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15 Chocolate Rules That You Need to Know [SPONSORED]

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:45:03 +0000

Everyone knows chocolate rules, but do you know your chocolate rules? To celebrate the release of seven new chocolate ice cream flavors, Braum’s came up with these 15 chocolate rules – just to start a conversation. _________________________________________________________________________ 1. You can never have enough chocolate. 2. Everything tastes better with chocolate. 3. There [...]

A Staggering $84 Ice Cream Bill Sparks Outrage

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:41:35 +0000

A sweet treat left a bitter taste in the mouths of some hungry tourists. Four British people on vacation in Rome were recently stunned when they were charged a mind-boggling $84 for four ice cream cones. You’ll get brain freeze trying to figure out the math so we’ll do it for you – that’s $21 [...]

Mother's Day Ideas for Moms in Lawton

Clay Miller — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:00:59 +0000

Mother’s day is this upcoming Sunday. Flowers are a great way to show your appreciation to the special mom in your life. I am going a step further. I am going to list some other ways to treat mom to a special day right here in Lawton. Get mom out of the kitchen. Let her have a day when everyone else will do [...]

School Cafeteria Food – Is Going Vegetarian The Answer?

Clay Miller — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:15:39 +0000

Do you remember the excitement you had going to the cafeteria in school? Remember the good smells that greeted you as you walked in the door? That might be changing for some schools in the near future. A New York City elementary school cafeteria is one of the first in the nation to go meatless. Students at P.S. 244, the Active Learning [...]

Dirty Dozen – Fruits and Vegetables You Need to Clean Before You Eat

Clay Miller — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:15:21 +0000

Spring and Summer. The two seasons that attract hundreds of people to markets to purchase fruits and vegetables. We all know that you are supposed to eat several servings of both each day in order to stay healthy. But what you may not know is that while the fruits and vegetables look so good [...]

Top 5 Comfort Foods – What Is Your Favorite?

Clay Miller — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:15:32 +0000

Dinner time. A gathering around the dining room table with family or sitting at the kitchen nook. Where ever you decide to eat there is likely to be something that you truly enjoy. Could it be that there is something that you eat on a regular basis that sparks a memory form your childhood? Or did you had a stressful day at the office and you want to relieve the tension by diving into something tasty?

Top five comfort fo

Cake Resignation Letter Is the Best Way to Quit a Job

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:11:32 +0000

Just about everyone has dreamt about quitting a job in a grand fashion. Not only was Chris Holmes able to pull off a splashy exit from his nine-to-five as a border control agent at London's Stansted Airport, but he was able to do so in a way that should drum up some business for his new endeavor.

2013 Tax Day Dining Deals

Nancy Mace — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:22:11 +0000

This Tax Day, food chains around the country know that we might be feeling the pinch, and have decided to reward us for all our hard work this year with some discounts and freebies. Be sure to call ahead before heading over, though; in some cases not all locations are participating.

... Many deals require a coupon, so be sure to hit up the restaurants' websites and Facebook pages before you leave home.

The $26 'Boomstick' Hot Dog at Rangers Ballpark Is Delicious and Probably Fatal

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:52:45 +0000

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas is selling a hot dog that just might cripple your heart…and your wallet. The stadium is home to the â€˜Boomstick,â€™ a $26 frankfurter that features so much food youâ€™d think it could appear on â€˜Doomsday Preppers.â€™ It’s the latest in a growing tradition of stadium food clearly designed to shorten [...]

The Band Perry Get Their Own Very Perry Chocolate Cherry Cupcake

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:26:03 +0000

The Band Perry, who will release their sophomore set ‘Pioneer’ on April 2, are celebrating early with the Very Perry Chocolate Cherry cupcake, which was inspired by the band and one of their songs. Gigiâ€™s Cupcakes has created a mouth-watering concoction inspired by the track ‘I’m a Keeper’ on ‘Pioneer.’ In the song, a girl [...]

Another Pinterest Experiment: Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake [RECIPE]

Nancy Mace — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:25:40 +0000

Pinterest is going to be the death of me. It makes me want to redecorate my house, plant a garden, be creative, paint my nails, get married and the worst of all BAKE! In other words, Pinterest is making me FAT! I really am not much of a baker but when I come across a simple recipe I like to try them. I found another one that is perfect for those mornings when you have a house full of guests, like maybe Easter!

Twinkies Are Coming Back in the Greatest News Ever

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:27:24 +0000

The long national nightmare is over. Twinkies are coming back! The iconic cupcake will return to stores this summer after a pair of private equity companies agreed to buy Hostess. Apollo Global Management, LLC and Metropoulos & Co. will purchase the Hostess and Dolly Madison brands for $410 million. Metropoulous & Co. founder and CEO [...]

Jazz Up Pizza Night at Home

Townsquare Media — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:29:30 +0000

Pizza is a staple for many, but with a simple twist and the collaboration of the entire family, making pizza at home can turn a pizza night into a much-anticipated night of fun for the entire family. “Pizza is an easy solution for busy families, but it doesn’t mean that you have to resort to [...]

McDonald's Getting Rid of Popular Menu Items — Is Your Favorite Getting the Golden Axe?

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:26:05 +0000

McDonald’s is shaking up its menu. Except, instead of adding a hundred new items as usual, the Golden Arches is giving the golden axe to some crowd favorites. Act surprised when I tell you it’s mostly the healthy stuff and when I say “healthy” I mean it will kill you “later” rather than “on the [...]

For a Healthier Heart, Try the Mediterranean Diet

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:09:21 +0000

A recent study explains that a so-called Mediterranean diet—specifically one high in extra-virgin olive oil—is a great way to keep your heart in good shape. The Mediterranean diet, which was first introduced in 1993, emphasizes fruits, vegetables and whole grains, with limitations on meats, especially red meat. When preparing fruits and vegetables, the less processed [...]

Lawton Patriot Lions Club Hosts the Second Annual "Dining in the Dark" Event

Nancy Mace — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:59:05 +0000

Last year I was watching an episode of "Ellen" when she sent Amy (who is totally afraid of the dark) to dine in the dark. It was hilarious to watch Amy jump and talk to people that weren't even there and scream for no reason at all. I thought to myself I would really like to try that some time.

4 Foods to Avoid if You Want a Healthy Heart, and 4 to Replace Them With

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:29:00 +0000

February is American Heart Month, and a number of celebrities have gotten in on the message—in particular, Allison Janney. Janney is now the spokesperson for Go Red for Women, a campaign by the American Heart Association aimed at spreading awareness that the number one killer of women (and men) is heart disease.

Savvy Chocolate-Maker Creates Deliciously Edible Shoes

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:08:54 +0000

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Well, the way to a woman’s might just be through her feet. In a bolt of Valentine’s Day lightning, Dallas-based chocolatier Andrea Pedraza has carved a name for herself by making women’s shoes — out of chocolate. Pedraza’s trademark confections are pumps that [...]

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.

It's Girl Scout Cookie Time – There's An App For That

Nancy Mace — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:12:26 +0000

It's that time of year when we all go a little crazy for cookies. If you're out and about and get a craving, the "Cookie Locator" app for iPhone and Android helps locate the closest cookie sale to you.