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Why Twizzlers Are — And Always Will Be — Better Than Red Vines

March 8, 2013 // 2:51 pm

I’m done hearing people argue over whether Red Vines or Twizzlers is the better candy. I’ve known that Twizzlers were superior from the moment I spat out a mouthful of vile, waxy, red goo and my mom asked me, “What, you don’t like Red Vines?” The answer is no.…

‘The No-Food Rule’ — An Infographic on Buying a New Car vs. How Long Until You Let People Eat in It

March 7, 2013 // 12:00 pm

Back in January, I made my first-ever brand-new car purchase — a baby blue Fiat which I affectionately dubbed my ‘TARDIS.’ It was my pride and joy, my most prized possession. I promised myself never to get into an accident and to clean it every week. Most of all,…

A Look at the Top 10 Culinary School Chefs in North America, and the Dishes That Got Them There

March 5, 2013 // 2:20 pm

For the last 11 years, S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water has hosted the Almost Famous Chef Competition, where dozens of the best culinary school chefs across the US and Canada compete for 10 coveted finalist spots and ultimately $20,000 and a one-year apprenticeship with a celebrity chef. To become a finalist and compete…

17 First World Food Problems Will Make You Want to Flip the F**king Table

February 27, 2013 // 3:22 pm

First world problems: We’ve all got ‘em, and they’re pretty much unavoidable when you live in ‘Murica. But the worst kind? First world food problems. Imagine you’re craving a delicious PB&J, and you come to find out only the bread butts are left. Terrible situation? Yes. What about getting a…

Count the Rainbow: How Many Of Each Color are in Your Favorite Pack of Candy?

February 18, 2013 // 4:10 pm

There’s nothing quite like reaching into the bottom of a pack of Skittles and discovering — yes! You’ve still got one red left. And while we can’t promise this will be the breakdown each and every time (nor can we promise you’ll always be so lucky), we do hope this…

Why Creamy Peanut Butter Is — And Always Will Be — Better Than Chunky

February 15, 2013 // 3:28 pm

It’s an age old debate which in truth reveals much more about a person than simple taste preference: Creamy or Chunky?

But the way I see it, it isn’t really that much of a debate, and it really has only two possible outcomes. You can either enjoy peanut butter the…

FOOD PORN: Sriracha, a Love Affair [VIDEO]

February 13, 2013 // 10:51 pm

Sriracha — it’s an astronomically popular hot sauce named after the coastal city of Si Racha in Thailand that found its way to mass appeal in the United States courtesy of brands like Huy Fong Foods Inc. (pictured).

The cock sauce has been the focus of

Inception Cupcakes, Coconut Vaginas and 11 More Incredibly Unnecessary Cupcakes

February 12, 2013 // 8:00 am

While not everyone can say they love Valentine’s (who does?), most of us still appreciate a cupcake or two when that second week of February finally draws to a close. Admittedly, what with the rise of cupcakes in the last few years, you’ve got quite a few options for exchange.