Email Author MICHELLE WOO

2011 Stories by MICHELLE WOO

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  FEATURED STORY

  Five Surprisingly Tasty Asian Dishes at Trader Joe's

  published Dec 13, 2011

  rWe'd be the first to tell you, when you want the real stuff, go to Little Saigon, the countless Asian plazas in Irvine, heck, even Little Tokyo, Thai Town or SGV if you've got the time. But if you ne... More >>

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  Raw Cookie Dough: It's Likely The Flour, Not The Eggs, That Can Make You Sick

  published Dec 13, 2011

  The holidays typically mean baking cookies, and baking cookies typically means tasting a dollop (or eight) of raw cookie dough before it reaches the oven. But don't! A new study confirms wha... More >>

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  Budweiser To Launch a Reality Show on ABC (That Has Nothing To Do With Beer)

  published Dec 12, 2011

  Today, Beerpulse posted on its Facebook page the news of a Budweiser reality show coming to ABC on Jan. 21.  Those who follow Beerpulse, a craft beer news site, are typically those programmed to ... More >>

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  Lobe Jobs Are the New Boob Jobs, Newport Beach Doc Says

  published Dec 12, 2011

  They once sat firm, but now they sag. With every move, they swing a little from side to side. You've tried to hide them, but they're just . . . out there. At last, something can be done.  En... More >>

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  PacSun, No Longer Cool Among Teens, To Close Up To 200 Stores

  published Dec 09, 2011

  Pacific Sunwear, once the go-to clothing shop for beach-loving teens who grew up wearing Rainbow sandals and watching The O.C., is wiping out up to 200 stores across the country in an attempt to turn ... More >>

• Tonight: Bruery Provisions Serves 'Beers You Have To Wait in Line For' Flight

  published Dec 08, 2011

  There is beer, and then there is beer that people go out of their way for. Beer that wins awards, that gets showered with accolades, that's pined for when it runs out. That beer is being served tonigh... More >>

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  Portola Coffee Lab Gets Into The Holiday Spirit

  published Dec 08, 2011

  Not only do they brew the best coffee around, Portola Coffee Lab baristas can turn a cup of Joe into a cup of Van Gogh. How they do it: "The colors are a result of an overwhelming amount of Chris... More >>

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  Brunchables: Hipster-Approved Lunchables!

  published Dec 08, 2011

  Slow clap for the comic geniuses at College Humor who produced this spot-on fauxmercial. For the new generation of hipsters, there's Brunchables, developed at Oscar Mayer's Brooklyn headquarters. Look... More >>

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  This Factory in Georgia Makes Chopsticks For People in Asia

  published Dec 07, 2011

  CNN Money has a wonderful story on Jae Lee, a man who launched a chopstick factory in Georgia. Stranger Sure. Successfulr Absolutely.   The South Korea-born entrepreneur founded Georgia Chop... More >>

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  COVER STORY

  Meet Shaheen Sadeghi, the LAB Man

  published December 8, 2011

  *This article was altered on Dec. 20, 2011.   Shaheen Sadeghi is a retail developer, though a more accurate job... More >>

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  Instant Ramen is Sending Kids to the ER

  published Dec 07, 2011

  Our post-college selves know that eating oodles of cheap instant noodles can wreak havoc on our insides, but an NPR report reveals that those 69 cent Styrofoam cups pose other dangers, too.  &nbs... More >>

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  Cheeseburger Wrapping Paper!

  published Dec 06, 2011

  Let's stop agonizing over the practicalities of this concept ("So you need exactly six giftsr And they all have to be rectangularr") and celebrate it for what it is--rad! Penn State grads Sarah Fay an... More >>

• Five Ballsy In-N-Out Copycats

  published Dec 06, 2011

  Trademark lawyers for Irvine-based In-N-Out are busy folks. The iconic burger chain has spawned ripoffs across the world--and that means war.  But the company is smart and understands that where ... More >>

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  Occupy Your Refrigerator: A Message From The 2%

  published Dec 05, 2011

  To be followed by a message from half and half, aka The 50%. Via Joel McLaughlinFollow Stick a Fork In It on Twitter @ocweeklyfood or on Facebook!... More >>

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  Burger King Has New French Fries

  published Dec 05, 2011

  In the hierarchy of fast-food fries, Burger King's offerings have never been at the top of the batch. They've long wilted beneath McDonald's fries, which are awesome if consumed within 48 seconds, and... More >>

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  [UPDATED: Jones To Take Legal Action] Rev. Terry Jones Rally Blocked at UCI Amid Security Concerns, 'Free Speech' Area Shut Down

  published Dec 02, 2011

  UPDATE, DEC. 2, 3:06 P.M.:  Rev. Terry Jones told us by phone that the arrest threat he received by UCI police on Thursday is "an absolute outrage and a violation of our First Amendment rights.""... More >>

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  Man Travels From Florida To Fullerton For Chik-fil-A Opening, Still Doesn't Win Free Food

  published Dec 01, 2011

  Today, we have learned that true dedication is not just camping out overnight at your favorite chicken sandwich chain for a chance to win a year's worth of free grub, but traveling across the country ... More >>

• UC Irvine Students Protest Tuition Hikes Today With a 'Study-In'

  published Dec 01, 2011

  Occupy textbooks!   Angry over tuition hikes, slashed resources and hefty pay raises for top administrators, students at UC Irvine will be demonstrating today with a "study-in."  Reads ... More >>

• Takeru Kobayashi Gobbles 7.5 Pounds of Turkey in 10 Minutes, Devours Record

  published Nov 25, 2011

  In honor of day of the year when gluttony is not only accepted, but celebrated here in America (yeah, that would be all days that end in "y"), we'd only expect Takeru Kobayashi to show us how it's don... More >>

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  Newport Beach Named the Country's Second-Best Spot For Holiday Lights

  published Nov 25, 2011

  Thanksgiving is dunzo -- at last, it's socially acceptable to bring out the Christmas decor!  Yahoo! Travel has named Newport Beach the No. 2 destination for holiday lights. (The top spot pr... More >>

• WTF: Vodka Company Advertises 'Christmas Quality' At 'Hanukkah Pricing' (Then Later Apologizes)

  published Nov 23, 2011

  Just in time for the holidays, Wodka Vodka came up with a new advertising slogan: "Christmas Quality, Hanukkah Pricing."Because -- get itr Jews are cheap![Silence] Billboards appeared around New ... More >>

• Power Balance, Maker of Those Silicone Miracle Bracelets, Files For Bankruptcy

  published Nov 23, 2011

  Power Balance, the maker of those brightly colored silicone bracelets that promised to improve balance and flexibility, increase strength, end all political strife, etcetera, has filed for Chapter 11 ... More >>

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  CoolHaus to Launch an OC Truck This Spring

  published Nov 21, 2011

  CoolHaus, the groovy maker of the "architecturally inspired ice-cream sandwich," is coming to Orange County!  Natasha Case, the company's CEO, tells us it's rolling out two new trucks to ser... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Pinkberry Opens Today in Brea, Gives Out Free Froyo

  published Nov 17, 2011

  Pinkberry, the company that launched the tart frozen yogurt craze in the U.S., opens its newest location today at Brea Plaza Shopping Center.   Fans can get in on the "swirly goodness" ... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Bacon Lube: For Pork-Flavored Porking

  published Nov 16, 2011

  You know it had to happen. Someone decided to bring together the world's two greatest inventions, sex and bacon. Introducing bacon lube. For sex that sizzles. For bacon lovers. For porking--with ... More >>