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The Stories Behind 11 Famous Cocktails
mentalfloss.com — When you belly up to the bar, how well do you know the cocktail you’re ordering? The ingredients of these famous tipples may be familiar to bar patrons the world over, but some of their origins are as debatable as those of the Flaming Moe. Here’s a quick rundown of where some of your favorite drinks entered a glass for the first time.More… (Food & Drink)
lekaheNew treatment could prove instant hangover cure
telegraph.co.uk — A bloodstream 'cleaner' which could save thousands of lives a year by quickly disabling poisons has been invented by British scientists, and and may even provide an instant hangover cure.More… (Food & Drink)
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Russians claim their drinking prowess is a 'myth'
telegraph.co.uk — Russians may be in the midst of a collective post-New Year's hangover, but Moscow's chief physician has come out to say that it's an undeserved myth that Russians drink more than most people.More… (Food & Drink)
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Secret cheatsheet for decoding expiration codes
consumerist.com — Ever stare at an expiration code that reads like "1L24A22J"? How the hell are you suppose to know what that means? Here's handy cheat sheet explaining the various code format.More… (Food & Drink)
d2002Organic honey in America is a lie
seattlepi.nwsource.com — For American-made honey, the "organic" boast, experts say, is highly suspect. Beekeepers may be doing their part, but honeybees have a foraging range of several miles, exposing them to pesticides, fertilizers and pollutants on their way back to the hive.More… (Food & Drink)
Adults can be liable for underage drinkers
upi.com — More than 1 in 4 young U.S. adults say they have attended at least one party in the last year where minors were served alcohol, a survey indicates. More… (Food & Drink)
ThePowerDiggerNew Hawaiian Coffee - "Barack O Blend"
pacific.bizjournals.com — Kona coffee farmers Joe and deepa Tiare Alban, owners of Kona Joe Coffee, decided after the election to honor Obama with the Barack O Blend, which is made of Hawaiian, Indonesian and Kenyan coffees.More… (Food & Drink)
existentialduckThe 11 Most Radical Beer Commercials of the 80's
sloshspot.com — The 1980s were nuts: cocaine, brick phones, Kirk Gibson and Reaganomics. But most importantly, it was the decade in which the campiest, and most ridiculous beer adverts were created. These commercials have a distinct playfulness to them, rather than the sex-laden advertising efforts of the 1990s, and the absurd or relatively high-brow commercials oMore… (Food & Drink)
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LA's Most Successful Female Chef Lost Everything to Madoff
latimes.com — It's a good thing Nancy Silverton still has her day job. The La Brea Bakery founder and queen of L.A.'s restaurant scene is among the legions of investors who've lost their fortunes in the alleged $50-billion fraud attributed to New York financier Bernard L. Madoff.More… (Food & Drink)
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Mastering the art of the all-you-can-eat buffet
1000awesomethings.com — If you’re a Buffet Amateur like me, your pupils dilate and your mouth starts watering as soon as you spot the long table full of steam trays and criss-crossed table cloths. Since then I’ve been tutored on the art of mastering the all-you-can-eat buffet. Everybody’s got their own techniques, but here’s what I’ve learned over the years.More… (Food & Drink)
MrBabyManIowa City Considers Ban on Happy Hour
qctimes.com — The Iowa City city council will consider a ban on happy hours at a meeting next month. The ordinance comes amid a wide-ranging examination of the city’s take on alcohol.More… (Food & Drink)
jaybolBurger King Lies to Its Customers
oregoncatalyst.com — It is time to take Burger King to task. Let them know you don’t appreciate being lied to and that you don’t allow spyware on your computer. Let the state attorney general know you don’t like this invasion of privacy. Let the Better Business Bureau know, too. Visit www.consumeraffairs.com and let them know. Stop by www.complaints.com and leaveMore… (Food & Drink)
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The Effects of Alcohol
recipes.howstuffworks.com — If you have seen someone who has had too much to drink, you've probably noticed definite changes in that person's performance and behavior. The body responds to alcohol in stages, which correspond to an increase in BAC. More… (Food & Drink)
hdar3415The 10 Best Foods You Aren't Eating
abcnews.go.com — Of course, there are many superfoods that never see the inside of a shopping cart. Some you've never heard of, and others you've simply forgotten about. That's why we've rounded up the best of the bunch. Make a place for them on your table and you'll instantly upgrade your health -- without a prescription. More… (Food & Drink)
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The Amateur Mixologist: Gifts for the At-Home Bartender
esquire.com — The best bottles, tools, and accoutrements for your home bar.More… (Food & Drink)
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