There's an Edible, Adhesive Tape to Keep Your Burrito Wrapped?
Engineering students from Johns Hopkins University have created an edible, adhesive tape, called "Tastee Tape," to keep burritos and other wrapped foods sealed up . . . WHILE you're eating.
They tested a "multitude" of ingredients before settling on a final recipe, which is edible, safe, and has the strength to keep even the fattest burrito closed. For now, they aren't revealing what the secret formula is . . . because they're currently applying for a patent. It's also unclear when it could be available.
The "tape" looks like small rectangular strips that are roughly half an inch by two inches. They come on a wax paper . . . and to use them, you just peel one off, wet it thoroughly, and stick it on the food you want to hold together.
(Here's a clear and a dyed example of Tastee Tape.)
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Applebee’s: Get Free ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Tix With Purchase
If you’re psyched about the new movie, “Top Gun: Maverick,” you’re not alone. But if you’re also a fan of Applebee’s – there’s a way to bring those two things together.
The film arrives in theaters May 27th and if you make a qualifying purchase of $25 or more (dine in or to go OR delivery…even the app) at Applebee’s between now and June 12th, you can get a free Fandango movie ticket to see the film.
But get this – if you spend $50 or more you will receive two free movie tickets. And if you really wanna get into the spirit…those dining can take a selfie with a life-sized Pete “Maverick” Mitchell standee (aka Tom Cruise) along with other surprises.
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Today is National Walnut Day . . .
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Frito Lay Offers Celeb “Iconic” Variety Packs
This summer, Frito-Lay has is teaming up with iconic celebrities Martha Stewart, Mario Lopez and Mark Morrison with their new “Unbox the Icons” promotion. How’s it work? Mario and Martha are each curating their own “ICONIC Boxes” of Frito Lay products and other goodies and Morrison is reimagining his 90s hit, “Return of the Mack” for a new television commercial called ”Return of the Snacks.” “With the Frito-Lay Variety Pack “ICONIC Box”, you can now snack like me to elevate your dining experience,” says Martha. “Who says the simple things can’t be refined?” Here’s what’s included in each celebrity’s box:
Mario’s “ICONIC Box”
- Funyuns Flamin’ Hot Onion Flavored Rings, Doritos Spicy Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips, Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Limon Cheese Flavored Snacks
- Mario’s favorite hot sauce
- Wireless headphones and one year premium subscription to Spotify
- “Unbox the Icons” branded bucket hat, chip clips and pins
- Fujifilm instant camera with refill cartridges
Martha’s “ICONIC Box”
- Ruffles Original Potato Chips, Lay’s Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips, Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips
- $ 150 gourmet steak gift card
- Signed Martha’s American Food cookbook
- Sur La Table canister of gourmet sea salt and cooking class voucher for two
- Branded “Unbox the Icons” apron, chip clips and pins
Wanna win one? Go to Mario's and Martha's
Instagram accounts and comment about your favorite Frito-Lay snack using #UnboxTheIcons and #Entry. The contest runs through June 5th. Find all the contest rules HERE.
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When you're buying food to take out, how much, if anything, do you tip? In a poll, 21% of people said 6% to 10% . . . 19% said NOTHING . . . and 17% of people said 11% to 15%. Those 65 and older were most likely to say NO TIP.
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