Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
NUGGETS = snack of champions
Now this is what I assume the Greeks were talking about when they invented to Olympics. Usain Bolt, the "Fastest Man in the World," is also, apparently, a gold-medal snacker.Here is how Bolt describes his preparation for Saturday's 100 meter dash:
"I never had breakfast. I got up about 11 a.m. and watched some TV. Then I ate some nuggets. Slept again for three hours. Went back and got some more nuggets, then I went to the track."
Amazing! It turns out that I have been training for the Olympics without even knowing it!!!
Usain, SnackManiac salutes you for breaking the stereotype of Olympic athletes as protein shake swilling health nuts. NUGGETS POWER YOU TO VICTORY!!
Please add my accolades alongside your gold medal.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Nikki and I just returned from a trip to the newly opened "Mr. Yogato" frozen yogurt store. They had this very cute picture of a yogurt with a face:
So this is one of those new joints that sells frozen yogurt that actually tastes like yogurt. It is a generally delicious idea, the MSM is all over it.
As you might remember, the SnackManiac had previously visited SweetGreen.
Mr. Yogato is more silly, less faux-environmental. Check out this list of toppings!!
The nice lady who rang up my yogurt told me that there were a bunch of SECRET toppings that you can only get if you know to ask for them. I let her know that I was an influential snack blogger, but she still wouldn't spill the beans (are beans a secret topping?)
Anyhow, it was quite tasty. Check out Nikki's reasonable sized yogurt and my heartier portion...
Nikki got Cap'n Crunch as a topping, and that's not a secret!!
So this is one of those new joints that sells frozen yogurt that actually tastes like yogurt. It is a generally delicious idea, the MSM is all over it.As you might remember, the SnackManiac had previously visited SweetGreen.
Mr. Yogato is more silly, less faux-environmental. Check out this list of toppings!!
The nice lady who rang up my yogurt told me that there were a bunch of SECRET toppings that you can only get if you know to ask for them. I let her know that I was an influential snack blogger, but she still wouldn't spill the beans (are beans a secret topping?)
Anyhow, it was quite tasty. Check out Nikki's reasonable sized yogurt and my heartier portion...
Nikki got Cap'n Crunch as a topping, and that's not a secret!!
mozzies
So, I was wrapping up a light dinner of tomato salad, half a roast chicken, roasted potatoes, zucchini and summer squash and a piece of blackberry pie with ice cream, when I started thinking about mozzarella sticks (also: stix.) Specifically, how, if presented with some, I would gladly eat them.
Then I thought of this hilarious snack notion. Could you imagine being at a fancy restaurant and having the waiter come out and say "and now for the cheese course, MOZZARELLA STICKS." I am laughing-out loud-right now thinking about this. Wouldn't you love to end a satisfying meal with a crispy, gooey stick of fried cheese?
Please, please, please read the wikipedia entry for mozzarella sticks. Here is a preview to whet your beak: "Mozzarella sticks, sometimes called mozza sticks, mozzies, cheese sticks, fried mozzarella, are rectangular or cylindrical pieces of battered or breaded mozzarella cheese."
Then I thought of this hilarious snack notion. Could you imagine being at a fancy restaurant and having the waiter come out and say "and now for the cheese course, MOZZARELLA STICKS." I am laughing-out loud-right now thinking about this. Wouldn't you love to end a satisfying meal with a crispy, gooey stick of fried cheese?
Please, please, please read the wikipedia entry for mozzarella sticks. Here is a preview to whet your beak: "Mozzarella sticks, sometimes called mozza sticks, mozzies, cheese sticks, fried mozzarella, are rectangular or cylindrical pieces of battered or breaded mozzarella cheese."
Monday, June 30, 2008
this snack belongs to the ages
On the trail of history Quack Aunt and I powered up with some seriously salty snacks at the 7-11 in Waldorf, Maryland.
Not only was the "Three Cheese Big Bite" already filled with cheese due to the marvels of modern snack science, there was a plethora of FREE, extrudable toppings!!!! Quack Aunt a) did not appreciate my lengthy photo shoot of the FREE CHILI and b) also did not appreciate my lengthy discussion of the matter after the fact.
"So we will have a button that says 'Push for Free Chili.'" That is some serious snacking.
Not only was the "Three Cheese Big Bite" already filled with cheese due to the marvels of modern snack science, there was a plethora of FREE, extrudable toppings!!!! Quack Aunt a) did not appreciate my lengthy photo shoot of the FREE CHILI and b) also did not appreciate my lengthy discussion of the matter after the fact.
"So we will have a button that says 'Push for Free Chili.'" That is some serious snacking.
Monday, June 2, 2008
wedded to snacks
So Sarah got married!! And celebrated with many snacks. Which I appreciated.
Check out these apps!!!
From left to right, that is blue fish, pulled pork on a biscuit(!,) mini reubens (!!,) and crab ceviche. They were all delicious, plentiful and served shortly after the "I dos" outside by the water for some truly scenic snacking.
There was also a humongous vat of crab dip served out on this lovely pier. My photographer became so distracted by this dip he failed to photograph it, you know how unreliable freelancers are. But I can attest to its deliciousness.
After dinner (and again at breakfast!!) there was a mind boggling array of sweet snacks, in the form of a chocolate buffet crafted by the groom's mom and aunt. What serious snackers they must be!! Kudos!!!
All told, the SnackManiac ate 7 or 8 mini brownie bites with a Reese's cup in the middle. I will not tell you how many of them were consumed with my scrambled eggs.
There were also candies made in the wedding color, which was a spring green. Here is a transcript of my conversation with G when he returned to the table with one:
K: what is that?
G: Sarah and Jason of course.
K: oh, right, please take a picture of that.
It was a delight.
UPDATE:
Sarah just got back from her honeymoon in Greece where she spotted this international snack. Those Greeks have every right to lay claim to modern civilization, check that donut out!!
Check out these apps!!!
From left to right, that is blue fish, pulled pork on a biscuit(!,) mini reubens (!!,) and crab ceviche. They were all delicious, plentiful and served shortly after the "I dos" outside by the water for some truly scenic snacking.
There was also a humongous vat of crab dip served out on this lovely pier. My photographer became so distracted by this dip he failed to photograph it, you know how unreliable freelancers are. But I can attest to its deliciousness.
After dinner (and again at breakfast!!) there was a mind boggling array of sweet snacks, in the form of a chocolate buffet crafted by the groom's mom and aunt. What serious snackers they must be!! Kudos!!!
All told, the SnackManiac ate 7 or 8 mini brownie bites with a Reese's cup in the middle. I will not tell you how many of them were consumed with my scrambled eggs.
There were also candies made in the wedding color, which was a spring green. Here is a transcript of my conversation with G when he returned to the table with one:
K: what is that?
G: Sarah and Jason of course.
K: oh, right, please take a picture of that.
It was a delight.
UPDATE:
Sarah just got back from her honeymoon in Greece where she spotted this international snack. Those Greeks have every right to lay claim to modern civilization, check that donut out!!
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