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New Study Reveals McDonald's Is Easily America's Most Popular Business

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:16:07 +0000

When it comes to eating at McDonald’s, Americans are lovin’ it. A new study of more than 700,000 people has found that McDonald’s was the most-visited business in the country in March, with almost half of all people over the age of 14 stopping by. The top 10 was dominated by food establishments, while Walmart [...]

Proof That McDonald's Hamburgers Look the Same After 14 Years

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:28:46 +0000

On July 7, 1999, Dave Whipple bought a McDonald’s hamburger. The Utah man didn’t intend to eat it, but instead he wanted to prove that the burger was so pumped full of preservatives that it would look the same after a month. But Whipple soon forgot about his little science experience and left the burger [...]

Neighborhood Weekend Happenings

Carl Coffey — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:26:38 +0000

This weekend you can check out Lapeer County Business Expo at the Center Building in Lapeer on Saturday from 10am until 4pm. Enjoy an all you can eat Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at the West Goodland United Methodist Church at M-53 and Armstrong Road north of Imlay City serving from 4pm – 7pm. Then on Saturday [...]

National Animal Crackers Day

Carl Coffey — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:16:15 +0000

In 1871 in York, Pennsylvania Stauffer’s Biscuit Company was the first company to produce animal crackers. Other local bakeries soon came together under the National Biscuit Company, or “Nabisco.” It was in 1902, that the animal cracker’s box debuted with the “Barnum’s Animals” circus theme. So far there have been 37 different animals included in [...]

Celebrate And Enjoy A Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Carl Coffey — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:20:32 +0000

It’s National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! You can’t go wrong with three ingredients like this…bread, cheese, and butter. The first civilization to combine bread and cheese to make a cooked sandwich was the Ancient Roman Empire. Love those Romans. The American grilled cheese sandwich emerged in the 1920s when inexpensive cheese and affordable sliced bread [...]

Pizza Hut Launches New 'Crazy Cheesy Crust Pizza'

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:18:54 +0000

It’s about time Pizza Hut figured out a way to shove more cheese into a pizza. This makes stuffed crust pizzas look cowardly, even wimpy! Starting tomorrow, Pizza Huts nationwide will start selling the new Crazy Cheesy Crust pizza. The twist? Instead of bread, when you get to the end of your slice, you get [...]

Find Out What 2,000 Calories Actually Looks Like

Emerald Catron — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:31:51 +0000

Here’s a helpful video, if you were wondering how many carrots you could eat without going over 2,000 calories. If that sounds like something you definitely do not need to know, 2,000 calories is also quantified in Big Macs, pizza, Chipotle burritos and delicious, delicious avocados. Because you probably couldn’t eat 60 carrots if you [...]

Free Cone Day At Lapeer DQ

Carl Coffey — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:11:07 +0000

Today the first day of Spring is Free Cone Day at Lapeer Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Restaurant on South Main Street across from the K-Mart Plaza. For every mouth watering cone served on Free Cone Day, Dairy Queen guest are invited to make a donation to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, that raises money for [...]

You Know What This Minor League Baseball Game Needs? Milkshakes Made With Beer

Joe Student — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:37:22 +0000

How does a minor league baseball team plan to get all the guys to the yard this summer? Milkshakes, made with beer. You said baseball? Don’t be dumb.Â The Charleston (S.C.) RiverDogs of the South Atlantic League will allow of-age fans coming to Joseph P. Riley Park this summer to order up Beer Shakes â€” [...]

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 Tigersâ€™ 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 [...]

Celebrate Michigan Maple Syrup Month

Carl Coffey — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:27:51 +0000

Stop by West Goodland United Methodist Church this Saturday March 16th from 11am until 3pm for some “flippin fun” in conjunction with “Michigan Maple Syrup Month”. All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes served with Sausage, Orange Drink & Coffee. $7:00 per person, kids under 4 eat free. March is “Michigan Maple Syrup Month” to honor Michigan’s high quality pure [...]

A Review of Taco Bell's Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:32:37 +0000

Taco Bell has been an integral block of my food pyramid for almost two decades. Here is where things get a little odd though -- rarely do I stray from the regular. In the beginning the order was always the same -- three Soft Taco Supremes and three regular crunchy tacos -- with an occasional Grilled Stuft Burrito with beef. Boring but always delivered.

Catch A Local Fish Fry Dinner

Carl Coffey — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:24:28 +0000

Enjoy some great fish dinners in the neighborhood during the Lenten season. In Imlay City The Knights of Columbus all you can eat fish fry is every Friday in March from 5-8 p.m. The Knights of Columbus Hall is at 1405 North Van Dyke just north of Bowers Road. $10 for adults, $6 for children, [...]

Lapeer V.F.W. Friday Fish Fry

Carl Coffey — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:04:44 +0000

Looking for some good food and want to help out a great organization. The weekly Fish Fry Dinner is waiting for you at Lapeer V.F.W. on Daley Road just north of town off of M-24. Every Friday through March 29, with serving from 5pm until 8pm. Enjoy a great meal for $8 dine in $5 [...]

New Cookbook Pays Tribute to Beatles' Golden Anniversary

Jeff Giles — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:25:06 +0000

Good news, Beatles fans: While you're reflecting on the passage of a half-century since the release of the band's first LP, you can celebrate the band's groundbreaking music by baking all the meals listed in a brand new Beatles-inspired cookbook.

Scotland's First Krispy Kreme Store Causes Mile-Long Traffic Jam

Joe Student — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:05:45 +0000

Europe exports music, art and culture trends to America. The U.S. exports…doughnuts. Traffic police in Scotland were called in to relieve a massive snarl during the opening of the country's first Krispy Kreme store, whose drive-thru window caused mile-long jams.

Thankfully, the Scottish police cleared the jam by eating all the doughnuts. Just kidding. They advised citizens

Happy Paczki Day

Carl Coffey — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:18:09 +0000

A big Thank You to Sandy and everybody at the North Branch Bakery for providing all the Free Paczki we gave away for Fat Tuesday. Enjoy this Paczki love song from The Polish Muslims.

Mountain Dew Wants to 'Kickstart' Your Breakfast

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:33:47 +0000

Mountain Dew is about to become part of a balanced breakfast. Later this month, PepsiCo will begin selling a new breakfast drink with Mountain Dew flavor called Kickstart. The beverage will feature 5% juice, as well as vitamins B and C and a splash of caffeine that should help perk you up before that dreaded [...]

5 Great Foods You Must Eat for a Healthy Heart

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:09:31 +0000

We’re in the midst of American Heart Month, so it’s more important than ever to focus on treating your heart right.

And maybe nothing matters more than eating the right foods.

Lapeer County Dinner For Ducks Unlimited

Carl Coffey — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:59:52 +0000

The Annual Lapeer County Ducks Unlimited Banquet will be taking place on Saturday, February 23 at the Lapeer Center Building, in Lapeer.

Doors open at 5:00 pm, with Dinner at 6:00 pm. You're invited to a fun evening, with great food, and exclusive Ducks Unlimited merchandise and prizes. Proceeds go to fund critical waterfowl and wetland conservation.