Category Archives: beverages

Doritos: The Quest – New Mystery Flavor

I walked into 7-11 yesterday and did my normal stroll around the candy and chip aisle when I discovered something so terrifying that I knew that I had to buy them. Doritos is at it again. Another mystery bag. Another … Continue reading

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Jose Andres on Conan O’Brien

It’s baaaaaaaack. I’ve embedded the video of the segment below. Jose Andres, another student of Ferran Adria, appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien Tuesday evening. Not only do they make a “Heart in the Clouds” drink, a.k.a. The Conando, … Continue reading

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Thank You, Come Again

In case some of you haven’t heard, there’s a small indie film coming out at the end of the month called The Simpsons Movie.  I don’t know if it has much of a fan base or not.  But, who’s to … Continue reading

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Jackie Chan’s XGT Energy Drink

This one took me by surprise.  The last thing I was expecting when I walked into Walgreen’s on Friday was to see Jackie Chan’s face staring at me from a sample pack of powdered energy drink.  For 99 cents, I … Continue reading

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Vanilla Coke Zero

In honor of the release of Vanilla Coke Zero, I have written a haiku: No Longer Remember a taste Vanilla, it did abound But now, only ass

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Jolly Rancher Cinnamon Cherry Fire

Wandering a 7-11 at 12:30 am, already dealing with an unnatural Cheetos craving is not the best time to fight with your will power. You’ll almost inevitably lose, as was the case last Thursday when I picked up a bottle … Continue reading

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Pepsi Jazz Caramel Creme

Is there a “Stages of Grief” for beverage purchases? There should be. Having some time, I think I’ll invent some for my recent impulse purchase: Pepsi Jazz Caramel Creme. Confusion Enjoyment Denial Bloating Nausea Fever Dreams Stage 1: Confusion I’ve … Continue reading

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