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Big Burger Grill via Sam's Toybox.
Big Burger Grill via Sam's Toybox. Click image to be taken back in time.

Grilling season is officially on. Check out this awesome grill-themed vintage toy:

The Big Burger Grill uses a 150 watt light bulb to heat a metal grill surface on which you can cook hamburgers, pancakes, and other delectables.

And be sure to check out the source link for other (not necessarily food-related) vintage toys.

(Via Sam’s Toybox)

Betty Crocker And Pillsbury In Cahoots About Pie

Betty Crocker says: Pie Lovin’ This has been declared the “Year of the Pie” and we are seeing (and eating) creative takes on pies everywhere – from sweet to savory

Foodland — (BTKS Investigative Reports)–In a display of interdepartmental cooperation, Betty Crocker and Pillsbury have revealed that both brands are in support of 2011 being “Year of the Pie.” Both under the umbrella of General Mills, the two culinary powerhouses have separately issued press releases supporting this finding. Just goes to show the power of pie and BTKS is pleased. Pie is superior to cupcakes, and with the marketing power of a global company, the world will soon agree. Mwahahahahahaha!

Pie Lovin’
This has been declared the “Year of the Pie” and we are seeing (and eating) creative takes on pies everywhere – from sweet to savory.

The rest today’s press release follows and includes links to the deliciousness.

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The Baby Bullet

The Original Baby Bulletâ„¢ Food Processor, BPA Free

Bullets and babies don’t usually mix (right, Maggie?), but in this case that’s exactly what they do. Well kinda. The bullet part mixes at least. Also, the Original Baby Bullet Food Processor chops, blends and does all those other things that the harried parent might find of interest.

Includes power base, milling blade, baby blend blade, batchbowl, two short cups, spatula, two stay-fresh resealable lids, batch tray, six date-dial storage cups, storage tray, pocket nutritionist and user manual/cookbook.

Miller Genuine Draft Beer Box Cowboy Hat

Miller Genuine Draft Beer Box Cowboy Hat

This could be you.

The Miller Genuine Draft Beer Box Cowboy Hat is available for sale. But you better hurry: as of this writing there are only two left in stock. Don’t let it get away! No worries (and clearly you have none if you wear this hat), if MGD isn’t your brand, the hat is also available drunkenly assembled lovingly crafted from boxes of Coors Light or Miller Lite.

Product Description:
Re-defining beer fashion. Fun, hilarious, and oh-so-good looking. Crafted from an 18-bottle case of Miller Genuine Draft beer. Officially licensed; one size fits all.

It’s Official: Pie Is The New Cupcake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Stuffed Pies - This new type of pie takes inspiration from the cookie, which never goes out of style. This recipe brings the current craze for the "cookie stuffed cookie" to pie - creating hand-held pies stuffed with cookie dough.

Well, it’s about time. Cupcakes are good and all, but they don’t do savory. Pie is clearly superior. Pillsbury has made it official and has decreed 2011 to be “The Year of the Pie.” Whether or not the company’s low-risk announcement will alter the course of the cupcake trend is yet to be seen, but they got it right by including recipes in their marketing push. Shown above is the Chocolate Chip Cookie Stuffed Pie, and all the recipes can be found at Pillsbury.com/Recipes.

Read on to see the list of Top 10 Pies to Try.

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