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News Bites March 1, 2018

New Netflix show “Nailed It” celebrates cooking fails

Pinterest is packed with tons of whimsical, impressive looking recipes that we all dream of recreating someday — and sometimes, we wish we hadn’t. Even with the best of intentions those adorable baby shower bunny cookies end up looking like baby’s worst nightmare. And that pretty unicorn cake — definitely less than magical. The internet is full of these hilarious and relatable memes, often appropriately captioned “Nailed It.” And in a stroke of genius, Netflix has made this the premise of their newest show by the same name. Nailed It will feature three home bakers “with a terrible track record” who will try to recreate some of Pinterest’s most popular goodies. As a reality competition show, of course prizes are involved. The baker who comes closest to actually nailing it will be awarded $10,000. Famed chocolatier Jacques Torres and comedian Nicole Byer will host the light-hearted show, where epic fails will be celebrated alongside the…

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News Bites February 1, 2018

‘Central Perk’ coffee shops could be headed our way

Friends fans, listen up. All these years dreaming about hanging out with your five best buds at a cozy coffee shop might just turn into a reality. While Rachel won’t be there to serve you and Phoebe won’t be singing “Smelly Cat” on stage (definitely for the best), a Central Perk themed café could be coming to a town near you. While there is no official word yet, reportedly earlier this month, Warner Bros. Entertainment, who owns the rights to the successful ’90s television show, trademarked the use of the Central Perk name. According to celebrity-gossip site The Blast, Warner Bros. trademarked the name “Central Perk” as well as the logo for potential use for “coffee shop and cafe services.” The entertainment company also reported filed for exclusive rights to the name for products such as toys, board games and slot machines. Simply trademarking a name doesn’t mean franchised coffee cafés are…

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News Bites January 8, 2018

New January releases to watch on Netflix, Hulu if you love food

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If you’re into food entertainment, consider this the Golden Age. Every month, major networks and streaming services release new shows about chefs, diets, restaurants and eating habits around the world. Here are the new releases on Netflix and Hulu I’ll be watching this month. https://youtu.be/_ot6W_7hvrM Rotten Netflix, January 5 The food system is broken and corrupt, dirty and inhumane. If you’re not aware of this, you ought to be. Netflix’s new 6-part true crime series, Rotten, will bring you up to speed. If you buy food in the United States, you should probably check this one out. Anthony Bourdain teamed up with Zero Point Zero Production for this new venture after the duo saw success with Wasted last year, a documentary about the global food waste problem. Barefoot Contessa, Cutthroat Kitchen Hulu, January 1 Surprisingly, Food Network released some of its most popular shows for streaming. The two most recent seasons of Ina…

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Seasonal December 12, 2017

Th best food scenes from holiday movies

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The holidays are all about eating and spending time with family, so of course popular movies are packed with drool-worthy food shots — eating is our preferred holiday pastime after all. Here are a few of the most memorable, hilarious, or just plain weird food scenes from your favorite seasonal family flicks. A Christmas Story (1983) After an eventful holiday season, Ralphie and his family finally sit down to eat a delicious Chinese Christmas meal of roast duck at the only restaurant open on Dec. 25. https://youtu.be/xTq20prt0K8 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) Ah yes. The family feast. Electrocuted kitties and combustible Christmas trees, are only background entertainment as the first family of Christmas comedy dives into this desert-dry turkey and Auth Bethany’s moldy Jell-O salad. https://youtu.be/8ihEZMMOYmQ Home Alone 1 (1990) “Guys! I’m eating junk and watching rubbish!” You might say, Kevin had his “Netflix and chill” game before Netflix was even a thing. https://youtu.be/PMu5lQkcs0w Elf (2003) Yup. Will…

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News Bites July 12, 2017

Game of Thrones Golden Ale Arrives in Time for Season 7

If you can count on anything in a Game of Throne episode, it’s backstabbing, dragons doing something cool, and a Lannister drinking way too much. So it only seems natural for the hit HBO series to branch out into the theme-drink business. We’ve already welcomed, and loved, the Westeros-inspired wines. Now, if you’re into fandom inspired booze, grab your stein and get ready for the ultimate ale. Ommegang’s Bend the Knee golden ale is a light ale brewed with honey. The results are a a bubbly, beautiful golden brew. The matte black bottles retail for about $11 each, and you can choose your house: The Lannister lion, Stark direwolf, or Targaryen three-headed dragon. This isn’t Ommegang’s first GOT inspired drafts. They released several beers including Three Eyed Raven in 2015. Find out where you can purchase this tasty adult beverage by using this beer finder, and be sure to stock up! After all, winter is coming.

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Seasonal February 14, 2017

Chocolate’s shining on-screen moments

If you’re hoping to receive a sweet treat today, you’re not alone. Candy is the most wanted Valentine’s Day gift with a full 94% of Americans hoping to receive chocolate for Valentine’s Day—more than any other gift. And more than 40% of people say a heart-shaped box makes the gift even sweeter, according to a survey conducted by the National Confectioners Association. “Candy plays an important role in helping people celebrate special occasions like Valentine’s Day,” John Downs, president & CEO of the National Confectioners Association is quoted saying on the NCA website. More than 40 million heart-shaped chocolate boxes were sold for Valentine’s Day. Caramel-flavored chocolates topping the list. Chocolate-covered nuts are a close second. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, but what would this holiday be without chocolate? Because we can all seemingly agree that chocolate is the best part of the day (any day, really),…

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