bright orange nacho cheese shells.

If you can't make it to Toledo, live vicariously through the below video, in which the gentleman below samples this cheesy taco shell and remarks, "It is everything I expected and more."

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]]>doritos taco belldoritos taco shellstaco bellSlashfood EditorWed, 13 Apr 2011 12:00:00 ESTWould You Wear Bacon Cologne?http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/06/would-you-wear-bacon-cologne/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/06/would-you-wear-bacon-cologne/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/06/would-you-wear-bacon-cologne/#commentsFiled under: ,

bacon colognePhoto: Fargginay

No need to check the date -- it's not April Fool's Day anymore. Which means that Fargginay's new Bacon cologne is not a joke.

The fragrance, meant to be worn by either men or women, is a mix of essential oils and, well, bacon. The company offers two versions of the scent: Bacon Classic and Bacon Gold. (Classic veers more maple, while Gold contains a citrus note, according to the company's perky Q&A section.)

We can all agree the bacon is delicious, but a cologne? Really? The company insists the fragrance actually smells good. "These are sophisticated aromas," the website reads. "There is a top, middle and bottom note. Both Bacōn Classic and Bacōn Gold are comprised of essential oils, flowers, herbs and the essence of bacon. The bacon is the bottom note. Hidden in just the right place. It's there alright, and the real fun is in finding it."

Let's hope your date finds it before your dog does.

Read the whole story at The Huffington Post.

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]]>bacon colognebacon perfumeSlashfood EditorWed, 06 Apr 2011 16:00:00 ESTDunkin' Donuts Introducing a New Snack Linehttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/05/dunkin-donuts-introducing-a-new-snack-line/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/05/dunkin-donuts-introducing-a-new-snack-line/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/05/dunkin-donuts-introducing-a-new-snack-line/#commentsFiled under: ,

Dunkin Donuts new Hearty Snacks menuPhoto: Dunkin' Donuts

Used to be, Dunkin' Donuts was for one thing: doughnuts. But in recent years the chain has become known for above-average coffee, iced coffee drinks, and even breakfast sandwiches. Their latest venture, rolled out yesterday, is a line of inexpensive snacks designed to boost sales between mealtimes.

The menu, called "Hearty Snacks," features the chain's bagel twists, available in cheddar cheese or cinnamon raisin, for $1.39 each, reports the Nation's Restaurant News. But they're also offering something more suited to Domino's than Dunkin': stuffed breadsticks. Made with pizza dough, the breadsticks come in two flavors: cheeseburger and pepperoni and cheese. They'll set you back $1.59. Can't decide on a doughnut? Try one of their new apple pies instead for $1.29.

Execs hope the new menu items will spur sales -- Dunkin' Brands Inc. cited a 2010 report from Technomic Inc. that found 55 percent of consumers snack at least once a day and that 21 percent of consumers say they are now snacking more frequently than they were two years ago, reports NRN.

Makes good business sense, we get it. But...aren't doughnuts snacks?

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]]>dunkin donutsdunkin donuts snacksSlashfood EditorTue, 05 Apr 2011 12:00:00 ESTPlaying Dress-Up With Mrs. Butterworth'shttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/31/playing-dress-up-with-mrs-butterworths/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/31/playing-dress-up-with-mrs-butterworths/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/31/playing-dress-up-with-mrs-butterworths/#commentsFiled under:

Mrs. Butterworth's syrup bottlesPhoto: Mrs. Butterworth's

Did you really think that only fashion designers roll out a spring line?

The latest is this: Mrs. Butterworth's 24-ounce bottles of syrup. Yes, the famously coy talking syrup bottle has gotten into fashion. The bottles, which have carried the iconic shape since their 1961 debut, now come in three different springtime designs decked out with bunnies, flowers, and butterflies.

But Mrs. Butterworth's manufacturer, Pinnacle Foods Group, has taken things a step further: With the help of 20 accessories, available for download through Facebook, a game of "paper dolls" is born. You simply print the images, cut them out and place 'em on top of the pear-shaped gal. You can sit around the table at breakfast with your spouse, kids or friends and dress up the lady on the bottle. Will she go to the beach (thanks to a snorkeling mask)? Or exchange her winter boots for a pair of rollerblades? (No, we're not kidding.)

But don't try to outsmart Mrs. B -- you can't put these accessories onto a Mrs. Butterworth's syrup bottle already in your pantry. The secret codes to obtain the snorkel gear et al. are printed on the spring-themed bottles. Maybe the gimmick will entice you to to pick up two or three bottles -- you wouldn't want to have the worse-dressed syrup at the table, would you?

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]]>mrs. butterworthssyrupKristine HansenThu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 ESTFood Network Branded Sandwiches to Hit Ballparkshttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/23/food-network-branded-sandwiches-to-hit-ballparks/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/23/food-network-branded-sandwiches-to-hit-ballparks/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/23/food-network-branded-sandwiches-to-hit-ballparks/#commentsFiled under: ,

Photo: Scott Ableman, Flickr

You can run from Guy Fieri, Rachel Ray, and the rest of the Food Network gang, but you can't hide -- not even at the ballpark. The network is launching Food Network branded sandwiches at eight baseball stadiums this season, complete with the networks perky red logo, according to CNBC. The highlighted offering is the Red, White & Blue Steak Sandwich with Maytag blue cheese and sweet and spicy Peppadew-pepper mayonnaise on a French demi baguette, but word is they'll also be serving up steak sandwiches topped with local ingredients. (The Milwaukee "sammie," as Rachel Ray would call it, will have beer cheese over the steak, while Baltimore's version will get a dose of Old Bay-spiced steak sauce.) Happily, no talk yet of branded peanuts or Cracker Jack.

Read the whole story at CNBC.

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]]>baseball concessionsFood NetworkFood Network sandwichesMLBSlashfood EditorWed, 23 Mar 2011 15:00:00 ESTWine in a Pouch?http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/21/wine-in-a-pouch/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/21/wine-in-a-pouch/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/21/wine-in-a-pouch/#commentsFiled under: ,

Indulge Wines, eco-friendly pouches of winePhoto: Indulge Wines


If you're nostalgic for those fun Capri Sun pouches you sipped as a kid, you might be interested in the new package wine package vintners are trying out in an effort to be eco-friendly.

Indulge Wines, headquartered in Buellton (Santa Barbara County), California, recently rolled out two 1.5L wines packaged in an "Astrapouch": a 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast; and a 2009 Pinot Noir, Central Coast. Although right now they're only available in California, by summertime, wine-drinkers nationwide will be able to purchase the portable pouches. (Each pouch is the equivalent of two 750mL wine bottles.)

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]]>Indulge winesIndulgeWinespouch winePouchWineKristine HansenMon, 21 Mar 2011 16:00:00 ESTNew Pepsi Bottle Is 100 Percent Plant-Basedhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/16/new-pepsi-bottle-is-100-percent-plant-based/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/16/new-pepsi-bottle-is-100-percent-plant-based/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/16/new-pepsi-bottle-is-100-percent-plant-based/#commentsFiled under: ,

Pepsi's new plant-based bottle designPhoto: PepsiCo / AP Photo

Earth Day may not be for another month, but the folks at PepsiCo are celebrating early. The company has just announced that it has developed the world's first 100-percent plant-based PET bottle.

For those not wholly versed in enviro-speak, PET is short for polyethylene terephthalate, a.k.a. a type of plastic--or to hardcore tree-huggers everywhere, "All that is crazy and absurdly wrong with a consumer-driven society in overdrive."

Indeed, to look at the lowly plastic soda bottle, it can be hard to believe that such an eminently ubiquitous, forgettable and throwaway item could ever have become so socially and politically charged. But then again, it's precisely its unseemly propensity to pop up even the most unexpected of places that has made it increasingly loathed. After all, nothing spoils your eco-bliss like an empty Mountain Dew bottle washing against your ankles in the surf.

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]]>pepsipepsi bottlepepsi green bottleJason BestWed, 16 Mar 2011 15:00:00 ESTBen & Jerry's 'Late Night Snack' Ice Cream Reviewedhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/03/ben-and-jerrys-late-night-snack-ice-cream-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/03/ben-and-jerrys-late-night-snack-ice-cream-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/03/03/ben-and-jerrys-late-night-snack-ice-cream-reviewed/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Ben & Jerry's new flavor with Jimmy FallonPhoto: Erik R. Trinidad


The battle for late-night supremacy now moves to the ice-cream aisle. On the heels of Stephen Colbert's "AmeriCone Dream" comes a new late-night funnyman-inspired ice cream flavor from Ben & Jerry's. That's right; in conjunction with the two-year anniversary of SNL alum Jimmy Fallon taking over Conan O'Brien's NBC post at Late Night, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield have created "Late Night Snack," a premium ice cream complete with Fallon's mug on the lid. Here's how it rates:

The Claims: Ben & Jerry's Late Night Snack is vanilla bean ice cream with a salty caramel swirl and fudge-covered potato chip clusters.

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]]>ben and jerrysice creamJimmy Fallonlate night talk showsErik R. TrinidadThu, 03 Mar 2011 11:00:00 ESTPepsi Skinny Can Back, This Time at Burger Bash 2011http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/25/pepsi-skinny-can-burger-bash-2011/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/25/pepsi-skinny-can-burger-bash-2011/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/25/pepsi-skinny-can-burger-bash-2011/#commentsFiled under: ,

Diet Pepsi Skinny cansPhoto: Sarah De Heer, AOL


Diet Pepsi "Skinny" -- is the marketing around the new product smart or just plain old annoying?

During Fashion Week, a time when New York City is surrounded by beautiful and slender women, Pepsi debuted its pint-size can dubbed the "Skinny Can." Everyone had something to say about it. In fact, it might have been more controversial than J. Woww walking down the runway is almost nothing.

Fine, we get it Pepsi, go big or go home.

However, as I walked inside the Burger Bash tent yesterday afternoon, I found myself face-to-face with these cans once again. Are you serious? Out of all places to show up during Food Network's Wine and Food Festival, they chose the Burger Bash?

The Burger Bash tent is lined up with more than 25 different burger creations. Lets be real here -- drinking Diet Pepsi from their Skinny can isn't going to help you in the calorie department.

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]]>burger bashpepsipepsi skinny cansobe 2011Sarah De HeerFri, 25 Feb 2011 14:30:00 ESTKraft Rolls Out New MiO Water Flavoringshttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/22/kraft-rolls-out-new-mio-water-flavorings/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/22/kraft-rolls-out-new-mio-water-flavorings/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/22/kraft-rolls-out-new-mio-water-flavorings/#commentsFiled under: ,

MiO LiquidPhoto: MiO Facebook

There's something about a plain bottle of water that just doesn't cut it anymore. American consumers are wild for new ways to flavor nature's perfect beverage, and companies are happy to oblige them. (The water flavoring market is worth a staggering $1 billion, reports USA Today.)

Kraft is the latest to join the crowd. Their new MiO Liquid Water Enhancer, set to debut in March, is a zero-calorie line of flavorings ranging from Berry Pomegranate to Strawberry Watermelon. The twist? This isn't a powder. MiO is a concentrated liquid that comes in tiny eye-drop-sized bottles.

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]]>beverage newsKraftMioJessie CacciolaTue, 22 Feb 2011 12:00:00 ESTDigestif Liqueurs: Digestion Is in Sessionhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/16/digestif-liqueurs-digestion-is-in-session/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/16/digestif-liqueurs-digestion-is-in-session/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/16/digestif-liqueurs-digestion-is-in-session/#commentsFiled under: ,

Bitter Truth E**X**R digestive liqueurPhoto: The Bitter Truth

Every day, I'm pummeled with press releases touting "innovative," "thrilling" beverages that promise to change the way I get drunk. Largely, I hit delete. Yet every blue moon, my curiosity is piqued. Case in point -- a recent missive touting the creatively punctuated E**X**R, "a digestive liqueur that blurs the lines of conventional wisdom."

Oh, really? But I put a sock in my cynicism once I saw the elixir's pedigree. It's crafted by the Bitter Truth, makers of a marvelous line of cocktail bitters, including a killer celery creation that has a home in my bar. (Seriously, it is the goodness, especially in a gin and tonic.) E**X**R, the release continued, is "at once velvety smooth and clean, aromatic and herbaceous." It could tart up a pre-dinner Manhattan (not my cup o' tea) or be savored "neat after a rich meal to aid digestion." Sold! Since I like to eat till my belly resembles a bowling ball, I requested a sample.

In my lifetime of overeating, I've become intimately acquainted with digestifs. To move food along, I'll often tip back a taste of Fernet Branca, Italian Averna or maybe even Jägermeister -- yes, that black nectar began as a wind-me-down, not a pick-me-up.

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]]>Bitter TruthdigestifsFeaturedJoshua M. BernsteinWed, 16 Feb 2011 15:00:00 ESTNew App from Jacques Torres Helps You Make Your Own Chocolatehttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/11/new-app-from-jacques-torres-helps-you-make-your-own-chocolate/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/11/new-app-from-jacques-torres-helps-you-make-your-own-chocolate/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/11/new-app-from-jacques-torres-helps-you-make-your-own-chocolate/#commentsFiled under: ,

iTunes app Jacques Torres Mr. ChocolatePhoto: iTunes


Love all things chocolate but perhaps you're a little wary of whipping up your own bon bons? Master pastry chef Jacques Torres (aka Mr. Chocolate) is here to help, with his new app (called MrChocolate, natch) for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch that channels his inner Willy Wonka. While the initial free app (available at the iTunes App Store) gives you a "behind-the-scenes" look at the Torres chocolate factory, a chocolate glossary, and an animated history of chocolate, among other features, the upgraded app is where the good stuff lives -- Torres video how-tos, recipes, and techniques.

It is almost Valentine's Day, folks. Isn't it time you learned to work it like Torres and bake a chocolate cake for real this year?

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]]>chocolatefeaturediPhone Appsjacques torresSlashfood EditorFri, 11 Feb 2011 14:00:00 ESTFlashcards for Foodspeakhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/10/flashcards-for-foodspeak/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/10/flashcards-for-foodspeak/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/10/flashcards-for-foodspeak/#commentsFiled under:

Foodie FlashcardsPhoto: Knock Knock


Like any socio-cultural subset (gamers, tweens), foodies speak their own language, and if you're looking to chow down with the haute-cuisine set, well, you've got to come up with something better than "tasty" or "awesome" to describe that savory, paper-thin slice of imported Italian bresaola that practically just melted on your tongue.

What better way to expand your culinary vocabulary than this set of Foodie Flashcards? After all, if flashcards could get you a passing grade in high school French, then surely they can help you to pass as a foodie at your next farmers-market-themed potluck.

There's more than a hint of irony here -- just take a look at the Fifties-style "Dick-and-Jane" artwork. And there's the question of whether anyone short of Alice Waters would ever use a term like "mouthfeel" in actual conversation. (Well, ok, maybe Kristine Hansen, our wine critic.)

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]]>featuredFlashCardsgiftsJason BestThu, 10 Feb 2011 16:30:00 ESTBeer Marshmallows? Oh, yes!http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/08/beer-marshmallows/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/08/beer-marshmallows/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/08/beer-marshmallows/#commentsFiled under:

beer marshmallowsPhoto: Derek Hatfield


Beer has long been a key ingredient in a savory foods, from cheesy soups to steamed mussels, but rarely has beer dipped into the sweet side. Until now. Truffle truffle, an artisan chocolatier in Chicago, recently debuted its beer marshmallows -- the newest addition to the company's "beer & pretzel"" line.

Founder and owner Nicole Greene makes every marshmallow from scratch, then dips each fluffy, square-shaped marshmallow into milk chocolate. Finally, she tops them with crunchy bits of a sweet, salty beer-and-pretzel brittle. Voila! A beer marshmallow.

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]]>beerbeer marshmallowsmarshmallowsKristine HansenTue, 08 Feb 2011 16:00:00 ESTThe Chicken "Wyngz" Controversyhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/03/the-chicken-wyngz-controversy/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/03/the-chicken-wyngz-controversy/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/02/03/the-chicken-wyngz-controversy/#commentsFiled under: ,

DiGiorno's pizza and wyngzPhoto: DiGiorno


How do you disguise the fact that your chicken wings aren't wings at all? Just change the spelling from "wings" to "wyngz" and the government won't mind a bit. Stephen Colbert went after DiGiorno's "Pizza and Boneless Wyngz" combos during a "Thought for Food" segment on his show, "The Colbert Report," earlier this week, accusing the company of using the bizarre spelling to cover up the fact that the chicken wasn't wing meat. Turns out he was right. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service posted about it: "The FSIS allows the use of the term 'wyngz' to denote a product that is in the shape of a wing or a bite-size appetizer type product under the following conditions." Conditions? Here are just a few: The poultry has to be white chicken, the product can't contain any wing meat, and no other misspellings are permitted. Yeah, one horrible misspelling is probably enough in this case.

Read the full story at Consumer Reports.


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]]>chicken wingsstephen colbertwyngzSlashfood EditorThu, 03 Feb 2011 16:30:00 ESTThe Demy Recipe E-reader: A Clumsy Cook's New BFFhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/01/18/the-demy-recipe-ereader/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/01/18/the-demy-recipe-ereader/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/01/18/the-demy-recipe-ereader/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Demy e-reader on display at 2011 Consumer Electronics ShowPhoto: Libe Goad

Cookbooks and recipes have gone virtual, and while it's great to have that extra shelf space back, the digital age of cooking comes with a slew of new (and expensive) hazards. If you've ever taken your laptop or iPad into the kitchen, you know exactly what I'm talking about. One big oops!, and it's game over for what's most likely one of your most prized possessions.

That's where Key Ingredient's Demy digital recipe reader enters the picture. The $200 touch-screen tablet was on display at the recent Consumer Electonics Show in Las Vegas, and it's specifically designed to serve up your favorite internet recipes. Made with even the clumsiest cooks in mind, the 5x7 device has an extra-sturdy rubber base, and the sealed glass screen is completely spillproof, according to Key Ingredient President Wendy Jenkins. You can flip the Demy horizontally or vertically and the screen will reorient itself to the new position.

Keep reading and see a video demonstration of Demy after the jump.

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]]>consumer electronics showNew Electronicsrecipe readerLibe GoadTue, 18 Jan 2011 13:00:00 EST