Posts with tag holidash
Posted Oct 30th 2009 2:30PM by Kat Kinsman
Filed under: Meat, Halloween
My very own Meat Head, circa Halloween 1999. Photo: Kat Kinsman
Is there any gathering that would not be made exponentially more festive by the addition of an edible meat head? We thought not. Here's how to craft one of your very own, inspired by a
decade-old MIT student Web posting.
First, select and wash a plastic skull. If it seems especially non-food-safe, mummify it in plastic wrap. Set it aside and prepare a batch of red-colored Jell-O, using half the amount of water required by the recipe. Pour this into a shallow pan to a depth of 1/4 inch, chill and let it congeal to a rubbery state.
Continue reading How to Make a Meat Head for Halloween (or Any Occasion)
Posted Dec 30th 2008 2:32PM by Monika Bartyzel
Filed under: On the Blogs
Holidash is winding up as the holidays are almost at an end, but before it does...
Drinking might not be the most healthy activity on the planet, but there are ways that you can get sloshed and be
kind to your health.
But if you throw caution to the wind, be sure to look over these
Hangover Cures to make sure your first day of 2009 is a pleasant one.
Posted Dec 23rd 2008 3:08PM by Monika Bartyzel
Filed under: On the Blogs
The economy is suffering, and money woes have mixed their way into Christmas stress. What happens now?
Stress eating!
And when you're reaching for something to munch on in all your stress,
why not a guinea pig? The Peruvian province of Callao is trying to teach the world that guinea pigs are a cost effective and tasty way to feed yourself.
Posted Dec 18th 2008 10:04AM by Monika Bartyzel
Filed under: On the Blogs
It's winter, it's chilly, and we need anything to perk up the dark days of winter. To ward off the winter chill this holiday season, whip up your own
mulling spices to amp up your warmed wine or cider.
And on the more flying-furry side of things -- this season Santa's reindeer have it made. Forget plain-jane carrots. Now you can buy
Magic Reindeer Food.
Posted Dec 4th 2008 9:34AM by Monika Bartyzel
Filed under: On the Blogs
There's nothing like the warm flavor of Scotch Whiskey, and just in time for Christmas, Bruce Watson runs through the
best cheaper bets to make this Santa season perfectly Scotchy.
Meanwhile, it's time to let it snow with some
homemade marshmallows which will give you a quick winter project and keep your cups of cocoa full of cheer!
Posted Dec 3rd 2008 4:33PM by Monika Bartyzel
Filed under: On the Blogs
When money is tight, it's nice to be able to throw your hat in the ring for a giveaway and try your luck. What's even nicer is when you can throw it in over and over and over again. If at first you don't succeed ... well, you know the rest.
Holidash has whipped up a month of giveaways called
Season of Schwag to celebrate the holidays. Each day there's a new prize and they run the gamut -- fashion and beauty products, kid-centric fare, guy stuff -- you name it. For today, December third, one lucky winner can make their kid's Christmas all the more special by winning "a
Letter by Santa (valued at $12.99) a
Cat in the Hat - I Can Do That! Game (valued at $19.95) and a
Horton Hears a Who - You to the Rescue! game (valued at $19.95)."
Good luck!
Posted Nov 25th 2008 12:35PM by Monika Bartyzel
Filed under: On the Blogs
Now that Sarah Palin isn't busy campaigning and dreaming about being the Vice President, she's got to keep busy. This includes
conducting interviews in front of a turkey slaughtering contraption while its in use. Talk about setting the scene!
Beyond the gobbles, and bloodshed ... Have you ever wondered what the deal is with
figgy pudding? Why do we sing about it, yet never eat it?
Posted Nov 20th 2008 5:31PM by Monika Bartyzel
Filed under: On the Blogs
Do you like cocktails without putting in the effort of making them? Proving that there's something for everyone, you can pick up a
Lazydrinker to bartend your holiday party, and all other libation-required celebrations in its wake.
And then there's the
stuffing v. dressing debate. Do you stuff the bird? Do you dress it? What
is the right way to handle that popular Thanksgiving side?
Posted Nov 18th 2008 1:31PM by Monika Bartyzel
Filed under: On the Blogs
What in the world can you do with all those
leftovers? The feast is done, the dishes are clean, but there's a huge pile of turkey, veggies, and savory treats to store and eat.
But before the leftovers, there's the whole idea of basting. You could do it with your regular ol' baster, but that's boring. Why not try one that is
turkey-themed? It'll get you gobbling all day.
Posted Nov 13th 2008 6:01PM by Monika Bartyzel
Filed under: Poultry, Cocktails, On the Blogs
You could get kissed under the mistletoe, or just ignore the lip-to-lip contact and have yourself a
Mistletoe cocktail instead! There's less drool, less chance of garlic breath, and you only need you to make it happen.
Turduckens are all the rage, but why not get creative and try a Gocamellamben, a peaducken, or maybe even an oxveallambturgucken?
Posted Nov 11th 2008 10:30AM by Monika Bartyzel
Filed under: On the Blogs, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Ever wonder
how many calories you're swallowing during your large Thanksgiving feast? Have one measly serving of everything could cost you close to 2,000 calories. For one meal. Don't forget pre-dinner snacking and meals. That certainly deflates the tasty allure of helping #3.
If you don't want to think about the inevitable holiday weight gain, you could intake food through the nose! You can
smell your cookies instead of eating them, although that might be a tease too tempting to bear.
Posted Nov 10th 2008 1:31PM by Marisa McClellan
Filed under: Site Announcements
Are you one of those people who lives for the holiday season? Have you planned and re-planned your Thanksgiving menu? Do you set the table a week in advance, just to make sure all your china is perfect and smudge-free? Do you spend ever free moment during the month of December making cookies, candies and sweet breads for family and friends?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then have we got a new blog for you!
Holidash is the newest member of the Weblogs, Inc. family and is certain to become your go-to spot for holiday suggestions, tips and inspiration. Right now, Slashfood readers might be interested in learning more about how
turkey could be an aphrodisiac,
midday snacks that won't spoil your appetite and
easy holiday breakfasts.
Posted Jul 4th 2008 7:00AM by Kat Kinsman
Filed under: East Coast, Beef, Books, Grilling, America, Festivals, Holidays, Guilty Pleasures, Summer
Philadelphia Magazine writer
Jason Fagone spent one year profiling some of the most divinely outsized personalities in the world of competitive eating. While Akron house painter Coondog O'Karma makes a midlife grab at glory via rapid-fire pizza consumption, Bill "El Wingador" Simmons attempts to reclaim Wong Bowl supremacy from 90lb Sonya "Black Widow" Thomas, and day trader Tim Janus dons the mantle of the mysterious Eater X, it all comes down to one shared hunger. They all want to win the Mustard Yellow Belt of International Hot Dog Eating Supremacy back from the Japanese who'd dominated the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest nearly every year since 1997.
Back in July of 2001, that would mean beating the record of 25 1/8 set the previous year by Kazutoyo "The Rabbit" Arai.
That was before Takeru Kobayashi's
50 Dog Day.
Read an excerpt from Jason Fagone's
Horsemen of the Esophagus on AOL Food
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