Expired Foods: October 2005

Food Inspired Bands

Published by Expired Foods on 10.31.2005 at 11:00 AM.

This band, after amazingly hitting the charts, had to change their name to Green Jelly after being threatened with litagation by the folks at Jell-O...

AMAZING: Sushi Robots

Published by Expired Foods on at 8:01 AM.

Who could resist a Mr. Roboto/Styx comment here. I would love if there was a movie on the site of the 'sushi robots' in action... Sushi Robots

A Pint With Your Priest: Church Books Bar

Published by Expired Foods on 10.28.2005 at 12:56 PM.

Where do I sign up? Do we meet every Sunday? A Pint With Your Priest: Church Books Bar

The Nook

Published by Expired Foods on at 11:37 AM.

A friend from Minn. claims this to be the world's best burger joint...

CASPER & RUNYON’S NOOK
This Highland Park tavern boasts “St. Paul’s best burger,” Minnesota’s “juiciest” Lucy, and “fries so good they make us weep.” 492 Hamline Ave. S., St. Paul, 651-698-4347. The Nook

Scooby Snack Recipe

Published by Expired Foods on at 8:27 AM.

Don't shoot the messenger on this one... I wouldn't post this unless it actually sounded consumable by humans (??!!?)

Scooby Snack Recipe
2 cups flour
2 eggs
1 cup Quaker dry oatmeal
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 cup cocoa
1 tbsp. walnut extract
1/2 cup sugar (optional)
1 oz. of finely ground herbal medicine (???)
1/4 pound (1 stick) butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. If there is not enough liquid to mix all ingredients after five minutes of stirring, add a tiny amount of milk to aid in mixing of remaining ingredients. Taste better before cooking and adjust amount of sugar to your liking.

Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, depending on how large you made your cookies. Can be cooked for a shorter time for chewier cookies, or a longer time for drier, crisp cookies.

Playing the drums. Oh, P.S. It's made of cheese.

Published by Expired Foods on at 6:02 AM.

It's made of cheese.

Drink Recipe - Brain Hemorrhage

Published by Expired Foods on 10.27.2005 at 2:30 PM.

A great halloween drink for those not afraid of a frightening looking beverage...

Brain Hemorrhage

1 oz. Peach Schnapps
1 tsp. Bailey's Irish Cream
2 drops Grenadine

Pour the Peach Schnapps into a large shot glass. Slowly add the Bailey's and top with the grenadine.

Ever seen this fruit at your local grocery?

Published by Expired Foods on at 8:20 AM.

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On my list of scary looking food, this would rank rather high. My only question is who decided to eat this thing for the first time?

Seems Perfect for Halloween: Blavod Black Vodka

Published by Expired Foods on at 8:09 AM.

A vodka that makes drinks look like a science experiment. Blavod Black Vodka

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries

Published by Expired Foods on 10.26.2005 at 9:06 AM.

Very simply the very best burger and fries I've ever had anywhere. Fresh baked buns every morning and fresh cut fries (they even tell you where that days potatoes came from). Five Guys famous Burgers and Fries

Burgers at McDonald's Differ Around the World

Published by Expired Foods on at 7:41 AM.

For example: The Australian McDonald's menu features the McOz which is similar to the Big Mac and features beetroot, a popular addition to burgers in Australia. Names of other worldly menu items include the Kiwi Burger, the McHuevo, the McNifica, the McAfrika, and the McLaks. In India the Big Mac becomes the Maharaja Mac, a mutton burger in making sure to have an item on the menu that does not contain beef or pork.

I can easily say I have no desire to try any of these...

High Altitude Dining

Published by Expired Foods on at 6:00 AM.

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SOMERSET, Great Britian -- In this picture released by MPL International Ltd, Thursday June 30, 2005, adventurers Bear Grylls, 30 and Lieutenant Commander Alan Veal, 34, are the diners enjoying a dinner party suspended from a balloon at a height of nearly 24.262 ft (7395 meters) flying over Somerset, England. The pair were making a successful attempt to break the world record for the highest formal dinner party. The previous record was held by adventurer Henry Shelford, who held his dinner party 22,326ft (6805 meters) up a Tibetan mountain in 2004. (07/06/05 AP Photo/MPL International Ltd/ho)

Great (or not so great) moments in food history

Published by Expired Foods on 10.25.2005 at 8:40 AM.

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NEW YORK -- A 25-foot-long, 17 1/2-ton popsicle made of frozen Snapple melts in New York's midday sun, flooding Union Square with a sticky pink fluid that sent pedestrians scurrying for higher ground. Snapple had been trying to promote a new line of frozen treats by setting a record for the world's largest popsicle, but called off the stunt before the frozen giant was pulled fully upright by a construction crane. (06/21/05 AP photo)

Penzeys Spices

Published by Expired Foods on at 8:26 AM.

This is the best place I've found around to buy spices. Not only are their spices super-high quality, but they also give you a great deal of information on their origin and uses. Penzeys Spices

Now that's an interesting way to use hot dog

Published by Expired Foods on 10.24.2005 at 10:42 AM.

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Makes me think of the scene from Close Encounters of the Third Kind...

Family Finds Bullet In Pork Roast

Published by Expired Foods on 10.21.2005 at 3:33 PM.

In case I forget, please remind me not to shop at this Publix. NBC 4 - Irresistible Headlines - Family Finds Bullet In Pork Roast

Who knew?

Published by Expired Foods on at 12:49 PM.

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For some of the tasiest BBQ ideas and tips...

Published by Expired Foods on at 9:36 AM.

Incredible recipes, great bbq tips and a lot of great info. BarbecueBible.com

Red Lobster Cheese Bisquits

Published by Expired Foods on 10.20.2005 at 3:04 PM.

2 cups Bisquick® baking mix
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter - melted
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
parsley flakes - as needed

-Combine Bisquick®, milk, and cheddar and beat with a wooden spoon for about 30 seconds.
-Spoon onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.
-Bake in 450 degree oven for 8 - 10 minutes.
-Combine butter and garlic powder and pour over hot biscuits; sprinkle with parsley.

Rungis: World's Biggest Food Market

Published by Expired Foods on at 2:31 PM.

Wow, this looks amazing. A complete smorgasbourd of every imaginable fresh food, all in one place. Rungis: World's Biggest Food Market

Food tattoo?

Published by Expired Foods on at 8:28 AM.

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Just in time for Halloween

Published by Expired Foods on at 8:10 AM.

Sticking with the 'beer is good food' premise. Look for this pumpkin flavored beer at a bar near you. STLtoday - Business

Keep God out of my coffee

Published by Expired Foods on at 8:01 AM.

It's always something. Someone will take offense to a coffee cup from Starbucks now. Starbucks stirs things up with a God quote on cups - Yahoo! News

The "Rat"

Published by Expired Foods on 10.19.2005 at 11:08 AM.

If you are passing through Chapel Hill, NC or live there, make sure you check out the Rathskeller on (actually below) Franklin Street. 50 years worth of visitors have left their mark on the underground restaurant with markers provided when you sit down. P.S. You need not look further than lasagna on the menu for a great meal (and a very hot one)...

Scary magazine cover

Published by Expired Foods on at 10:52 AM.

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After Burger King Crash, Man Parks, Eats

Published by Expired Foods on at 8:43 AM.

Burger King just seems to be in the news alot lately. I guess he really couldn't go anywhere, why not eat breakfast? After Burger King Crash, Man Parks, Eats

Murdoch sells lunch date on eBay

Published by Expired Foods on at 8:40 AM.

Not sure why anyone would pay for this, but you can bid to win a lunch date with Rupert. BBC NEWS | World | Middle East | Murdoch sells lunch date on eBay

eBay: Pez Mint

Published by Expired Foods on 10.18.2005 at 1:27 PM.

Come on, seriously? A Pez dispenser? eBay: Pez Mint, RARE Original Asterix "A" Series 3 pc. set

Is this what the King would do? Burger King recalls 'sacrilegious' desserts

Published by Expired Foods on at 1:18 PM.

Scotsman.com News - UK - Burger King recalls 'sacrilegious' desserts

Get some tail here.

Published by Expired Foods on at 12:55 PM.

Hey, it's their tagline, not mine. Look no further for a unique gift that will freak out the recipient (think a box with clawing and scratching). Lobsters From The #1 Live Lobster Company In America, LobsterGram

Great rugs from Wurstteppich

Published by Expired Foods on at 11:07 AM.

It's all in German and I can't read it at all, but check out these meat slice looking rugs. I must have one. Wurstteppich

Food Urban Legends: "The Label Fable"

Published by Expired Foods on at 10:47 AM.

Ever heard of the "label fable"? I hadn't until reading this at Snopes. Very interesting about how different culutres could view a food label. Urban Legends Reference: Label Fable

If you haven't yet, you must try this recipe...

Published by Expired Foods on 10.17.2005 at 2:41 PM.

For truly mouth-watering chicken that's easy to do on the grill, try this recipe. Beer Can Chicken

Droogle

Published by Expired Foods on at 10:40 AM.

What a concept! A 'drink finder' search engine. I know where I'll be all next weekend... Droogle

Food related: Sushi Bandages (?!?!)

Published by Expired Foods on at 8:35 AM.

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Realistic Body Part Jell-O Molds

Published by Expired Foods on 10.14.2005 at 12:21 PM.

Just in time for Halloween... Qwiggle JELL-O Gelatin dessert Realistic Body Parts Molds

eBay: Potato Chip with Smiley Face

Published by Expired Foods on at 11:31 AM.

You must see it to believe it. Not so much the chip, but the fact that someone would try to auction off a potato chip. eBay: Potato Chip with Smiley Face

There's an anchovy in my Lea & Perrins...

Published by Expired Foods on at 10:31 AM.

Besides the fact that most worcestershire sauces actually do contain anchovies, there are many other (who knew) urban myths surrounding Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce. Read up on them here. Lea & Perrins Urban Myths

Hot Hot Sauce: The name says it all.

Published by Expired Foods on at 8:29 AM.

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Published by Expired Foods on at 8:14 AM.

What hasn't Ron Popeil created? To his credit: the Vegomatic, the Dialomatic, the Pocket Fisherman, Mr. Microphone, Inside-the-shell Egg Scrambler, Hair in a Can Spray, the Smokeless Ashtray just to name a few. Seems like every quirky kitchen gadget can be credited to him. America's Salesman

Corky's Ribs: Some of the very best around

Published by Expired Foods on 10.13.2005 at 3:08 PM.

Memphis Style Dry Ribs: Corky's Ribs
Recipe courtesy Corky's BBQ

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Yield: 2 to 4 servings

1 (2 to 2 3/4 pound) slab raw St. Louis cut pork spare ribs
1 1/2 cups water (3 parts)
1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce (1 part), plus more for basting (recommended: Corky's)
Favorite dry rib seasoning (recommended: Corky's)
Preheat a grill to medium heat with all of the coals on 1 side.
Grill over indirect heat (meat side down) for approximately 2 hours, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 185 degrees F.
Baste ribs on both sides during cooking with 3 parts water to 1 part BBQ sauce. Once the ribs reach 185 degrees F, baste again with full strength BBQ sauce and sprinkle liberally with dry rib seasoning.

This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.

BEHOLD: Steven Seagal's LIGHTNING BOLT

Published by Expired Foods on at 8:43 AM.

I'm not sure what makes me laugh more the fact that Steven Seagal has "formulated" an energy drink or the fact that folks on the web page are in shape, much like he is NOT. Check it out anyway. Steven Seagal's LIGHTNING BOLT

The Maine Lobster Game

Published by Expired Foods on at 6:50 AM.

This is the best game I've seen in a very long time. $2 bucks for a shot at a Maine Lobster? Plus the opportunity to make a scene in front of a large crowd at a bar... Sign me up for one. The Maine Lobster Game

Ugliest Vegetable Contest

Published by Expired Foods on 10.12.2005 at 10:31 AM.

Search begins for Britain's ugliest vegetable

Britain's National Trust has launched a campaign to find the country's ugliest vegetable.

Gardeners were encouraged to submit anything from two legged carrots to corkscrew runner beans, which often taste great but are rejected because of their looks.

The trust, which looks after many of Britain's historic gardens, says it hopes the campaign counters a trend among retailers for stocking perfect looking fruit and veg, regardless of its taste.

Entrants have nearly a year to produce something ugly.

Winners will be announced during British Food Fortnight in September next year.

-Reuters