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Five Random Facts About Beer You Probably Didn't Know

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:34:41 +0000

I thought it just tasted really good…especially when it’s really cold and I’m out on the boat on the lake. Here are five random facts about beer you probably DON’T know. #1.) There’s a term for the study of beer and beer making. It’s called zythology. 2.) The first drunk driver was . . . [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

McDonald's Getting Rid of Popular Menu Items — Is Your Favorite Getting the Golden Axe?

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:26:05 +0000

McDonald’s is shaking up its menu. Except, instead of adding a hundred new items as usual, the Golden Arches is giving the golden axe to some crowd favorites. Act surprised when I tell you it’s mostly the healthy stuff and when I say “healthy” I mean it will kill you “later” rather than “on the [...]

Handy Chart to Help You Pair Wine With Food

Cole — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:31:13 +0000

Are you stumped when it comes to pairing a good wine with a carefully prepared meal? Worry no longer with this cleverly designed food pairing chart from WineFolly.com. It will help you make expert decisions like pairing a Merlot with chicken, Champagne with hard cheese and fish, and Pinot Grigio with roasted vegetables.

IHOP To Offer Free Pancakes On February 5 For National Pancake Day

Rich Ledoux — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:37:49 +0000

Get ready pancake lovers! IHOP, one of America's most popular family-friendly restaurants, will once again invite everyone to enjoy FREE pancakes during National Pancake Day on February 5, 2013, while celebrating Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' 30th Anniversary. Donations to be made to Shodair Children’s Hospital in Helena.

Subway Pledges to Make Every Footlong Sandwich Actually a Foot Long

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:13:19 +0000

If you thought Subway wasn’t going to budge an inch on its stance regarding the scandal over how long its footlong sandwiches really are, you’re wrong. The restaurant chain has released a statement saying: We have redoubled our efforts to ensure consistency and correct length in every sandwich we serve. Our commitment remains steadfast to [...]

How to Open a Pomegranate – Best Technique [VIDEO]

Cole — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:14:34 +0000

As I was enjoying the heater in my house on this cold Bozeman Sunday, I decided it was a good time to eat my recently purchased pomegranate. Last time I attempted opening a pomegranate, I ended up with juice all over me, the counter and the floor. This time was different. I found the video [...]

Russia Finally Admits That Beer is an Alcoholic Beverage

Mike Adams — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:00:31 +0000

There has been some speculation, throughout the years, that drinking booze can lead to intoxication, or even alcoholism. Because of this, Russia has finally decided to officially declare beer an alcoholic beverage as a means of keeping their citizens from turning into full-blown boozehounds. Like us Americans. I mean they didn't say it was because of us, but it's a good bet.

Lefse— Russell Gets A Lesson In Norwegian Tradition

Russell Damm — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:45:43 +0000

What the Lefse is going on here? It sounds like a curse word almost! while at my mother in laws for Thanksgiving I helped out in the kitchen a little. I, believe it or not, am actually pretty good in a kitchen. I'm no Chef Boyardee, but I can handle a pan! There was a planned Lefse making party... and I was asked to help... Not sure what they were thinking!

People Go Nuts Over Fried Turkey Testicles

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:00:00 +0000

As guys, we'll eat almost anything. Brew us up some cat poop coffee, toss us a stuffed cone pizza explosion; we can handle it. There is one thing we're a little weary to try, though -- mostly because it's a male issue at hand -- deep fried turkey testicles.

Are You Cooking Your Turkey All Wrong? – Thawing, Preparation and Upside Down Cooking Tips [VIDEO]

Cole — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:33:42 +0000

I have never personally cooked a turkey. I hope that when my time comes, I will have someone close by to aide in the process. Good thing we have YouTube nowadays because I basically just learned everything I needed to in exactly 2 minutes. This video explains and shows you how to properly thaw, prepare, [...]

If You Need Help With Your Bird, Call Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line

Rich Ledoux — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:27:20 +0000

The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is now open throughout December, with trained professionals ready to help you prepare the perfect holiday turkey. Butterball operates their Turkey Talk-Line at 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372). You can call them throughout November and December. The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line employs more than 50 professionally trained, college-educated home economists and nutritionists, who respond to [...]

Are You Ready for 'Meatless Mondays'? — Survey of the Day

Mike Adams — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:30:04 +0000

Do you think you could ever find the motivation inside your carnivorous brain to not eat meat at least one day a week? We don't mean going full-blown vegan here, just eliminating meat from your diet one out of every seven days.

That is what the city of Los Angeles is hoping to achieve for its citizens, as the city council recently deemed all Mondays from this point forward in Los Angeles county to be “Meatless Mondays.”

Wendy's Is Getting Its First Makeover in 30 Years

Mike Adams — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:35:51 +0000

The Wendy’s logo is getting a makeover for the first time since 1983, as the Ohio based burger chain steers its focus on becoming known as a high-end hamburger restaurant. The new logo shies away from the almost-30-year-old boxed in, red-and-yellow burger badge with a distinguished new red font against a plain white background and [...]

Have Your Pizza and Drink It Too With This Pizza Beer

Mike Adams — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:20:15 +0000

SOLD. There is no better way to spend National Pizza Month than by drinking mass quantities of craft beer and committing unspeakable acts with, well, beer and pizza. Now, before you guys go humping the pepperoni off of that large pie that you just had delivered, you should know that the unspeakable acts that we [...]

Best Restaurant Deals for Seniors and Kids in Bozeman

Cole — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:54:35 +0000

How often do you eat out? Would you eat out more if it didn't cost so much? We've compiled a list of restaurants in and around Bozeman with kid and senior citizen deals to help reduce the cost of dining out. We hope this helps to afford a dinner out with the whole family. Making sure everyone gets along at the table we leave up to you!

Butter Chicken Recipe – The Dish With Sara Evans

Sara Evans — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:00:21 +0000

The dish with Sara Evans is an exclusive new feature which gives the ‘Anywhere’ hitmaker a platform to share her many delicious recipes (remember, she’s a mom and stepmom to 7 kids!) with country music fans. Check back next week for a fun new quick-and-easy recipe straight from the singer herself!

New Research Reveals Egg Yolk Is As Unhealthy as Cigarettes

Mike Adams — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:26:08 +0000

Just short of playing Russian roulette at the breakfast table, the consensus seems to be that we are all doomed without a doubt, as the latest chapter of the great American death machine has just revealed that eating egg yolk may be just as bad as smoking cigarettes.

So what in the name of Joe Camel is going on here?

Which Professions Drink the Most Coffee?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:34:08 +0000

Many of us enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning — but depending on your job, you may be more likely keep a pot brewing all day long.

In a survey of almost 5,000 US workers, Dunkin’ Donuts and CareerBuilder found our professions, age, and even the region in which we live can influence how much java we drink every day.