Nat Geo Magazine Wants Your Corn Dogs!

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National Geographic magazine is calling their readers to submit pictures of the famous state fair food the Corn Dog. This cousin of the much more popular hot dog, is a hot dog coated in cornbread batter and deep fried in hot oils. It's a favorite among the B4B crew.

This unique concoction of meat on a stick can be referenced at times by any of the following names:corn dog, pogo, dagwood dog, pluto pup or corny dog.

There is some debate as to the exact origins of the corn dog. According to Wikipedia, "A number of current corn dog vendors lay claim that credit for the invention and/or popularization of the corn dog goes towards Carl and Neil Fletcher for when they introduced their "Corny Dogs" at the Texas State Fair sometime between 1938 and 1942. The Pronto Pup vendors at the Minnesota State Fair claim to have invented the corn dog in 1941. Cozy Dog Drive-in, in Springfield, IL, claims to have been the first to serve corn dogs on sticks, in 1946. Also in 1946, Dave Barham opened the first location of Hot Dog on a Stick at Muscle Beach, Califorina.

If you're as much of a fan of the corn dog as we are, mark your calendars the first Saturday of March as National Corn Dog Day. This day is not only a celebration for corn dogs, but an overall holiday for basketball, beer and tator tots.

Should you have an interesting picture of your favorite corn dog click here for more information on how to submit your photo to Nat Geo.

Looks like we're not the only ones that love corn dogs...apparently someone in Orange County likes to take a bite.

Your Own Taco Truck!

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Check out Goopymart and their Taco paper trucks...Print'em out and fold'em!

Pizza Hut slices the Pizza off

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Last week Yum Brands announced a new direction on their image and marketing future. Probably triggered by the existing economic downturn the company part of the Pepsico group has decided to upgrade their services from simple delivery huts now into now full meal huts.

This Goliath, that contributed to develop and shape the fast food industry during the last 5 decades will be reinvented to "The Hut."


It will be interesting to see how this company will perform when leaving its existing comfort zone (the company launched its first IPO as PIZ) and adventuring into new blue oceans.

Hopefully this risky change (it is important to remember that Pizza Hut is a global iconic brand) can help to boost sales, relaunch its image and keep America's growing FF business flourishing.

Let's see if Jessica minds dropping the pizza...

Say Cheese!

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The Big Cheese! It is very difficult to locate a good pizza parlor with a college town feel in Miami but look no further.



Serving great pizza and garlic rolls since 1984, The Big Cheese is a great place for a quick bite or a long meal. The staff is friendly (most have been working there for years) and the prices are great. You can order an entire pie or order by the slice. The walls are covered in University of Miami memorabilia (they are official sponsors of UM sports) and you can often see famous athletes eating alongside students and families.


Look out for their most famous patron who can often be seen eating here.

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KFC Unable To Eat?

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It seem as though the Colonel is being restricted by the FCC to use the word "Eat" in their advertisements. According to a report by The Onion, "KFC’s claim that its fried offerings have ‘that taste you’ll just love to eat’ is in direct violation of federal regulations,” acting FCC chairman Michael Copps said. “The word ‘eat’ is legally permissible only in reference to substances appropriate for human consumption. Any implication that a consumer could or should ‘enjoy’ a KFC Crispy Strip fails to meet these standards, and presents an unlawful deception to consumers.”

Ouch...

Check out some other violators on Mr. Copps list:

Kara's Cupcakes...Sweetness!

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If you ever happen to be in Ghirardelli Square in San Fran and you're craving some sweet other than GD chocolate, check out a little cupcake shop named Kara's.

The frosting is cream cheese based and they have numerous different options such as: coconut, sweet vanilla, karrot, banana, java and raspberry dazzle.

The cupcakes are made from scratch everyday and they use only organic ingredients.

Check them out for a nice little treat.


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The Kogi Truck Experience

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So I just stood in line (with about 30 other people) for 20 mins in downtown LA just to try the much hyped about Kogi truck and I can honestly say without hesitation - amazing!

This interesting combination of Korean BBQ and Mexican traditional snacks such as tacos and burritos truly makes this a unique combination of flavors.

Must have are the sliders and hot dogs (sold out by the time I got to order).

Watch out for Kogi cause this truck is gonna keep on moving.

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Tom Hanks recommends In-N-Out burgers to Conan O'Brien on The Tonight Show

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Conan O'Brien asked Tom Hanks yesterday on The Tonight Show what he needs to experience in L.A. since he is new to town. Tom Hanks said "one of the true great things about Los Angeles is ... In-N-Out burger". He also spoke about the In-N-Out burger mobile that arrives late at night on movie sets to deliver their delicious burgers.

I heard that one year Tom Hanks was nearly late to the Oscars because he stopped over to have an In-N-Out burger.

Old Miami Cheese Steaks

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Woody's Famous Steak Sandwich has been serving their "famous" cheese steaks since 1954. Located in North Miami, it has remained relatively unchanged since it first opened. There are still pictures of old Miami on the walls.


The current owners are not the original owners but they have not changed much except they now offer a few more eating options. They still serve good cheese steaks and fries at low prices. It is well worth the visit for a quick and inexpensive lunch.

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Obama visits 5 Guys in Washington D.C.

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Obama loves a burger. Last time he went on burger run he took Biden with him to Ray's Hell Burger. This time he took Brian Williams from NBC News to 5 guys (the B4B crew loves this place).

Obama ordered his cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, jalapeno peppers, and mustard while Brian Williams ordered his cheeseburger with ketchup only.

Which burger will Obama eat next? In-N-Out?