Category Archives: news

Fritz Pastry Press Release

Posted on April 29, 2009 by TwobitMe

Oh look, a Fritz Pastry press release.  Why yes, it was written by me. For Immediate Release CHICAGO, IL — There’s something to be said for good food that’s also affordable.  Too often nowadays, niche bakeries and cafes are moving … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s To Offer Individual McNuggets

Posted on January 28, 2009 by TwobitMe

When I first heard the rumblings that McDonald’s was going to be offering up individual McNuggets for a mere quarter in some markets, all I could think of was this Chris Rock moment from the classic I’m Gonna Git You … Continue reading →

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Foodies For Obama

Posted on August 27, 2008 by TwobitMe

Love food?  Love Obama?  Join the Facebook Group “Foodies for Obama.”  We all know I loathe the term foodie, but I was browsing around the interwebs to see if I could find any Obama related food bits, and had to … Continue reading →

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Almost like live blogging

Posted on July 27, 2008 by TwobitMe

Mike now has the ability to blog on his phone? Watch out world! I’m like the lawnmower man or something.

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The Rise of the Gastrosexual

Posted on July 24, 2008 by TwobitMe

Okay.  We all know I hate the word foodie.  It’s been oft discussed.  But, I’ll take (begrudgingly) being labeled that any day of the week compared to what The Daily Telegraph is reporting as the rise of the “gastrosexual.” A … Continue reading →

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Frosting Shots Replace Espresso

Posted on July 24, 2008 by TwobitMe

Okay people, I’m with you.  I understand the day is long, and we all need our pick-me-ups.  But seriously?  Frosting shots?  FROSTING SHOTS?  For every step we seem to take in the right direction, someone comes up with an idea … Continue reading →

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Sure…As Natural As Joan Rivers’ Face

Posted on July 10, 2008 by TwobitMe

Slashfood wrote earlier today: Recently, the Corn Refiners Association announced that they are launching a $30 million advertising campaign that is aimed at convincing consumers that HFCS is a natural compound, fundamentally the same as honey. Of course, unlike honey, … Continue reading →

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The Naperville Sun Proves We’re Nearly Legit

Posted on July 9, 2008 by TwobitMe

Holy crap!  We’re in a newspaper.  In the Wednesday, July 9, edition of the Naperville Sun Katie and I are interviewed with a couple other local-area foodbloggers about why we blog.  It was a neat little honor to be included … Continue reading →

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K.T. Thai Cuisine Shutters Its Doors

Posted on June 8, 2008 by TwobitMe

The only Thai place in the Romeoville area has apparently closed up shop.  When and why it happened, I don’t have any word on, but when driving by it today to pick up some pizza at Rosati’s, the store front … Continue reading →

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Unicef’s Tap Project

Posted on March 14, 2008 by TwobitMe

In keeping with the awareness theme this week, whether it be Multiple Sclerosis or lizards in salads (*blurg*), a co-worker forwarded me a link to another worthy semi-food related starting next week. Unicef’s Tap Week is teaming with a host … Continue reading →

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