This is a link to one of my favorite cookie receipies. Alton Brown on Good Eats did a whole episode on what makes cookies chewy and crunchie. My favorite is the Chewy.
Recipes : The Chewy
Posted Tuesday, March 14th, 2006 by JustinA cold one’s less cool these days, poll finds
Posted Tuesday, July 26th, 2005 by Justin(chicagotribune.com) For the first time since the Gallup Poll began keeping track in 1992, more Americans say their alcoholic beverage of choice is wine, not beer.
Read Full Story: Chicago Tribune | A cold one’s less cool these days, poll finds
Proper Coffee Storage
Posted Thursday, June 9th, 2005 by Justin
I found these articles looking for the best way to store our ground coffee at work. At home, Erin and I store our whole bean coffee in an airtight tupperware containter kept in the freezer.
(about.com) Should you freeze or just refrigerate your coffee? Store it in jars, paper or plastic bags? Does it matter if it’s whole bean coffee or ground coffee? These are the questions that plague most coffee buyers.
Well the answers vary, depending on what form your coffee is in.Read Full Story: Proper Coffee Storage
(ineedcoffee.com) You have just come home from your favorite coffee shop with two pounds of Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, freshly roasted. Normally, you wouldn’t buy so much at one time, but it was a steal at $20 a pound! Realizing that you won’t be able to drink this within a week, you decide that you need to find a better place to store your highly prized (and priced) coffee to best preserve its flavor. What will you do? This particular situation is one where your coffee will have both long-term and short-term storage needs.
Read Full Story: Coffee Storage (INeedCoffee.com)
Court Lets Wine Lovers Buy Out-Of-State
Posted Tuesday, May 17th, 2005 by Justin
Wine lovers may buy directly from out-of-state vineyards, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, striking down laws banning a practice that has flourished because of the Internet and growing popularity of winery tours.
Read Full Story: Court Lets Wine Lovers Buy Out-Of-State
Enormous hot dog stolen
Posted Sunday, May 15th, 2005 by JustinPolice are looking for a hot dog that’s REALLY hot — as in stolen.
A sign featuring a giant wiener has gone missing from the Ebenezer Grill. But investigators believe the suspects should be easy to spot.“It’s tough to hide a 10-foot weenie,” Rock Hill police Lt. Jerry Waldrop said.
Read Full Story: USATODAY.com - Enormous hot dog stolen
FREE Frosty Weekend
Posted Thursday, May 12th, 2005 by Justin
This weekend, Wendy’s is giving away a free Frosty Jr. No purchase required.
They are trying to get customers to eat again at Wendy’s after an embarrassing incident where a woman allegedly planted a finger in her bowl of chili. She faked the stunt and is now facing criminal charges. This incident has severely damaged Wendy’s reputation, resulting in a 20% drop in business.
Help support Wendy’s and buy a meal when you go to get your free frosty.
(Wendys.com) This weekend Wendy’s is giving away free, cool and creamy Jr. Frostys. Icy-cold, chocolaty refreshment, absolutely Free. No coupon needed. No purchase necessary. Just come in and say “Free Frosty”. A “please” would be nice, but not required either.
Available in the US, its territories and select international markets (does not include Canada). At participating Wendy’s while supplies last. Limit one per customer. Friday, May 13th through Sunday, May 15th.
More information:
- Wendy’s plans Frosty giveaway following ‘chili finger’ event (CNN.com)
- Wendy’s chili story damages company’s rep (ClarkHoward.com)
Super Fast Pizza not just about a quick buck
Posted Monday, May 9th, 2005 by Justin
(MSNBC.com) Pies cooked when delivery drivers are en route. Super Fast Pizzas cooks the pizza while on the road which allows them to dramatically reduce the waiting time for the food.
Read Full Story: Super Fast Pizza not just about a quick buck
New computers make grocery carts smarter
Posted Wednesday, May 4th, 2005 by Justin
(MSNBC.com) New supermarket carts equipped with touch screens will guide you to the tomatoes or toothpicks, let you order deli meat without standing in line and keep a running tally of your purchases.
Read Full Story: New grocery carts are only so smart
There goes the cork: Screw caps for wine?
Posted Monday, May 2nd, 2005 by Justin
(Wine.MSN.com) Something screwy is happening in the wine world. Increasingly, the sound of a cork being popped out of a wine bottle is being replaced by the crackle of a screw cap being undone.
Read Full Story: There goes the cork: Screw caps for wine?