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Taco Bell Waffle Tacos Are Coming to Make You Fatter

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:30:15 +0000

Taco Bell recently changed America’s taco calculus by offering Doritos-flavored shells. Their next move appears to be far more radical. Fast food fans in Southern California are reporting the presence of waffle tacos on the menu at some local Taco Bell franchises. The item, which goes for 89 cents, features a waffle folded around sausage [...]

Enter Brookshire Brothers BBQ Cook-Off at Summer Fest Texas 2013

Autumn McDaniel — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:02:53 +0000

Is your BBQ the best in Texas? Prove it. Bring your pit, smoker and secret sauce recipes to Summer Fest 2013 and challenge teams from across the state in a BBQ showdown, May 18, 2013. Summer Fest Texas is proud to partner with Brookshire Brothers for all of your cooking needs! Pick the best cuts [...]

Raising Cane's Hosting 'Educator Appreciation Day' With Free Food Today

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:29:43 +0000

Everyone likes chicken fingers, right? Went to a “par-tay” last week, and they ran out of “fingers”. Needless to say, me and a whole bunch of others, began raising cane about that! Speaking of raising cane, “Raising Cane’s”, with more than 150 restaurants in 18 states, will be celebrating “Educator Appreciation Day” next month. Are [...]

How to Keep Beer Cold; The Secret Revealed!

Jen Austin — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:20:46 +0000

I always do my best to keep you updated on what's happening in the world of beer, and today I found a nice little nugget that might help keep you happy at your outdoor barbecues this summer.

What's the best way exactly, to keep that beer cold? It may not matter so much with subsequent beers, but the first and second ones sure do taste best if they're ice cold. So what's the secret?

Budweiser's Buddy Cup Lets You Become Facebook Friends With Your Drinking Buddies While You Get Hammered

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:59:32 +0000

The next time you drink a Bud, you could be making a bud. Budweiser has unveiled a new Buddy Cup, which allows people to become Facebook friends when they touch glasses as they knock back a cold one. The glass, created by Budwesier Brazil, features a built-in chip synched with Facebook. “A computer chip with [...]

East Texas Research May Have Worldwide Impact

Jen Austin — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:59:00 +0000

Some East Texas students are researching one particular bug, about the size of a tick, that can have a detrimental impact on crops like wheat.

A lab in Syria harvested the bugs and sent them over to the students at Stephen F Austin, and since the process was complex, it took about a year to get them.

Budweiser To Change The Shape of Beer Cans

Jen Austin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:27:45 +0000

Oh no! Someone is messing with your beer!

Anheuser Busch has announced they'll change the shape of Budweiser beer cans starting May 6th, and they'll start selling the new bowtie-shaped cans in 8-packs.

Imagine if you will, that the can will be in the form of that red Budweiser logo seen here. It's a bowtie, but it kinda looks like a woman's waist too, huh?

Good News; Maybe the South Isn't the Fattest After All

Jen Austin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:05:03 +0000

If a survey-taker called and said she was doing research on obesity in the US and asked how much you weigh, would you tell the truth?

The South always gets a bad rap for having the biggest obesity problems, but now there's new evidence that shows perhaps we're just more honest! Some of the worst obesity problems in the US are said to be in southern states like Mississippi and Alabama, and Texas doesn't fare a whole lot better. But maybe that's just because those in northern states aren't quite as forthcoming with the details about their body weight.

Women Aren't the Only Ones Who Go For Retail Therapy

Jen Austin — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:48:22 +0000

Women have known this for a long time, but now research proves it. Shopping can make a person feel better! Women are known for engaging in a little retail therapy to improve mood, but guys do it too. Women and men just buy drastically different items when they’re feeling blue. A new survey by Ebates.com [...]

Texas Among the Baseball Teams with the Most Expensive Food

Jen Austin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:03:46 +0000

It's opening day for most Major League Baseball teams, and it's time to talk about the important baseball things; like the food!

Have you tried that $26 hot dog at the Texas Rangers' stadium? That hot dog dubbed the "Boomstick," is a 2-foot-long beef hot dog, smothered in chili, nacho cheese, jalapenos and caramelized onions on a potato bun. Even if you break it down into 6-inch portions and share it with your buddies, that monster still costs $6.50 per person.

What do baseball fans around the country pay for concessions, and how does Texas compare?

Applebee's Loses Bid to Extend Alcohol Service Hours in Nacogdoches

Rick St. Nick — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:22:32 +0000

The final score: 4-1 against Applebee’s. That was the vote by the city council on whether or not to make an exception to current law, and allow an interested Applebee’s franchise to break ground in Nacogdoches. At the heart of the matter was – one hour. The current ordinance on the books does not permit [...]

New Coffee Has 200 Percent of the Normal Buzz

Jen Austin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:54:20 +0000

This is something you might be able to file away in the “Is-this-really-necessary” folder. A new coffee has been manufactured to contain 200 percent of the caffeine of a regular cup of brew. Comments the company has received say things like, “Where Red Bull gives you wings, this coffee puts rockets on your back.” Dear [...]

Fill in the Blank: "Alcohol Makes Me Better At…"

Jen Austin — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:08:43 +0000

It's no secret that alcohol strips away inhibitions. Maybe there are a few things that you can't do sober, but once you have a few beers you're an expert and ready to enter a national competition.

Like pool. I don't drink much anymore because it gives me migraines, but back in the day I was a pool sharp-shooter after a few rum and Diet Cokes. Without any alcohol at all I was terrible at pool. And you? Are you better at karaoke after a few drinks? That's what many people say, and it's one of the top answers on a new survey.

The 'Baco' Bacon Shell Taco Will Either Make Baseball More Enjoyable Or Kill You

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 17:01:00 +0000

The action on the field may not be the only heart-stopping thing fans of the West Michigan Whitecaps see this season. The Detroit Tigers’ minor league team has announced the newest culinary delight fans can enjoy during games: “The Baco”. As its name indicates, the Baco is a taco with a shell made entirely out [...]

Iron Maiden To Serve Up 'Trooper' Premium Ale

Dave Swanson — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:35:15 +0000

Iron Maiden vocalist, pilot and all around renaissance man, Bruce Dickinson, is now about to unleash a first-class beer on the world. Named after one of Iron Maiden’s most beloved songs, ’Trooper’ is being touted as a premium ale and has been brewed into existence at Robinson Brewery, who have been brewing award-winning beers from its Unicorn [...]

Whataburger Giving Back to the Community – Here's How You Can Help!

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:48:15 +0000

Unless you are familiar with hamburger history, you may not know exactly "WHAT" you are actually looking at when you come face-to-face with that famous orange and white "W". And, as you dive into their scrumptious menu with the same intensity as Jerry Jones manages the Dallas Cowboys, you may still be in doubt about the legacy of your dining experience.

Lufkin Welcomes 'Restaurant Impossible' To Local Eatery [VIDEO]

Rick St. Nick — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:25:55 +0000

One of my personal favorite reality television shows is Restaurant Impossible, and while I sometimes don't understand the words coming from the mouth of the show's host, Robert Irvine (because he sometimes shouts orders in a thick accent), I'm floored with his expertise and the buck stops here attitude.

College Students Are Stealing Nutella, and It's Costing Big Bucks

Jen Austin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:11:42 +0000

Once you find a food you really like at the cafeteria, you stick with it, right? So many students at Columbia University love that chocolate hazelnut spread known as Nutella, that it’s costing the school’s dining hall $5000 per week! This hasn’t happened yet at SFA, so hopefully I didn’t just give ya all some [...]

What's the History of the Irish Car Bomb?

Cole Stryker — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:30:08 +0000

The Irish car bomb (a shot of Irish whiskey and Irish cream dropped into a pint of Guinness) is a standard St. Patrick’s Day cocktail, though its origins aren’t commonly known. First of all, it didn’t originate in Ireland. In 1979, Charles B. Oat created the drink at Wilson’s Saloon in Norwich, Connecticut, according to [...]

5 Post-St. Patrick's Day Hangover Remedies

dianavilibert — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:45:55 +0000

Step away from the Bloody Mary. The hair of the dog may go down easy, but it won’t cure that hangover. Instead, try these remedies that we swear by—and some (sour pickle juice?!) we’ll pass on.