Star Wars Sushi

Star Wars Sushi by Japanese sushi chef, oki.
Star Wars Sushi by Japanese sushi chef, oki.

George Lucas is well known for capitalizing on the merchandising of his movie franchise, Star Wars. For those that think that he left no stone unturned in milking it for all it is worth, behold: Star Wars sushi! Not an officially-licensed product (yet), the creations by oki, a Japanese sushi chef blogging over at blogspot, are well done. Be sure to click the link above and check out his “Darth Vader Roll” as well as his “Carrot Darth Vader” from the source link below. The darkside never looked so delicious.

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Kitchen Cabinets And NASCAR Together At Last

NASCAR driver Paul Menard visits Schrock Cabinetry facility in Arthur, Ill. days before his win at the Brickyard 400. (Photo: MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.)
NASCAR driver Paul Menard visits Schrock Cabinetry facility in Arthur, Ill. days before his win at the Brickyard 400. (Photo: MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.)

Turns out the kitchen cabinet people, Schrock Cabinetry, are in cahoots with NASCAR Driver Paul Menard. Following a big win at the Brickyard 400, the sponsor will likely find themselves doing well going forward. Or in circles as the case may be. Press release follows.

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Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest

Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest Celebrates Ten Years of Creativity in the Kitchen

People like to do strange things with peanut butter. Just ask Iggy Pop. However, if eating strange things with peanut butter is more up your alley (and you are too young to know who Iggy Pop is), enter the following contest for a chance to win a $25,000 college fund. Read on for all the sticky and smeary details.

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SkinnyLicious Menu from The Cheesecake Factory

SkinnyLicious Burgers from The Cheesecake Factory's new menu aptly named SkinnyLicious.

Doesn’t that look good up there? Those are SkinnyLicious Burgers from The Cheesecake Factory. Looks just as good as that cheesecake from the other day, right? No? Oh well. Better not revisit that link then and instead continue on for the SkinnyLicious press release.

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Food Is Ammunition, Don’t Waste It

Know Your Onions, Or, Food Is Ammunition--Don't Waste It

What’s Cooking Uncle Sam? is an exhibit currently on display at the National Archives in DC. From farm to table (via the factory) the exhibit examines the government’s influence over what we eat. Click on through to see a photo of the obvious gourmand President Ford preparing his own breakfast at his home in Alexandria in 1975. Or just click the link above and check out the whole preview.

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Get Back To Basics With A Manual Ice Shaver

Back to Basics Manual Ice Shaver Model SIT10821

It’s hot. Time to cool down. How? By eating ice, of course. Shaved ice. While just chewing ice cubes is certainly an option, the Back to Basics Manual Ice Shaver Model SIT10821 might offer a bit more flavor. It may be hot, and the heat may affect the brain, but shaved ice takes flavor on a bit more easily than just pouring syrup over a cube. Although, some day sugar-free, carb-free, no-calorie ice may become a fad diet. Either way, stay cool and get ahead of the trend with your own ice shaver.

***Update 10/22/24: The above product melted away. But this Manual Ice Shaver has shown up like a melted ice cube frozen again.

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