January 2008

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Fast Food Menus

Filed under: Food

The New York City Board of Health unanimously voted to make chain restaurants (more than 15 locations) post calorie numbers on their menu boards.

The New York Restaurant Association sued to stop it from happening, but lost. It seems like they might have an argument that this law should be for all restaurants. Is there some special logic to only forcing chain restaurants to displaying the unappetizing information? Aren't your arteries being clogged if you eat a Big Mac (540 calories, 29 grams of fat) or a burger from a restaurant with one (or 14 for that matter) stores?

Posted by Ben Palosaari at January 22, 2008 5:06 PM | Comments (0)

 

Half Baked Holiday

Filed under: Food

Only in America: National Pie Day. Wow. Here are the six most valuable things I learned from the American Pie Council's Web site.

'By its very nature, pie is meant to be eaten with others.'

By bringing pie to work, 'You’ll create a lot of good rapport and maybe even get a raise.'

The best way to thank somebody is 'with a warm hug wrapped in a delicious crust.'

Most Americans believe chocolate pie to be the 'most romantic pie.'

'It’s great with lunch, dinner or as a late-night snack.'

You can get free pie on National Pie Day at Bakers Square.

Posted by Ben Palosaari at January 17, 2008 11:27 AM | Comments (1)

 

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