Scenes from the Nat’l Restaurant Show

photo.JPGThis was weird: Must have been at least 50 portable toilets in a row in Parking Lot C.  FirstBorn figured it was some kind of union rule…

Hell yeah coffeeUnfortunately, the mugs won’t fit in my dishwasher!

photo.JPGI am almost as big a mushroom whore as I am a ginger whore…and that’s a lotta whore! They told me I could empty the case at the close on Tuesday – otherwise known as “Back Up The Truck Day.”

photo.JPGFirst of many gluten-free baked goods I will offer up to the Goddess of MUM…

The Gardein booth had lots of their tasty offerings, including the “fish” sticks I’d seen but not yet tried – OMG! How do they do it? Guy handed out some Free Product cards (I got TWO!); I mentioned that I was an extreme couponer and was used to getting stacks. He mentioned he could take them back. Never ran so fast in my life!

What else…probably 150 gelato booths, longest lines are always for hot dogs and gluten-free and meat-free no longer makes you an Untouchable.

Today is just stuff a few freebies in your bag and down your piehole day – got a few bags of tea (always a hit) and some Turano baguettes (otherwise they get tossed).  Got about five different stress balls…for my family, since I only cause stress…

Burger + cheese + hot dog + chips = American Thickburger

635671334402203607-XXX-Carl-s-Jr.-Most-American-Burger-02Think of this as a combo meal with the entire combo smashed between two burger buns.

It’s got one-third pound of Black Angus beef. It’s got a grilled hot dog split in two. It’s got American cheese. And, yes, it’s got a layer of Lay’s Kettle Cooked Potato Chips.

Lose count of the layers yet?  Read the USA Today article here (btw, it’s over a thousand calories – I think you have to unhinge your jaw…).

Truvia class saction settlement coupons arrive!

photo.JPGBack last October, I filed for the Cargill product settlement and chose free product coupons (I’m not crazy…well, maybe just a little) and today my 15 ittle beauties came in the mail!  Valid up to $10 with November 30, 2016 expiration date.

Did you get your coupons or cash yet?

Free Breakfast @ Taco Bell today (until 11 am)

150504_EM_TacoBellTaco Bell has announced that Tuesday, May 5, will be celebrated as something it’s calling Breakfast Defectors Day. Between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., participating Taco Bell locations will be giving away one free sausage or bacon Biscuit Taco per customer.  Read here.

All the news that fits: liquids alert

This piece was blatantly stolen from HuffPost.
UntitledThe year of Amy Schumer continues with a near-perfect sketch from the Season 3 premiere of “Inside Amy Schumer.” Yes, there was a tribute to butts and a rape sketch, but a sketch saying “screw you” to the Hollywood patriarchy featured cameos from legends Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tina Fey and Patricia Arquette, and it was an absolute winner.

Schumer stumbles upon the trio having an idyllic picnic in the woods, only to discover they’re celebrating Louis-Dreyfus’ “Last Fuckable Day.” She explains: “In every actress’ life, the media decides when you finally reach the point when you’re not believably fuckable anymore.” Common signs are when the poster for your movie is just a photo of the kitchen, wardrobe only has long sweaters for you and when your movies are remade with younger actresses (Selena Gomez in “Boyhood”!).

They celebrate well, though, by chugging ice cream, smoking cigars and delivering an expert critique on the way Hollywood treats actresses as they age. Bravo, Schumer.

Watch the clip here…and keep your drinks far away.

Reminder: Home Run Inn Dock Sale this Friday

Thrift are those pizzas that didn’t make the cosmetic cut – sausage was not aligned with the stars or something else that doesn’t affect taste. Retail bulk are the perfect ones and you’ll pay more (although cheaper than a grocery store!). I love how they give us enough time to make freezer space!
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Call 630-783-9696 with questions or for directions. Cash and credit accepted.

All the News that Fits: CEO slashes salary – all employees now make $70K+

Here’s a little heart-warmer from HuffPost about a Seattle company CEO who realized that even his employees (who made an average of $48,000) had trouble with living expenses and decided to trim almost a million off his pay to fund theirs. Oh, and fyi, this dude is hot!

CEO Slashes $1 Million Salary To Give Lowest-Paid Workers A Raise

Three weeks ago, Dan Price took a $930,000 pay cut.

Growing income inequality had been on his mind for months. But as he went for a hike with a friend one afternoon and listened to her describe her struggle with rising rent prices, he realized he had to do something for his own employees.  Click here for full article.

Home Run Inn Dock Sale – April 17th

Thrift are those pizzas that didn’t make the cosmetic cut – maybe the sausage was not aligned with the stars or something else that doesn’t affect taste. Retail bulk are the perfect ones and you’ll pay more (although way cheaper than a grocery store!). I love how they give us enough time to make freezer space!
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Call 630-783-9696 with questions or for directions. Cash and credit accepted.

McDonald’s opens new drive-thru…for cyclists

BikeBell_3249081bInteresting read over on London’s The Telegraph, about McDonald’s expanding ideas (they even have clothing).

Customers at McDonald’s stores in Denmark are getting a drive-thru with a difference.
As part of the fast food chain’ #imlovinit24 campaign, a limited number of Danish restaurants will be open with dedicated cycle lanes. Read the entire article here.