Thanksgiving: Canada Edition

Our regular Canadian contributor Jackball has once again served an excellent meal with documentation for us all. The above photos were prepared from the following recipe:

Prepare Stuffing

4 cups bread crumbs, 1/4 lb bacon, 1/3 cup chopped onion, 2 tbls chopped celery, 1/4 cup warm butter, 1/2 tsp parsley flakes, pepper, salt, 1/3 cup warm milk.In a big bowl mix the ingredients, bread crumbs should be mushy when done.

Stuff the Turkey, cook at 375 for 4 hours depending on size of bird.

The staff here at The Fat Pride Times found some history on the Canadian Thanksgiving on twilightbridge.com:

In Canada Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Unlike the American tradition of remembering Pilgrims and settling in the New World, Canadians give thanks for a successful harvest. The harvest season falls earlier in Canada compared to the United States due to the simple fact that Canada is further north.

The history of Thanksgiving in Canada goes back to an English explorer, Martin Frobisher, who had been trying to find a northern passage to the Orient. He did not succeed but he did establish a settlement in Northern America. In the year 1578, he held a formal ceremony, in what is now called Newfoundland, to give thanks for surviving the long journey. This is considered the first Canadian Thanksgiving. Other settlers arrived and continued these ceremonies. He was later knighted and had an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean in northern Canada named after him - Frobisher Bay.

At the same time, French settlers, having crossed the ocean and arrived in Canada with explorer Samuel de Champlain, also held huge feasts of thanks. They even formed 'The Order of Good Cheer' and gladly shared their food with their Indian neighbours.

After the Seven Year's War ended in 1763, the citizens of Halifax held a special day of Thanksgiving.

The remains of the world's oldest noodles have been unearthed in China!

The BBC News website has breaking food news: "The 50cm-long, yellow strands were found in a pot that had probably been buried during a catastrophic flood.

Radiocarbon dating of the material taken from the Lajia archaeological site on the Yellow River indicates the food was about 4,000 years old.

Scientists tell the journal Nature that the noodles were made using grains from millet grass - unlike modern noodles, which are made with wheat flour.

The discovery goes a long way to settling the old argument over who first created the string-like food.

Visit the link below for full story.

The remains of the world's oldest noodles have been unearthed in China.

Proper Ginger Quantity For Maximum Teriyaki Chicken Over Rice Flavor

Above I have posted a picture of a standard teriyaki chicken meal from a local casual restaurant. I ordered this to go and helped myself to the ginger you see massed upon the top. This is the official Fat Pride Times recommended serving size of ginger per teriyaki chicken meal for maximum enjoyment.

Homemade Whole Chicken Fat Pride Times Style

All this chatter about whole birds led me to make my own over the weekend. Above is a picture of my whole bird before cooking. Unfortunately, I macked the whole thing then remembered I forgot to take a picture of it when it was done.

Reader Picture: Balinese Chicken (Indonesian)

One of our international readers has submitted the above photo of a dish called Balinese Chicken - an Indonesian recipe. The staff will be researching this dish and posting more info shortly.

Wasabi - Genuine or Fake? The Truth Is Out

After enjoying some of what we thought was authentic Wasabi paste and some California Roll Sushi in The FatPride Times breakroom a little research led to some interesting results. Genuine Wasabi is not easily found - what we had was horseradish and food coloring being sold as Wasabi. From the website freshwasabi.com: "Don't be fooled. The green smooth textured clump on the side of your sushi dish is rarely real wasabi. More commonly it is ordinary horseradish with food coloring added. Real wasabi is one of the rarest and most difficult vegetables in the world to grow. Few geographical areas are suited for growing wasabi. We are fortunate that our micro climate in Florence, Oregon is ideally suited for growing fresh wasabi".

Lesson to be learned is something about watching something or other - you know what we mean. Looking at the ingredients listing on our box of Wasabi found us with horseradish and food coloring.

The Flying Pie Pizzeria Review - 5 Stars

Wow, I had heard that these guys made an excellent pie but I have heard that so many times I never really believe it. These guys are for real. The pepperoni pizza is layered with cheese and pepperoni so thick that 2 slices will fill you up at first, and maybe a third a few minutes later. Very impressive and a 5 star ranking by The Fat Pride Times.

From their webpage:"Our Pizza Dough is homemade and hand-rolled daily. Fresh vegetables are cut and prepared each day. We use only 100% whole milk Mozzarella, Provolone and Romano Cheeses, and our meats are of the highest quality available. Our goal is to serve you the finest products and create an enjoyable atmosphere in which to serve you."

They have four locations:"The Portland Flying Pie Pizzeria is our first restaurant, where we have been serving our original secret pizza dough and sauce for over 20 years. Come see our new(huge)dining room. Issaquah is located just southeast of downtown Seattle, nudging the foothills of the Snoqualmie National Forest. It may be our #2 Flying Pie Pizzeria, but it is in no way second rate.The Lake Oswego Flying Pie Pizzeria is our #3 location —in the Lake Oswego Towne Square shopping center of Mountain Park. We hope you'll add their pizza to your list of tastful delights.Per your request, the Gresham Flying Pie Pizzeria (#4) is NOW OPEN and serving you the same great pies, with the same secret sauce, the same choice of crusts and deep toppings you crave -- without the drive across town." (Issaquah is in Washington State - the rest are in Oregon).

Bread and Milk Bowl?

I recently was on a social visit to a prospective new staff member's home and witnessed something I found very odd. This person took some regular sliced bread and crumbled it onto bite-size pieces and put them in a large bowl. Then milk was poured over them and they were macked on like one might eat cold cereal. I am always open to new ideas, and maybe this is an old one even, but this really put me off my lunch. Has anyone else seen this move?

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Tapatio Hot Sauce - 5 Star Ranking

This stuff is the real deal. Nuff said. Comes in three sizes: mini, regular and 40 oz. Available most markets. From http://www.tapatiohotsauce.com

Give a kick to the taste of whatever you've got . . .It's not too mild and it's not too hot . . .Tap into the taste of Tapatío.

Tapatío Hot Sauce adds a kick to whatever you're craving! Our special recipe enhances but never overpowers . . .With the perfect balance between mild and wild! Tapatío Hot Sauce is going to take your taste buds to another level. So Tap into the taste of Tapatío!.

Jose-Luis Saavedra Sr. started the Tapatío Hot Sauce Company in 1971 as a privately held business and it continues being that way. The product's name " Tapatío " means a person born in Guadalajara, capital of the state of Jalisco in Mexico.

The beginning was humble, Mr. Saavedra started his business in a rented 485 square-foot building in Maywood, California and began the manufacturing and distribution of this popular hot sauce from this small industrial warehouse. He continued to work out of that site for the next fourteen years. The Tapatío Hot Sauce Company's modest beginnings were tumultuous to say the least. On a good day only several cases were produced. As sales increased, Tapatío required more help and the family responded; Jose-Luis Saavedra Jr. gave up his profession as a physician to become General Manager.

In 1985, the company moved to a new 7,800 square-foot location in Vernon, California, just 5 miles away from Downtown, Los Angeles. The building was much bigger than the first location, but it had only a single loading dock and limited storage space, which created a new series of problems for the company. Consequently, it was time to look for a larger place that would provide enough space to meet the company's current requirements and ever-growing needs. After a long search a site was found where a developer would build to suit the spacious new 30,000 square-foot facility that Tapatío presently occupies. It is a brand new state-of-the-art facility with several loading docks and a fully automated production line; the company that was founded in 1971 has evolved into a modern plant. In addition, Tapatío now has added help from Mr. Saavedra's two daughters; Dolores uses her law degree to handle all of the company's legal matters while Jacquie runs the business office.

Tapatío currently distributes nationally and has begun exporting to Mexico, Canada, Central America and some countries in Europe.

Visit the website for more info, history and cool t-shirts!

College Student Reader Needs Recipes

One of our loyal readers is currently attending college and has told the staff here that he needs some new ideas & recipes for quality food at reasonable prices. We suggested he go with the homemade salad and sandwiches plan as many of the ingredients can be used in both and 10.00 worth of supplies can make a lot of meals. However, we need some hot foods to suggest and some other ideas. Please help out a fellow reader and post your ideas using the comments word/link below. You dont have to sign-up to leave a comment - its real simple. (FYI: the photo above is not of the reader in need of recipes)

We Have a Nice Toaster Recommendation

Reader Magnum, who wrote about the problems he had with the Toastmaster toaster and uneven toasting results, has now found a winning toaster that makes the FatPride Times cut. The "GE Classic 4-Slice Toaster" is now in his kitchen and toasting it up proper. Magnum recommends it for anyone who likes fully toasted bread - which should be everyone.

Cake Photo by Bruss "International Traveler"

Our roving international correspondant Bruss sent along this photo of a cake he macked on awhile back and regretfully the staff here misplaced until today. This cake is long gone by now.

Magnums's Microwave Cheeseburger Endorsement

Regular reader and contributor Magnum has reported with some interesting info for us. He has tried the Hormel brand frozen/microwave cheeseburgers and says:"These burgers for something that is already made and microwaveable are delicious. i would give them a 10+"

For cooking he recommends:" 1 minute 20 seconds in the microwave if you have an 1100 watt one and do not sit it on a paper towel like it says wrap it in a paper towel then cook it, if not the bun will come out hard". Nice work as always from Magnum

The Hill People & Crazy Food Canning

Our international correspondant from New Zealand has pointed us to a webpage that tells the tale of some mountain folk and canning/preserving foodstuffs gone mad. The following info was found on the tristateneighbor.com website.

"This year they helped plant the garden. I increased the garden size to accommodate our goal of entering 500 jars of canned goods at the fair this year," Maurer said.

"Last winter we canned venison, spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, chili sauce, tomato soup, turkey, catsup, barbecue sauce, fish, sweet potatoes, duck, butternut squash, pumpkins and potatoes. You might say that whatever we find, we can. The entries will help out the competition at the fair and it will give the boys a little bit of income," said Maurer.

"I had never canned jams and jellies so we tried that. This year we are going to add jalapeno pepper jelly and canned squirrel. The canned squirrel was Smokey's idea. We asked the Fair Board to add it to the list of acceptable items and they did," Maurer said.

"This is a hands-on experience for the boys. They help plant the crop, pick the crop and can the crop. They label, wipe jars off and go with me to enter at the fair. There is hardly anything that can't be canned. We may try canning cauliflower and broccoli this year also," she said.

Ok, the key issue above, incase you missed it is canned squirrel. Holy christ man. I like squirrels and I feed them in my yard. However, they are basically rats with bigger tails in my opinion. The lasy says "You might say that whatever we find, we can", which also troubles me as I can only wonder what she has told us about.

Chicken Sausage Over Linguine

Just a quick picture of a meal we prepared here in the test kitchens at The FatPride Times Headquarters. Was simple yet excellent meal: tomato sauce - pasta - chicken sausgaes.

Toastmaster 4 slot toaster: Pure Rubbish

Longtime reader Magnum reports to us that you should not buy the Toastmaster 4 slot toaster - pictured above. Simply put: "you put the bread in and it comes out toasted only 3/4 of the way from the bottom". That doesnt cut it. Toastmaster says: "The Toastmaster name stands for a celebration of innovation, designed to serve your life and keep you cooking in style. This stylish 4-slice toaster with chrome features is a testament to Toastmaster dedication to form and function in the kitchen". Our readers have experienced otherwise. Thanks to Magnum for the fair warning!

Weekend Binge Fast Food Festival

I gave the staff here at the FatPride Times the whole weekend off, so not much has gotten done blog wise. However, I did some fierce eating. Above is 2 large Quiznos subs abd 3 Carl's Jr. Classic Bacon Cheeseburgers. Couldnt get a Pepsi Max to go with though.

Pepsi Max: Questions Answered

The staff here has located the history of Pepsi Max via Wikipedia.com. Here is the info from their website:

Pepsi Max debuted in Great Britain and Italy in April of 1993. The rollout was expanded to Ireland the following September, and to France, the Netherlands and Australia the following December. By the end of 1994, Pepsi Max was sold in approximately twenty countries. By the end of 1995, that figure had more than doubled.

The product remains unavailable in the United States (PepsiCo's native market, and the largest consumer of carbonated soft drinks), where one of its principle ingredients had not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The ingredient in question "acesulfame potassium" is combined with aspartame to provide the beverage's sweetness. Some people claim that this results in a better taste than that of other diet colas (most of which are sweetened with aspartame alone).

Pepsi Max: A Beverage & A Roller Coaster

The staff here has been researching Pepsi Max all night and has come across a roller coaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Blackpool, England. Stats: Name: Pepsi Max Big One - Height: 235ft - Speed: 72mph - G-Force: 3.5g - Type: Steel Hypercoaster - Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics. Once the tallest rollercoaster in the world, and still offers a thrilling ride, especially at night.

More info as it comes in.

Minute Maid Light Limeade - Beverage of The Week

I have had many cartons of this the past few days as the local market has them on sale for 1.00 - usually priced 2.19. Excellent & Recommended. Heres some more info:

Minute Maid Limeade/Limonada is made with real limes and has a refreshing taste that's just the right balance of sweet and tart. Try both original Limeade and the slightly sweeter Cherry Limeade to add a little variety to your beverage choices. Or, for consumers looking for great taste with fewer calories, try Minute Maid Light Limeade. No matter which one you choose, your family will love the great taste of Minute Maid Limeade.

Ingredients:

MINUTE MAID LIGHT LIMEADE CONTAINS PURE FILTERED WATER, LIME JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, LESS THAN 2% OF: VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID (PROVIDES TARTNESS), GLYCEROL ESTER OF WOOD ROSIN, MODIFED CORN STARCH, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, ASPARTAME, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM. FEWER CALORIES THAN OUR REGULAR FRUIT DRINKS. THIS PRODUCT 15 CALORIES PER SERVING; OUR REGULAR FRUIT DRINKS 110 CALORIES

PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE

Barnabus Surf & Turf Special

Reader Barnabus comes thru again with another outstanding contribution.

"Prepared surf-n-turf for myself and the wife tonight. I had the lobster, while she had the shrimps. We both had aged black angus beef, prepared medium rare. No real recipe, just say it's all about timing. Get a nice hot fire going, then put your seafood on over foil about 10 minutes before you throw the steak on, directly over the flames (the lobster was boiled in water and rock salt for 8 minutes prior to being grilled)."

U.K. Reader Goes On Bender: Forgets To Eat

One of our international readers from the United Kingdom went on a bender last week and fell asleep with fresh food sitting right out. When he finally awoke, it had spoiled. The staff at The FatPride Times is very disappointed in his behavior, however he is showing remorse for his behavior. The photo above is of the food that went spoiled and will be filed in our 'Hall of Shame'.

Homemade Pizza from Reader Bruss

Above we have another great photo from world traveler Bruss. He is currently in the United States and seems to have caught on to our lifestyle quickly and skillfully. The rumor was that all he ate was curry dishes - so this should finally put an end to those rumors.

Some Classy Cuisine: Dill Sauce Salmon Recipe

Our International correspondants have begun submitting more material and it is of the highest quality. Our man in Canada, Pierre, submits the above picture and the recipe as well. Nice clean looking plate, obviously an excellent meal. Plus look at all those napkins within arms reach - thats living.

Dill Sauce Salmon Recipe

Start with either skinless/boneless Salmon fillets or if preferred salmon steaks, Pacific or Atlantic salmon its your choice.

Prepare the salmon by placing on a couple sheets of aluminum foil, use enough foil to wrap the salmon after preparation. Salt & Pepper the salmon, lightly butter and add approximately 2 tsp of lemon juice onto each fillet.

Prepare the dill sauce by adding equal amounts (~2 TBS) of Sour Cream, Mayonnaise and Milk to a small bowl (prepare enough sauce so that each fillet is easily covered prior to cooking). Mix the contents of the bowl and add ~1tsp of Dill weed, crush the dill weed between two fingers to release more flavor as you add it to the bowl.

Using a spoon ladle out the sauce onto each fillet and spread evenly to cover the entire piece of fish. Top each fillet with a sprinkle of parsley and 1-2 thin slices of onion.

Fold over the tin foil bake at 350C in an oven for 15-20min (until cooked) or can be BBQ on upper grill. Serve with rice or potatoes and a vegetable of choice. ENJOY!

Chili Dogs: Prep and Production Pics

Reader Billmanweh has shared via photos his prep and results when he goes on a chili dog binge. "Lately, when I binge, this is what I go with. In a single day I can usually down eight of these along with a bag of doritos and a two liter bottle of coke. Nice work Bill. We should all strive to be more like you.

Junk Food Bender Last Night

Pictured above is the remains of the day from yesterday. Fp went on a bender. The beef jerky and the Curious George fruit snacks were the best part.

Breaking News: Walmart Cookies Warning

Longtime reader Crab has informed us that the above pictured cookies from Walmart can be a problem. "Yesterday me and my sister saw these cookies at Walmart. We thought they would be a good treat after a nice eat, however they ended up being a mistake! WARNING will cause bloating of the lower abdomine and relief of gassious pressures. They run for a little over $9 at Walmart. The FatPride Times is proud to break this story and is also shocked at the sticker price of 9 dollars as well. Shame on you Walmart!

Reader Recommends: Spicy Crab Dip

Regular reader Magnum has sent along the above photo of Atlantis Crab Dip with Jalapeno Peppers. He recommends it as a dip for chips and says "anyone that likes spicy dip should give it a try". We asked him to rate it on the flame-o-meter and he gave it a six. May not be available in all areas.

Back From Hiatus - Thanks For Your Support

The FatPride Times is back from hiatus-mode. The entire staff here was suffering from extreme allergies and is just now coming back to wellness. Thanks to all the loyal readers who have been checking in and those who have submitted info * pics for posting. Starting tomorrow the new posts will begin again.

Reader's Homemade Curry - Nice Work

New FatPride Times reader Bruss has shared the above images with us so we can inturn share them with all of you. Bruss is an international traveler and is an expert in the 'Curry and Spicy Foods Arena'. We are very pleased to present his work and will soon be posting additional images from his culinary undertakings.

U.S. is Getting Fatter - Except in Oregon?

The Trust for America's Health has just released its Obesity U.S.A. by State Index. Every state had a raise in their obesity rates, except Oregon. The FatPride Times is based out of Oregon and has to question the methodology used in this research. I have seen things here. Mississippi had the highest rate of obesity, with 29.5 percent of adults classified as obese in 2004. In Colorado, the slimmest state, just 16 percent of adults are obese. Oregon was unchanged at 21 percent.

The Condiment Museum - Support the Arts!

The FPT staff extends a 'well done' to the makers of the orginal "Condiment Museum" webpage. These people have assembled 100's of assorted restaurant condiment packets, organized them by category, made thumbnail galleries and full size images of each condiment in the collection. The picture above is cropped from their 'ketchup page one' subpage.

Please take a moment and expose yourself to the arts and visit this museum today. The admission is free so no excuses peoples.

The Original Condiment Museum

Coffee Is A FoodStuff & Here Is The Best Brand

The FatPride Times is pleased to endorse Blue Joe brand coffee. This stuff is the bestest there has ever been. You do have to pay to play, it is 12.00 a pound. The best cup of coffee I have ever had or have had in a long, long time. Check for it in your area.

Beenie Weenie JPG Challenge Winner

Reader Kit has made history on the internet tonight by contributing the first pictures of this fine product before any other reader. The FatPride Times extends thanks and congratulations for her fine effort in this extremely competitive challenge we issued. Unfortunately, we did not really have a prize offered for the winner but we will find someway to reward her victory. Soon, The FPT will be launching a subsite that will be a tribute to Beenie Weenie, stay posted for more info.

Low-Carb 6 Dollar Burger - Ok Now I Get It

Sampling foodstuffs and reporting back upon them is one of the many things the staff here at the FPT headquarters do. However, we are on a limited budget (please see: visit our sponsors links post) and when we often use a two-fer coupon when avauilable to stretch our funds. Last night, we came into possesion of a 2 for the price of 1 coupon for "The Low-Carb 6 Dollar Burger" from Carl's Jr. restaurants. Of course, the 6 dollar burgers actually cost between 4.19 and 4.99 as the name is just a marketing gimmick. Knowing that this premium line of burgers uses only Angus beef we did not think deeply about what we were ordering. What makes this burger low-carb? Well, it does not have a bun. It comes wrapped in huge lettuce leaves, huge as in you could take them off and make a small salad with them. Upon arriving in our food-testing arena we contemplated how to eat them. With the first one, we grabbed two slices of bread, peeled off some layers of the lettuce wrap and went traditional style and it was very tasty. The second one wrapped in foil for later consumption. After awhile we went back for the second one and decided to just mack it with the lettuce wrap. The burger was cold by then and actually was better than the first. So in conclusion, the FatPride Times does endorse this burger, however the proper way to eat these is after they are cold. When they are cold, the parts stay together better and having a lettuce bun doesnt seem so odd after all.

The Internet: Beanie Weenie Free

We at The FatPride Times are huge fans of the classic canned "Beanie Weenie" which is beans and coin sized hot dog slices in a tomato sauce. It comes in cans with the user-friendly pull-top lid. The staff here at FPT has spent the last 48 hours surfing and searching the web for an image of the real thing. There are zero images of this product on the web. Do you know how many images there are of people having sexual relations involving animals on the web. I dont know myself, but I am sure there are countless - yet not one image of Beanie Weenie. Tomorrow we will purchase a can and post the first picture of this classic on the internet. If you would like to prove me incorrect, please send a URL.

Jalapeno Hot Means Hot

The FatPride Times is constantly exploring new foodstuffs to expand our horizons. Yesterday, we tried a product called "Hood's Hot Jalapeno Korn Kurls". Based on all the foods we have tried that are so called 'hot' - we went in with the assumption they would have a little spark of heat. Holy Moses, these little bastards are hotter than anything I have ever tried. After 10 or so, I pounded a soda and still had the burn in my mouth. These guys live up to their claim, and The FatPride Times is pleased to endorse their product.

Sandwich Making 101

The above photos show the before and after (the prep and results) of a professional style sandwich made in the home. This one used a cheese, onion and jalapeno bagel as the foundation. Lean Pastrami. Fat free cream cheese as well as real deal cheddar. Thousand Island dressing and red onion. If you get stuck, email me and I can walk you thru it.

Quantity Speed Eating: Is It A Sport?

As you probably have noticed the latest round of eating contests has been getting some heavy press. From allheadlinenews.com "Tokyo, Japan (AHN) - Japan has got a new speed-eater. The country's champion speed-eater has won his second contest in two days by eating 100 roasted pork buns in 12 minutes in Hong Kong.

Takeru Kobayashi, Japan's new speed-eater champion, ate twice as many buns as the first runner-up, Johnny Wu, who only managed to down 47.

From Mail & Guardian Online - A week after she gorged on bratwurst and grilled-cheese sandwiches, one of the world's top competitive eaters gobbled down 44 lobsters in 12 minutes on Saturday to set a new speed-eating record.

Sonya Thomas, who weighs 44,5kg, humbled her bigger male competitors as she consumed 5,13kg of lobster meat, breaking the old record of 4,43kg she set last year.

I have heard arguments that these contests should be classified as actual 'sports', which The FatPride Times does not endorse. This is not sport by definition. I am not sure what to classify eating contests as, but they are just sideshows or events. Your comments are requested.

High Marks For MinuteMaid Lemonade

The FP times wishes to recommend MinuteMaid Brand Lemonade to its readers worldwide. It also comes in a low-cal (15 per serving) that is excellent. Here at the FP Times we not only bang on those products that are nasty, but reveal and recommend those that are worthy.

Healthy Choice Brand Frozen Product Problems

A reader has sent along a photo of a Healthy Choice frozen dinner that was bought and found to be rancid. In the photo it is still wrapped as the smell was quite pungent. This box was dated best if used by July 27 2006. I have also experienced some nasty Healthy Choice frozen meals, and then pondered why they were on sale for such a low price at that time. Once I purchased a "Budget Gourmet" frozen meal and when I peeled off the lid there was a coupon printed upon it that had expired over a year ago from the date I purchased it. Like the Healthy Choice meal, it was on sale for a very low price. Somethings not right here people.

IQF Shrimp Warning (Instant Quick Freeze)

FP Times has just gotten message from a reader to watch out for shrimp that have are labeled as IQF (Instant Quick Freeze). We have been told this process makes them 'snotty' when they thaw out. Same reader also mentions to stay away from Tiger Shrimp and recommends you go with Gulf Shrimp.

Bay Shrimp Battle: Safeway easily defeats Albertson's

We at the FatPride Times have been on a weekend long shrimp binge as both Safeway and Albertson's had competing sales going. The Safeway shrimp were far superior, The Albertson's had that funny little twang to them. Something wasn't right with those shrimp. So,. while we have been bagging on Safeway for their filthy, horrid shopping carts, they do deserve some recognition for quality shrimp.

FP's Shrimp Salad Deluxe V2.1

After making up my shrimp salad tonight, I thought a photo would be cool to show you all how good it is. I simply combine shredded lettuce, bay shrimp, chopped purple onion, chopped pepper jack cheese and slap some pasta salad on the side. Easy and pure in the summer.

Nocturnal Eating Syndrome (Sleep-Related Eating)

Last night I had an incident that has caused me much duress and had me researching all morning. I awoke in the kitchen, sitting in a chair as i droppped and broke a glass full of ice and lemonade. I do not recall how I got there. After a few seconds, I came to realize that it was the middle of the night and I had prepared a salad with corn and cheese and a bagel sandwich. I had eaten the salad and was 1/2 wat thru the bagel sandwich (see photo) when i dropped my glass and was awoken. Apparently, this is a known disorder and is considered a parasomnia, and is a rare type of sleepwalking, a disorder of arousal. People with this disorder experience recurrent episodes of eating during sleep, without being aware of what they are doing. Sleep-related eating might occur often enough to result in significant weight gain. Although it can affect all ages and both sexes, it is more common in young women. I will continue my research and report back more info. Be careful people.

Warning: Do Not Eat These Canned Jalapenos

Longtime reader Kit has informed the FP times that the can of jalapeno peppers pictured above is not fit for eating. Kit says: "I shoulda got the ones in the jar I could see, these had like carrots and other parts in it, not the kewl round slices, as these are the lips and assholes of the peppers, like a low grade hot dog" and also "wanna see what your insides look like? eat these and they will come out". People, this is sound advice please follow. FP Times thanks Kit for reporting the problemm and encourages other readers to contact us when they encounter bad foodstuffs so we can inform the community.

Please Do Not Confuse Us With This Group

Reader Barbus has alerted the FP Times of someone else using our namesake and has sent along a photo. Please be aware we are not affiliated with, endorse or non-endorse this organization pictured.

Tempe - A Malaysian Side Dish

Our correspondent from Malaysia has checked in with an interesting recipe and photo:

Egg coated tempe and cucumber slices with spicy ketchup

Tempe (dried soybeans dipped in egg + salt and fried ) and Spicy ketchup (chillies + salt + soybeans ketchup) are just one of the side dishes that we have here in Malaysia. Its easy and time consuming to cook and taste good ..especially when its done by someone professional like me :P - Icey

Reader Claims to Have Met Col. Sanders

One of our loyal readers ahd written to me to let me know that he has met in person the (now deceased, I believe) Colonel Sanders, the man behind all that is Kentucky Fried Chicken. More info to follow.

Canadian Safeway Carts Nice & Clean

Bottle Return in USA is Messy Business but not so in Canada. I’ve heard from the FatPride Times that in the US when you purchase a Safeway brand soda or similar beverage from the empty can or bottle can only be returned to a Safeway store. This causes all sorts of problems as customers will use the Safeway carts to transport the cans to the recycling area usually located in the back of the store. Remnants from the cans spill onto the plastic carts attracting dirt and crime, thusly making your trip to purchase food very unpleasant. Canada uses an organization named 'Bottle Depot' to handle the returning of beverage containers for deposit refund. The government owns some, most are private businesses however.

- Pierre Dubord aka the Jackball

Thanks To Our International Correspondants

The FatPride Times wishes to extend a big thanks to all of our international readers who have become contributers to this here blog. The FP Times now has reporters in: Greece, Canada, New Zealand, Argentina and others. Our United States posters also get props for their continuing great job of providing important food and food related info for this blog!

Canadian Reader Endorses The Tortilla!

The FatPride Times Canadian correspondant Luger has written to endorse all the goodness that is a tortilla. Luger recommends the whole wheat version with flax seeds and no saturated fat. He also recommends filling one with tomato and cheese and just about anything. He told his local market that he will no longer eat bread, only tortillas!

Filthy Shopping Carts of Safeway Stores

The FatPride Times is calling upon all readers to visit their local safeway and look at the nastiness that is their carts. Their carts are made of a strange plastic material that seems to be a magnet for filth. Locally, the Safeway stores have the bottle/can return machines inside the stores (way in the back), which leads to people loading carts up with nasty beer & beverage containers. This in turn leads to sticky nasty carts. When im gonna put my foodstuffs in a cart, I want it to be clean. I dont think this much to ask. I personally saw the General Manager one day and made a comment to him about the problem. He told me that he had a cleaning crew coming that night to clean them (coincidence or bullshit?). The FP Times is asking all readers to speak up to management if they have this problem. Together we are strong!

Banquet Wine Toast at Greek Restaurant in Greece

Our Greek correspondant Dano has sent along a link to us where you can view a short video of a traditional Greek toast as it went down in a Greek restaurant. Need quicktime to see it. This is the real deal showing the tradition in the region it is followed. Greek Dinner Toast Video

Baklava - Readers Report From Turkey

One of our International readers has sent along a great picture of an assortment of Baklava for our viewing. Hasvelt tells The FatPride Times that eating baklava after foods is a custom in Turkey.

Poppi's Anatolia - Eugene, Oregon - 5-Stars

Poppi'a Anatolia (10th & Willamette St. Eugene Oregon), As a gyros afficianado, delis and restauarants such as this are always in my scopes while traveling. Poppi's Anatolia is a landmark in Eugene, serving Greek and Mediterranian food for well over a decade.

Lunch today consisted of a Mythos bottled beer, which was a full bouquet of earthy flavors you would expect from a pale lager, and a hint at fruit after-tastes.

For an appetizer we had the saganaki(peppered Kassari cheese fried in olive oil), which I have found to be unparallelled. They won't set it ablaze in front of you, but it is the tastiest dish this side of the Pacific Ocean. Having sampled this dish in many a big city, I can say that this is the best I have ever had. For the main course, the gyros sandwich was the natural choice. The beef and lamb served here is not your average pressed product, it is sublime. The spices are so perfectly embedded in the mix that you will be left swaying a nd speechless. The tzatziki sauce is also special here, with a sharp flavor, yet cooled by the creaminess of the yogurt and cucumber blend. There is not a better meal to be had in Eugene. 5 GD stars. - Barnabus

It's called "Saucijs"

International reader Ben writes to show us one pretty nice looking sausage. "Look, this is part of my food that I ate just yesterday. It's called "saucijs" and it tastes just as delicious as it looks fat".

KFC BBQ Chicken Sandwich is a Scam

Quick note...I had a two for one coupon for these and they were the smallest most rancid thing I have gotten anywhere in a long long time. Spread the word.

Thanks for your support and well wishes!

The FatPride Times wishes to thank the 100's of readers who wrote me asking why the posts had stopped appearing. Last week did not go too well. First off, I fell going down the stairs and landed in a sitting position, serverely bruising my assbone. Then a couple of days later I did a complete faceplant when I tripped over a toolbox. I have been on the couch for a week. Of course, I ate well. Maybe better than usual as all I did was eat, watch some TV, read the paper and sleep - generally in that order. I have some contributions to post that have been sent in to me and will do that as soon as I get everything back on track. If you want to share any food stories, pictures, recipes or whatnot email to: fatprider@yahoo.com (please notice the r at the end of fatpride as some other motherscratcher allready had it).

Arby's Coupons Conondrum (The Ali G Translation)

today at da fatpride times main offices we received a massiv flya wiv about 15 various coupons from arby's. at dis time, da fatpride times does not endorse na recommend arby's meals. oweva, some of these coupons is for real wicked deals. i am in a state of general confusion and am checkin advisement from readers.

Feces Shaped Pretzel on eBay From a FPT Reader

Everyday reader Stroker-Ace has contacted the FP Times to let us know of the fascinating pretzel he found inside a bag of them. He is auctioning it right now on eBay, however he is busting my balls with the 11.00 shipping fees. Heres a link to the auction and a sneak peek for you all.

The auction is here: Feces Pretzel Auction

LittleDebbie.Com - No It Is Not A Pron Site

After intensive googling I have got the skinny on these Little Debbie snack cakes that blew away the field in the snack poll. LittleDebbie.com tells and shows all, and unbelievably it is not a porno site, even though Im sure someone would love to explot that URL. Heres what I learned:

In 1960, McKee Foods founder O.D. McKee was trying to come up with a catchy name for their new family-pack cartons of snack cakes. Packaging supplier Bob Mosher suggested using a family member's name. Thinking of what could be a good fit for the brand, O.D. arrived at the name of his 4-year-old granddaughter Debbie. Inspired by a photo of Debbie in play clothes and her favorite straw hat, he decided to use the name Little Debbie® and the image of her on the logo. Not until the first cartons were being printed did Debbie's parents, Ellsworth and Sharon McKee, discover that their daughter was the namesake of the new brand.

The first family-pack was produced in August of that year and consisted of the original snack cake, the Oatmeal Creme Pie. Family-packs were one of the first multiple-item baked goods available with individually wrapped products. The cost per carton was only 49 cents. By combining a quality product with outstanding value, Little Debbie® quickly became a member of America's households. After its initial introduction, more than 14 million cakes were sold within 10 months. while the Oatmeal Creme Pie was the original Little Debbie® snack cake, there were 14 different varieties by 1964 including the ever-popular Nutty Bars® Wafer Bars and Swiss Cake Roll.

Since 1960, Little Debbie® products have remained a value leader. Currently, they sell for less than other leading brands while providing quality ingredients. More than 75 varieties are available with suggested retail prices ranging from 25 cents to $2.99. Little Debbie® products are available in all 50 states, Canada and Mexico

I will try to get a box of these today and give a de-briefing here on The FatPride Times ASAP.

Who & What Are Little Debbie Snack Cakes?

There is some controversy surrounding the snack poll again. I have received over twenty emails in the few hours since the results were made public. Little Debbie Snack Cakes clearly had the most votes, but who cast them and what the hell are they? I am going to explore the web for info on these snack cakes and report back. Hopefully this will explain the votes. Even if they were all cast by the same person, would that not mean he or she thinks they are really gd good? Either way Im gonna get me some of that.

Argentina BBQ Report

Loyal FatPride Times reader and contributor Franchi from Argentina has sent this image of a meal he was preparing for his family. There is lamb, beef, bread & more. We should all strive to be more like him.

Favorite Snack Poll Results

We have a winner!

• Lil Debbie Snack Cakes - 5
• Doritos - 2
• Popcorn - 2
• Cheetos - 1
• Klav Kalash and Crab Juice - 1
• Assorted Nuts (cashews - peanuts) - 1
• Krab Salad - 1
• Chicken Wangs - 1
• Lucerne Brand String Cheese - 1
• Big Kahuna Burger - 1
• Oiled Cucumber - 1
• Fresh Morning Dew - 1
• Cinnamon Grahm Crackers with a lay of organic peanut butter and raisin pushd into the peanut butter with milk to dip - 1
• Other - 1

Sweet Jesus - I'm Back

After much trial and error I was able to retrieve my user info and log-in. There is much catching up to do. Right now, I must powernap after all this hoobaloo.

Snack of The Week Controversy/Conspiracy

After recieving about 100 emails from loyal FatPride Times readers concerning the Snack of The Week results, there will now be a re-do. Starting now you can comment below with your favorite snack item and they will be tallied one week from today. You DO NOT have to sign up to post - simply use the Anonymous choice.