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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Yama Beef Inc

Posted on June 14, 2006 Under Food

While you're at it with the Fuego 01, why not get your Dad's new grill started right with some of the finest, most mouthwatering steaks you will ever have the fortune to taste. Yama Beef Inc, in Mabank, TX, will…

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Fuego 01: Ultimate Design Grill

Posted on June 14, 2006 Under Gadgetry

The Fuego 01 is the epitome of Father's Day gifts for the Dad who loves to grill, which I guess is pretty much all Dad's. Designed by former head of industrial design at Apple, and now Pentagram partner, the Fuego…

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Simple Coffee

Posted on June 12, 2006 Under Food

Attention all coffee lovers! I just came across this fantastic grassroots start-up coffee company called Simple Coffee that is based on the principles of "better trade and honestly organic values." Simple Coffee, founded by three 23-year old entrepreneurs, prides itself…

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Taipei Night Markets: Pure Insanity

Posted on June 1, 2006 Under Travel

During our last stop through Taipei on our way back to the USA we spent an evening checking out Kwang Hua Market, of the most famous night markets in Taipei. Pure insanity-- words can almost not describe the hustle and…

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Ristorante Massa: Tokyo

Posted on May 29, 2006 Under Travel

Few first time visitors to Tokyo would expect to find an exceptional Italian dinner there, but that need not be the case if you can get into Massa in the Ebisu suburb of Tokyo. When you can no longer tell…

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Tokyo: Rainbow Roll Sushi

Posted on May 23, 2006 Under Food

Restaurants in the homeland aren’t what one might expect. Although soba and udon are daily fare at the thousands of noodle shops spread across Tokyo and nabe (a sort of rice stew made with fish or meat and vegetables) is…

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Vojo Energy Mints

Posted on February 10, 2006 Under Travel

I've been meaning to post this for a while, but I'm still recovering from a caffeine induced coma and subsequent addiction withdrawal I suffered from these mints. No really, these mints are incredible and certainly are worthy of a title…

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TorchBearer Sauces: A Scorching Sale

Posted on February 1, 2006 Under Travel

I've been slowly testing the entire line of TorchBearer Sauces. They're each unique--whether you're using them cooking or dipping, the line is totally diverse. Mild and chunky to piping hot. The #42 Slaughter Sauce is apparently the worlds hottest natural…

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Best of JoshSpear.com ’05: Travel and Food

Posted on December 30, 2005 Under Travel

Crummy Brothers Cookies Tumi Adaptors a9 maps Hotel Alternatives Copenhagen Sneaker Shopping Berlin: Monsieur Vuong Seat Guru Chocolate Sneakers

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