Oscar Mayer Brings the Masses Bacon Dogs

May 14, 2013 // 2:17 pm

Oscar Mayer has answered meat lovers’ prayers and brought forth the ultimate bacon product: Bacon Dogs.

The first of their kind, these bacon-based franks are set to hit shelves this week, just in time for Memorial Day barbecues across the country. Since these Bacon Dogs come infused with America’s favorite…

Why Your Brain Craves the Taste of Beer Even if You Don’t

April 19, 2013 // 6:00 am

Foodbeasts, I have a confession: I like drinking as much as the next guy (or girl), but if my only options are dark beer and grape-flavored cough medicine, I’ll take the cough medicine. Sure, the flavor is awful, but at least it’s not beer! And it’ll get you drunk…

Cupcake Trend is Dying, Tweens Everywhere Mourn

April 18, 2013 // 2:43 pm

Foodbeast has long been a supporter of Crumbs Bake Shop, the NYC staple that helped put ridiculously expensive, over-frosted, designer cupcakes on the map back in 2003. And can you blame us? When the cupcake fad surged into popularity a few years back, Crumbs hit the floor…

‘Bike-In’ Coffee Shops are So Portlandia

April 12, 2013 // 10:30 am

“SO PORTLANDIA” is how one commenter describes these “bike-in” park stands, and she is SO RIGHT.

Except for the part about these hipster havens being in Portland, because apparently, Switzerland has outdone Oregon this time.

They’re called Velokafi, and they’re part of a combined effort by Zurich government…

This Hoodie Popcorn Holder is for Lazy, Innovative People

March 30, 2013 // 9:00 am

Another entry from the world of WTF Life Hacks, here’s the most efficient, environmentally friendly, hygienically-questionable method of snacking on popcorn while at the computer, knitting, reading, or anything else that involves too much work with your hands to waste time with a bowl. Simple reverse your hoodie, hope it’s…

(G)RAPEFRUIT? Worst. Headline. Ever.

March 11, 2013 // 6:34 pm

Graphic designer at Mankato Free Press: You had one job.

I mean, grapefruit is already round. Is it that difficult to make a quirky, fruit-shaped “G”? Especially considering the next four letters in today’s volatile, LOL jokes world? Did you want to supply blogs and

Science Admits What Kids Have Known for Years – Sugar Can Heal Better Than Antibiotics

February 22, 2013 // 8:00 am

Thank Moses Murandu. We’re so glad someone finally believes us.

Apparently, in Zimbabwe, where Murandu (now a lecturer on adult nursing at an English university) grew up, his father regularly used granulated sugar to help speed the healing process of open wounds. When Murandu moved to the UK, he…

Beer Goes High Fashion with Photographer Annie Leibovitz

January 17, 2013 // 2:52 pm

If the name ‘Leibovitz’ sounds familiar, it’s because you’ve seen her work, probably in Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, or just that killer Disney-themed series she did a few years ago. If the word ‘beer’ sounds familiar, it’s because it’s beer.