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Man Claims to Have Found Long-Lost Coca-Cola Recipe

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:48:53 +0000

Maybe you can beat the real thing. Cliff Kluge, of Ringgold, Georgia â€“ who describes himself as a â€œtreasure hunterâ€ — claims to have come across an item as steeped in Americana as baseball and apple pie: a 1943 recipe for Coca-Cola. Since Coke protects its secret like a guard does Buckingham Palace, this could [...]

5 High-Horsepower Julep Cocktails to Fuel Your Kentucky Derby Party

Eric Rogell — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:00:53 +0000

The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby is this weekend, and that can mean only one thing: Mint Juleps. (And hot southern chicks in oversized bonnets, but we'll focus on the drinks for now.)

Just in case you've never had a Mint Julep because it sounds like a cocktail Miss Daisy would drink as she's being driven around, you should know the main ingredient is a healthy pour of bourbon

'Pinterest' For Women, Now 'Manteresting' For Men! [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:55:47 +0000

With social media being the wave of the future, we’ve seen many means to socialize one of which is Pinterest, primarily designed for the female influence, now there’s Manteresting!Pinterest is a very successful content sharing social network that allows members to “pin” images, videos and other objects to their pinboard. Also includes social networking features, [...]

The Best Actual Easter Eggs Inspired by Movie and TV Characters

Britt Hayes — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:07:51 +0000

When you think of Easter eggs in the context of movies and television, you think of seeing stuff like the pizza delivery truck in all the Pixar movies, or J.J. Abrams using the faux slushie brand Slusho in each of his movies. But what about literal Easter eggsÂ inspiredÂ by movies and TV shows? For this Easter [...]

Regular Burgers Are A Thing Of The Past – Now It's Extreme Burgers, Be Hungry These Babies Are Loaded!

Mark Alan — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:51:24 +0000

Anymore some burgers are a heart – attack waiting to happen, we don’t seem to be simply satisfied with the old regular burger anymore, you with me? Burgers are now at super crazy new levels.Some pretty extreme burgers are out and about just waiting to nail your tastebuds and here’s a sample of some burgers [...]

Twinkies Are Coming Back in the Greatest News Ever

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:27:24 +0000

The long national nightmare is over. Twinkies are coming back! The iconic cupcake will return to stores this summer after a pair of private equity companies agreed to buy Hostess. Apollo Global Management, LLC and Metropoulos & Co. will purchase the Hostess and Dolly Madison brands for $410 million. Metropoulous & Co. founder and CEO [...]

Central Minnesota Loves a Fish Fry During Lent

Townsquare Media — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:23:48 +0000

With Central Minnesota’s large Catholic community and rich traditions, you would guess affordable and delicious fish fries during Lent would be popular. But you would be underestimating the draw of the crunchy deep-fried fish, golden brown fries, tangy cole slaw and all the other sides that go into a basket of fish fry goodness. Fish [...]

SHOCKER: The Worlds Largest Burger is in Minnesota [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:02:48 +0000

I love a big burger with fries and nice cold beer but I’m not sure I can handle a burger that weighs over 2,000 pounds, roll camera’s and let’s dive in.The fine folks at the Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, Minnesota have set the Worlds record for the worlds largest burger. This massive bacon [...]

New Cookbook Pays Tribute to Beatles' Golden Anniversary

Jeff Giles — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:25:06 +0000

Good news, Beatles fans: While you're reflecting on the passage of a half-century since the release of the band's first LP, you can celebrate the band's groundbreaking music by baking all the meals listed in a brand new Beatles-inspired cookbook.

Vending Machines That Are Out Of This World [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:42:34 +0000

When you stop and use a vending machine, have you ever wished they had one besides those for candy bars and drink?

Bad News — We Have Diabetes Now From Just Hearing About Sugar Puffs Cereal Beer

Donald Deane — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:00:34 +0000

Back in college, we once tried out the beer and cereal combo when we were out of milk, and it did NOT go well. Thankfully, an amateur brewer armed with actual knowledge has found the perfect way to merge the two by creating beer made from Sugar Puffs cereal. Finally, a way to get tanked at breakfast.

New Girl Scout Cookie Mango Creme Is 'Vitamin Enhanced'

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:51:56 +0000

When those sugar peddlers in green sashes come to your door this Girl Scout cookie season there will be a new treat on the menu. Mango Creme will join popular favorites such as Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalong. The sweet is described as a vanilla and coconut sandwich-style cookie with mango-flavored filling. And not only [...]

Three Beers for Drinking, Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

Jim Lee — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:50:56 +0000

Tisâ€™ the season for sucking on candy canes until they could be classified as a prison shank. It’s also the season for getting way too drunk on Christmas cheer at the company holiday Christmas party. That next morning can be a little awkward, so remember: nothing says “Iâ€™m sorry for grabbing your wifeâ€™s Christmas hams” [...]

Genius Snack Alert: Beer and Bacon Battered Deep Fried Doritos

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:00:53 +0000

Take any food, deep fry it or add some bacon, and you've got us hooked. There's really nothing better than a nasty, greasy mess or extra meat strips to really make our testosterone sing. Think about it-- would you eat raw turkey testicles? Probably not. What about fried turkey testicles? Solid maybe. There are rare moments, however, when these two perfect cooking tactics combine to make an insane creation. This is one of those moments.

BEST. VIDEO. EVER. This Week: 'Look At This Instagram' Song Parody Makes Us Hate Instagram and Nickelback Even More [VIDEO]

Sloan — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:20:22 +0000

Take a moment out from shooting an Instagram of your damn zucchini and carrot side dish you fricking hipster and watch this...

3 Year Old Hostess Fan Has a Tantrum

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:15:19 +0000

America has enjoyed a long-term relationship with Hostess for decades. Is this really the end? Watch as one young pastry lover experiences his first major heartbreak. In this video we get to see three year-old Lucas in the throes of pure grief and disbelief at what’s transpired. However, while most of the country is mourning [...]

Alice's Restaurant – A LOON Thanksgiving Tradition [VIDEO]

103.7 The Loon Staff — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:14:22 +0000

We keep this one in the archives all year long (so it's been fermented to perfection), and break it out one day out of the year: Thanksgiving. If you're lucky enough to get on the road around Noon, you'll hear it on the air. But we know many of you are cooking or just plain carousing with your family. So here it is in video form.

Stuff It! Crazy (Interesting?) Ideas for Turkey Stuffing

Sloan — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:54:25 +0000

My brother-in-law Richard is a pretty good cook (and still single at 50+ btw). Except when it comes to Thanksgiving, where he has acquired the moniker ‘The Experimental Chef’. Here are some ideas that were inspired by my Thanksgiving experiences. THE ORIGINAL WHITE CASTLE SLIDER Yes, it’s true. There IS a God… and it’s obvious [...]

Let's Talk Turkey About Thanksgiving [INFOGRAPHIC]

Sloan — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:44:07 +0000

Let's talk turkey about Thanksgiving... This awesome infographic from ViralHeat.com tabulates all the mentions of Thanksgiving fare from Twitter and Facebook.

Waldo's Pizza Coming to Downtown St. Cloud [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:30:49 +0000

A pizza restaurant with over 30 years of business history in central Minnesota will find new life in downtown St. Cloud.