The ever topical entrepreneurs behind Jones Soda have set up an ancillary site at campaigncola.com to tout their new line of politically-based sodas, and spill a little electoral info while they're at it. While copy touts the benefits of being able to ensure the victory of one's chosen candidate via financial support (the "winner" is the candidate whose bottles sell in greatest quantity), the site also contains a handy "Voting Vernacular" page, information about voter registration, and access to a politically-oriented section of the Jones Soda message boards.
While some might argue that save for a few cosmetic details, the "candidates" are essentially identical, or that Jones is just trying to make a buck off the partisan divide, I'm thinking that's pretty much politics as usual.
AOL News reports that at a speech on Sunday, Hillary Clinton quoted Eleanor Roosevelt saying, "A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she is in hot water."
I like the sentiment of that quote, but I'm not so sure I agree with it. I can definitely judge the strength of a tea bag just by nosing it - no water required.
If you were Hillary, what food would you compare women to in order to help your campaign?
My answer: A woman is like a bowl of beans - she'll be with you for the long haul! Maybe there is a reason I'm a food blogger and not a campaign speech writer.
Citing 19th century French food writer Brillat-Savarin's assertion that food preferences offer great insight into one's personality, Mimi Sheraton, writing in Slate, dissects Hillary Clinton's love of "oliveburgers" and popcorn with extra butter.
The presidential hopeful favors lamb (a gamier, more complex meat suggesting a certain sophistication?), enjoys spicy curry (a risk taker?) and digs into Dairy Queen blizzards on the campaign trail (woman of the people, or just pandering?). You'll have to check out the story for an analysis of the symbolism of carrot sticks versus onion rings...
Next up: McCain cuts the crusts off! Huckabee gets MSG headaches! Obama likes tangerine jellybeans, but can't stand the cherry ones!
Every time I get on the phone with my mom these days, we find ourselves in a political conversation, weighing the pros and cons of the candidates running in the Democratic primary (I come from a long line of registered Dems). Neither of us have made up our minds, mostly because we're still mourning John Edwards' exit from the race. However, for the rest of you out there who have made up your minds, you can tell the world which candidate you're supporting with a kitchen apron. Both the Hillary and Obama aprons are available on Cafepress.
There aren't as many good aprons for the Republican candidates out there. The Kitchn (where I learned about all these cool aprons) featured one sporting Romney's (although as of yesterday, he is out of the race) face as well as one that pairs New York City Mayor Bloomberg with Ron Paul. That picture is after the jump.
Today is Super Tuesday, have you voted yet? Note: please don't try to vote if your state isn't actually holding a primary today.
I was wondering if there are any cocktails named after the remaining candidates, so I did a little digging. Here's a Ciroc Obama cocktail, which includes Ciroc vodka, lemonade, and Chambord. It promises a change...to your taste buds!
I can't find any drinks for Hillary Clinton (though her favorite drink is tea), John McCain, Ron Paul, or Mike Huckabee, so if you have any recipes, let us know in the comments. (Mitt Romney is Mormon, so he'll probably have water or something caffeine-free.)
Drink of the Week has a list of what drinks our Presidents liked. Gerald Ford liked a gin and tonic; Herbert Hoover drank Martinis, and Warren Harding liked everything.
Yes, you read that title correctly. In case you were blissfully unaware like I was, Just Born, the makers of Marshmallow Peeps, hold a 'Celebrity Survey' every year. Apparently they conduct this survey "to keep up with today's trends and cultures." Maybe it's just me, but I can't recall ever seeing anything other than various shapes and colors of Peeps emerging from their factories depending on the season. If their products have ever actually reflected trends and cultures, it is news to me.
Now don't get me wrong, I love the little marshmallow treats as much as the next person - but there are limits. Though I'm fairly certain this one can simply be filed under "for those that have way too much time on their hands," in the spirit of Easter (or maybe just because it is Friday) I'll let you in on the results after the jump. I apologize in advance.
Citing 19th century French food writer 
Today is Super Tuesday, have you voted yet? Note: please don't try to vote if your state isn't actually holding a primary today.
Yes, you read that title correctly. In case you were blissfully unaware like I was, Just Born, the makers of Marshmallow Peeps, hold a '
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Starbucks launches the Piadini 
