Mexican food is everywhere. I was going back trying to migrate old posts and ran into one celebrating Glenn Bell for creating Taco Bell. Not because it is any good, but because it created an entry for Mexican food to the rest of the country.
And here we are, decades later, with a large footprint of Mexican food available across the country.
Category Archives: Health & Diet
A Brief History of Puerto Rico’s Beloved Mofongo
Things you didn’t think you wanted to know about mofongo.
How Rum Helped the U.S. Win Its Independence
You live in what is left of a free nation, partially because of rum. No, I am not kidding.
Kwik Trip discontinuing beloved bagged milk this spring
Admittedly, one of the weirdest things I noticed upon moving here was the bagged milk at the gas stations. I got used to it. Never used it, but got used to it.
But now it is going away. Time marches on.
The History Behind Peeps
The more you know…about marshmallow critters.
How Chinese Food Won Over the World
Here’s a story about a film detailing the spread of Chinese food globally.
Even when cultures clash and racism abounds, food is often the way we reach out to each other.
The ultimate brand experience: Insights from Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey
In trying to recover a story from the same source (which I did *not* accomplish) I found this story about fans of Stranahan’s whiskey pulling volunteer shifts at the plant. Which sounds like a lot of fun actually.
These Are The Must-Visit Delis In America
I mean, not a life goal, but definitely a list to check out if I am in the area.
Snoop Dogg and Master P sue Walmart and Post for trying to sabotage their cereal
First off, this is pretty good stuff.
Secondly, I am completely sure Walmart is screwing over a small company at the behest of a large supplier. I mean, even at our local Cub, we have to go to the other side of the store to find the stuff. At an end cap. with the discount stuff, facing the wall.
But at least they aren’t overcharging like I have read happens at some stores. I mean, the stuff is good, but not at $10 a box.
So why? Because the makers are “gangster rappers”? Or black?
Making, Trading and Consuming Phoenician Wine
I found this to be really dang interesting. Odd how it had already been archived on it’s original site.