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United Nations Supports Junk Food Tax

Mary Martin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:10:06 +0000

The United Nations in the past has been mostly concerned with the distribution of food to where there is starvation and famine. Now, the UN is supporting a junk food tax that could effect those countries where food is in abundance.

'National Chocolate Covered Anything Day' Is the Best Excuse to Pig Out [VIDEOS]

Kathy Landin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:01:59 +0000

Get out your fondue pot and anything you can impale on a toothpick, because this is a random national day of celebration worth getting into. Friday, December 16 is National Chocolate Covered Anything Day. Here are 10 ways to celebrate this holiday. 1 Chocolate-Drizzled Strawberries For the sake of full disclosure, there is [...]

Put Down the Raw Cookie Dough and You Won't Get E. Coli — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:28:08 +0000

Arguably the best part about making cookies during the holidays is getting a sneak spoonful of the raw dough before it goes in the oven. Like with tons of other great-tasting grub, however, it’s so not good for us. In fact, two years ago, 77 people in 30 states became ill from doing just that.

Which Kids' Breakfast Cereal Has the Most Sugar? [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:50:20 +0000

If you’re giving your kids breakfast cereal and thinking you’re doing a good thing, you may want to think again. According to a new report, some are no better feeding them cake and cookies. After the Environmental Working Group checked the content of 84 popular cereals, it found Kellogg’s Honey Smacks had a whopping 56 [...]

Girl Scout Cookie Flavored Lip Balm

BJ Kelley — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:45:00 +0000

Besides Christmas, it’s one of my favorite times of year. I’m talking about Girl Scout cookie time! It’s like a scavenger hunt… Trying to find out where the Tagalongs are! Then, to the freezer they go. In my mind, I’ve bought enough to last all year, but that’s never the case. It’s not a perfect [...]

It Actually Exists – Bad Fair Food!

BJ Kelley — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:54:58 +0000

Being a food lover, I love this time of year because the State Fair gives me so many choices!

And, until this weekend, I'd never tried anything I hated.

Sure, the deep fried Orero's and Fried Coke aren't my favorites, but they were at least edible!

What Makes The McDonald's McRib So Tasty?

BJ Kelley — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:40:23 +0000

Growing up in the 1980′s, I can remember all the McDonaldland characters, when Chicken McNuggets came out, and the introduction of the McRib. But unlike McNuggets though, the McRib comes and goes like magic. So this afternoon, I was talking with Tracy over at our sister station, Kiss Country 93.7… And she’s never had a [...]

Funnel Cake Plus Bacon Equals Delicious?

BJ Kelley — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:29:11 +0000

I’m all for trying new foods. At the State Fair of Louisiana, I think I’ve managed to eat one of everything, including the beef sundae! I’ve told you about some of the newest fair foods that are coming our way… Like Fried Bubblegum and Fried Butter. Well, I’ve found another food that I’d like to [...]

Fried Bubblegum A Favorite At Texas State Fair

BJ Kelley — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:12:08 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, I did a story about some of the “Deep Fried Favorites” at state fairs. But, how did I miss this?!? Deep fried bubblegum!!! Yes, that’s right… Bubblegum. It was one of the top finalists for the Big Tex Choice Awards. Other contenders included: Fried Autumn Pie, Deep Fried Salsa, and [...]

Mmm, New Deep Fried Fair Foods To Try

BJ Kelley — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:10:48 +0000

I'm getting excited!

On my way in to the Radio Ranch today, I saw some billboards for the State Fair Of Louisiana coming up October 27 - November 13.

And that always makes me happy... Because of all the great food.

And we all know that the best foods come on a stick, or are deep fried... Or both!

A Study Shows Potato Chips Will Make You Fat And Disgusting. Imagine That!

dennisboddie — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:05:31 +0000

It doesn’t take a genius to figure out eating potato chips will cause you to pack on the pounds.

Or maybe it does.

Researchers at Harvard have found that eating the salty snacks will result in people gaining more weight ov