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2012 Stories by MICHELLE WOO

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  The Healing Fields of Long Beach's Cambodia Town

  published November 29, 2012

  "Our future is fragile, our hope can break.At any moment, be aware and wide awake.We gotta be focused, time to concentrate,like... More >>

• Introducing Sriracha Lip Balm

  published Nov 26, 2012

  Another sign you may have a Sriracha problemr You wear Sriracha lip balm. J&D's Foods has teamed up with The Oatmeal to create this SPF 15 lip protector that'll leave you craving pho all day.... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Sorry, Stockpilers: The Shelf Life Of A Twinkie Is Only About 25 Days

  published Nov 16, 2012

  The world is mourning the news that Hostess Brands Inc., maker of the iconic comfort sweets Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Snowball Cakes and Ho Hos, plans to shut down. As expected, social networks have spira... More >>

• OrigAudio's Sonic Revolution

  published November 15, 2012

  Pssssst. I've got a party in my purse. No, no, it's nothing illegal—don't get too excited. It's a little gadget called... More >>

• A Meal To Die For: Zombie Beer-Pairing Dinner At Beachwood BBQ & Brewing

  published Nov 13, 2012

  If you haven't heard, a zombie apocalypse is coming. (Believe it, people--the US military is training for it.) Here's what may be the tastiest way to prepare yourself. The folks behind LA's famed... More >>

• HopScotch, Downtown Fullerton's New Craft Beer And Whiskey Tavern, To Open This Sunday

  published Nov 12, 2012

  Back in May, we told you about HopScotch, a new craft beer and whiskey tavern that would be opening within downtown Fullerton's original Pacific Railway Station. And then we waited. And waited. A... More >>

• WATCH IT: The Hot And Steamy Book Trailer For 50 Shades of Chicken

  published Nov 09, 2012

  BDSM as applied to poultry--there's one description I never thought I'd write. There's a new cookbook called 50 Shades of Chicken, inspired by the steamy book that had soccer moms hiding under th... More >>

• Taco Bell Is Now Putting A Baked Potato Inside A Tortilla

  published Nov 08, 2012

  Okay, now they're just being silly. Taco Bell, which keeps pushing the limit on what qualifies as food, will be announcing a new snack menu in the coming weeks. Among the offerings: a loaded bake... More >>

• There's a Sale Right Now On Adorable USB Accessories That Look Like Toast

  published Nov 08, 2012

  So maybe this is a bit too cutesy for this esteemed food blog but . . . OMG! SQUEEEE! LOOK! USB-powered accessories that look like toast! And s'mores. Adorable. A quirky little company calle... More >>

• Who Supported Prop 37 And Who Fought Against It May Surprise You

  published Nov 07, 2012

  As we reported this morning, California voters rejected Proposition 37, the ballot measure that would have required the labeling of genetically engineered food. Supporters believed the initiative woul... More >>

• Obama Wins: Front Pages From Around The World

  published Nov 07, 2012

  As Barack Obama was re-elected as President of the United States last night, the entire world watched. Check out these newspaper front pages from around the globe announcing his victory. Some might se... More >>

• Prop 37, Food-Labeling Measure, Fails

  published Nov 07, 2012

  Proposition 37, the ballot initiative that would have made California the first in the nation to require the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on processed foods, has failed, receiving... More >>

• Mo' Movember!

  published November 8, 2012

  I was never a complete fan of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Educating Americans about the deadly disease = good. Doing so by... More >>

• They Exist: Gingerbread Oreos

  published Nov 06, 2012

  Holiday snacks are starting to creep up on store shelves, and we're particularly intrigued by this one. Nabisco has introduced Gingerbread Oreos, available for a limited time at Wal-Mart.    ... More >>

• There is a #VoteWhite Hashtag On Twitter and it's Just As Sickening As You'd Expect

  published Nov 06, 2012

  As intense and nerve-racking as it is, Election Day always brings a sense of civic spirit, with folks Instagramming their "I voted" stickers and dressing their poor pets in red, white and blue sweater... More >>

• Where To Eat And Drink For Free (Or Cheap) After You've Voted

  published Nov 06, 2012

  You've watched hours of presidential debates. You've endured hundreds of brain-numbing political posts on your Facebook feed. You've sat through countless sponsored commercials, suffered the wrath of ... More >>

• First Look: Wild Goose Tavern, Costa Mesa's New Hunting Lodge-Style Restaurant And Saloon, Opens This Friday

  published Nov 05, 2012

  These days, OC's most anticipated drinking joints aren't velvet rope, pinkie-raising hotspots with snooty bartenders and microscopic, overpriced appetizers. Instead, we're seeing a crop of new waterin... More >>

• Final Episode of No Reservations Airs Tonight (Sob!), Wrapping Up In Brooklyn

  published Nov 05, 2012

  Eight years. One hundred forty episodes. Sixty countries. More than 716,000 miles. Countless toasts, laughs, expletives and soul-hitting meals. Tonight, it comes to an end. The final episode of N... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Now There Is Wasabi-Flavored Vodka

  published Nov 02, 2012

  In what has the potential to be both an amazing sinus clearer and entertaining bar bet, there is now wasabi-flavored vodka. Created by Oddka, a new brand by Polish vodka company Wyborowa, the fiery sp... More >>

• The Lime Truck Gets Put Into New Mobile Game 'Order Up!! Food Truck Wars'

  published Nov 01, 2012

  The Lime Truck's action-packed run on The Great Food Truck Race is long behind us, but now you can relive the competition-on-wheels simply by pulling out your phone. "Order Up!! Food Truck W... More >>

• Hello Kitty: Forever Kitty

  published November 1, 2012

  If there's one celebrity who'll never age or go out of style, it's Hello Kitty. There's something about the mouthless feline that makes even... More >>

• Palsaik Samgyupssal, Korean Restaurant Famed For Its '8 Flavors Of Pork Belly,' Comes To OC

  published Oct 31, 2012

  The Korean BBQ can be a blissful, albiet predictable, experience. We've come to expect the trusty usual suspects--kalbi, bulgogi, brisket--along with dipping sauces and banchan galore.   But... More >>

• 3,000 Bottles of The Bruery's Black Tuesday Sell Out in 10 Minutes

  published Oct 30, 2012

  Had a slow internet connection this morningr Well, you missed it. Today was the release of Black Tuesday, The Bruery's infamous 19.2% ABV barrel-aged imperial stout, dubbed the holy grail of high... More >>

• 5 Awesome Food-Themed Halloween Group Costumes

  published Oct 30, 2012

  Halloween is upon us. Being food bloggers, we're big fans of food-themed costumes. (Though please, if you go as Sriracha, aim for cute Sriracha rather than slutty Sriracha, mmm kayr) If you've go... More >>

• Taco Bell To Give Out Free Doritos Locos Tacos Today

  published Oct 30, 2012

  America, go at it. From 2 to 6 p.m. today, Taco Bell will be giving customers a free Doritos Locos Taco.The fast-food chain had promised fans that if any player stole a base during the World Series, i... More >>