Season Shot: Ammo With Flavor

Posted on November 7, 2006 Under Food

For all of you who plan to shoot your own turkey for Thanksgiving this year, you best order some buckshot from Season Shot. These shotgun shells not only allow you to shoot-dead that hapless gobbler, but they are environmentally friendly…

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Kettle Chips: Peoples’ Choice

Posted on November 2, 2006 Under Food

I love when brands put their fate in the hands of their customers. That's exactly what Kettle Chips is doing with its Peoples Choice: Passport to Flavor campaign. For $20, Kettle Chips will send you a box with five limited…

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Porsche Toaster

Posted on October 26, 2006 Under Food

It's snowing here-- and that means it's time to clean out the fireplace and get the JavaLogs ready. Wintertime for me, for whatever reason, also means drinking plenty of tea and eating lots of toast. We'd be very happy if…

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Lichido

Posted on October 19, 2006 Under Food

In Chinese culture, the lychee is a symbol of romance and love-- and is considered to be the king of all fruits. Taking cues from the old country, a team of liquor aficionados dreamt up Lichido, a new drink produced…

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Jamie Oliver Does Good

Posted on September 22, 2006 Under Food

In the past twenty years, Jamie Oliver (a.k.a. The Naked Chef) has made a "pukka" evolution from a rock and roll drummer--to a chef--to a T.V. personality--to an outspoken children's health advocate (in case you were wondering, "pukka" is Jamie's…

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Sofia Mini’s

Posted on September 20, 2006 Under Food

I am a sucker for unique packaging. When the M&M Mini's came out, I was there, when Dannon released Gogurt in a plastic tube, I was there, and now when Sofia wine comes in a can I will definitely be…

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Sooishi Cuisine: Just Cook It

Posted on August 29, 2006 Under Food

The crazy Swiss sneaker heads over at +41 are at it again. Earlier this year they released a scrumptious Chocolate Sneaker, and it looks like now they're dabbling into a little more gourmet sneaker-fetish madness. My French (still) is a…

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Slow Food Festival, Australia

Posted on July 27, 2006 Under Food

A Taste of Slow, arguably Australia's most fabulous food festival, will be held in Victoria this year from 30 August - 11 September and includes a two-week program of classes, dinners, discussions and tasting opportunities, culminating in experts and chefs…

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Becherovka

Posted on July 14, 2006 Under Food

Ever smoked a clove? If so, you might notice the sweet taste on your mouth after a couple drags. Think of that lip-smacker flavor, put it in liquid form and you have Becherovka, an herbal bitter liqueur made in the…

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Jones Soda Carbonated Candy

Posted on July 10, 2006 Under Food

One of our favorite premium soda brands Jones Soda recently launched a line of Carbonated Candy. They call them Flavor Boosters, and just like Jones Soda under each lid will feature a quote sent in by a happy customer. I've…

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