1. The Cocktail: This New Orleans drink made from rum and fruit juices was invented by Pat O’Brien in the 1940s. Interestingly, O’Brien only concocted it because he needed to get rid of a lot of excess rum. He even gave them away for free to visiting sailors. The drink is now a staple of Mardi Gras and Cajun-flavored parties across the country.
Breast milk can provide a range of health, growth and immunity benefits for infants, but some moms are offering unregulated breast milk for sale online despite serious warnings from health officials.
October 17, 2012 Another Abilene business is closing it's doors. Famous Dave's will be closing for good on October 31st.
October 16, 2012 You will react one of two ways, either "wow, look at all that money she is saving" or "are you kidding me, she should do this when all the check-outs are open! Somebody get me a manager, I'm not waiting behind this psycho shopper!" I know this because, it happened to me when I went to check out at the local Wal-Mart Super Center. I was struck behind an "extreme coupon shopper" who by the way saved about $330.00, and the couple behind me who flew into a rage and was demanding to see a manager. I had never seen extreme couponing in real life before.
October 16, 2012 I like hamburgers as much as the next person, especially Whataburger's Green Chile Double, but I wouldn't pay an arm and leg for it. However, the latest trend seems to be "gourmet" burgers and in New York it seems it's become a competition to see who can make the most expensive gourmet burger.
Recently, Applebee's launched a "lunch decoy" ad campaign which encourages folks to reclaim their lunch break. So, how many people are taking their midday meal at their desk?
The Wendy’s logo is getting a makeover for the first time since 1983, as the Ohio based burger chain steers its focus on becoming known as a high-end hamburger restaurant.
When one thinks of the flavors Pumpkin Pie Spice, White Chocolate Peppermint and Cinnamon & Sugar one thinks of coffee, or perhaps a slightly misguided line of breakfast cereal.
But, actually, these three taste combination make up Pringles new holiday line. Yes, they are potato chips.
Consumers expect their meals quickly when going through a fast food drive-thru. But according to an annual report by QSR Magazine, you won't get that sort of service at Burger King. In fact, it came in dead last in a ranking of seven fast food restaurants for drive-thru service.
It’s important for school officials to be aware of suspicious behavior among students, but Pekin High School in Illinois is cracking down on even the slightest of offenses.
After putting your local coffee shop out of business years ago, Starbucks is looking to do the same to that bakery down the street. The coffee behemoth recently announced plans to begin testing various warm pastries, croissants and other baked items in hopes that their success will ultimately lead to national distribution.
October 7, 2012 The Texas A&M AgriLife extension is holding the 'Healthy Cooking School' for anyone who wants to learn how to prepare healthy meals for their families. If down home cooking is where your hearts at, then don't miss your chance to learn how to make a down home meal healthy. Renowned Chef Darlene Walton teaches the Healthy Cooking School at the Texas State Fair and also in the Dallas Ft. Worth area. Chef Walton will be teaching the class in Abilene. Here are all the details.
