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My oldest boy came to my office yesterday to take me to lunch. This is a real treat; in the time I have worked here, I can count on one hand the times Alex has been here. But he had a couple hours to kill between his classes, so he took pity on poor old Mom and came to brighten my day. When...
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Don't Let Obama Put GMO Boosters in Charge of Food Safety!
By Alexis Baden-Mayer, Esq.
Organic Consumers Association, July 22, 2009
Straight to the Source
Genetically modified foods are not safe. The only reason they're in our...
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In the ‘moo’d for a free meal? As part of Chick-fil-A’s fifth annual Cow Appreciation Day celebration, the restaurant at 5260 Stockdale Highway is offering a free meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) to any customer who visits fully dressed as a cow on Friday.
Those who go...
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Here's a press release straight from the folks at Wienerschnitzel:
July is both NATIONAL HOT DOG MONTH and NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH – so, to commemorate both, Wienerschnitzel is giving away a FREE Original Chili Dog or FREE Tastee Freez Small Cone on July 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at all...
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The lack of construction activity at the future site of a Hooters has sparked rumors that the Atlanta-based restaurant chain may be rethinking plans for Bakersfield, but the local franchisee says the eatery is still coming to Rosedale Square on Rosedale Highway.
The shell building is built and...
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A Bob's Big Boy is coming to Bakersfield this summer.
The diner will open at the former Bakers Square at 3939 Ming Ave.
And that got us thinking. What are your memories of dining at the eateries with the famous statue?
What do you want to eat?
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For over a year now, I have been buying fresh fruit and homemade tamales from a little Mexican girl and her mom. They come by my office with flats of strawberries, mangoes, and melons in the spring and summer, and tamales in the fall and winter. I am a sucker for this stuff. It reminds...
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The numbers are sobering — and skyrocketing.
The Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank served 2,854 households in March 2007, the time of the local freeze. The same month the following year, it was 2,389 households. And now, in March of this year, 3,526 familes received its food....
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P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc. is giving customers a 15 percent discount on Wednesday, April 15 in honor of Tax Day, according to the restaurant.
“In the current economic climate, everyone deserves a break and that’s exactly what P.F. Chang’s is providing with our Tax...
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I'm working on a story for this weekend on ways people can reduce their spending on food while still staying healthy. One of the first bits of advice offered by a UC Davis food expert I talked today was to cut out organic products.
"That's an arena that has a pretty hefty premium, around...
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Chuck E. Cheese’s has applied for a permit to add about 3,000 square feet to its 12,023-square-foot store at 3760 Ming Ave.
Chuck E. Cheese’s is owned by CEC Entertainment, Inc., which is based in Irving, Texas. CEC spokeswoman Brenda Holloway confirmed the expansion plans, but said...
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I decided this weekend it was time to try Chick-fil-A.
Reporter Courtenay Edelhart had written about the chicken place before it opened, then saw people camped out for 24 hours before the official opening.
So what's the draw?
I went around 1 p.m. Saturday and the place was PACKED. The line was...
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So tonight I bored my family again with pork chops, potatoes, spinach and canned peaches. Woohoo. I am in a rut. I cook the same 10 things over and over again, mainly because they're easy and I can cook them with two kids hanging off my knees.
So what have YOU been...
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Study Finds High-Fructose Corn Syrup Contains Mercury
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/26/AR2009012601831.html
Wednesday, January 28, 2009; 12:00 AM
MONDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Almost half of tested samples of commercial high-fructose corn syrup...
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Calling all chicken eaters.
This Friday, Feb. 27, Chick-fil-A is giving away 10,000 sandwiches.
The deal kicks off at 10:30 a.m., company folks say. One per customer.
The new restaurant is at the northeast corner of Stockdale Highway and California Avenue.
Can't make it Friday? Check out...
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Afternoon, Everybody.
We are mere weeks away from having a third Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market in Bakersfield. The store at Stockdale Highway and California Avenue is set to open Feb. 25. It's next to the Sport Chalet.
The markets are smaller than typical grocery stores and feature...
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Haven't heard? Denny's is offering free Grand Slam breakfasts until 2 p.m. today, Feb. 3.
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Attention Bakersfield! Beware of Jack in the Box. If you recently purchased ,or received as a gift, a JACKCASH gift card, then beware when trying to cash it out when you have less than $10 remaining on your balance. According to California law, passed in early 2008, any gift...
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Washington Post: 20,000 More U.S. Troops To Be Deployed For “Domestic Security”
The Washington Post today reports on plans to station 20,000 more U.S. troops inside America for purposes of “domestic security” from September 2011, an expansion of...
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I went into my new dietitian with fear and doubt in my heart.
I came out with hope.
She was totally young and friendly, and was definitely healthy (at least by all outward appearances). Although she has never had an...
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Celente Predicts Revolution, Food Riots, Tax Rebellions By 2012
Celente says that by 2012 America will become an undeveloped nation, that there will be a revolution marked by food riots, squatter rebellions, tax revolts and job marches,...
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The holidays are often as wonderful as they are stressful not only for parents, but for kids as well. It can be easy to skip meals, eat too many treats, and loaf around. University of Rochester Medical Center eating disorders and childhood obesity experts, alike, say we should be careful...
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http://bakersfield.wikispot...
So, WikiSpot is a place where one can easily create a Wiki page, for free. I decided to go ahead and generate one for Bakersfield. It's just bare bones right now, but I'd be really interested to see what a bunch of 'fieldians can accomplish with...
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Reporter Jenny Shearer writes today about rising food prices.
Specifically, she found that food prices for items prepared at home were 7.6 percent higher in September than during the same period in 2007, according to the Consumer Price Index.
Jenny talked to everyone from a woman who grew...
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A new Filipino restaurant called Kubyertos has opened at 3401 Chester Ave. Building D Unit A, in the plaza known as the Ice House.
Kubyertos means “spoon and fork” in English, manager Gloria Esteban said.
The quick-serve eatery is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and serves breakfast, lunch...
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T-Bones Steak House, serving exclusively Certified Angus Beef, has opened at 8020 District Blvd.
The restaurant, which serves family-style meals with meat, potatoes, beans, salad and bread, also dishes up chicken, fish, lobster, crab, shrimp, appetizers and has a children’s menu. Food is...
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Q: In recent news we were told about the fire department’s budget struggle with fuel costs. What’s interesting is how often I see the big red 5 MPG fire truck parked outside of a local fitness center on a regular basis. Doesn't the fire department have fitness equipment at their...
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By LYNNLEY BROWNING
Published: September 22, 2008
New ammunition has been added to the battle that is pitting a leading artificial sweetener against sugar, leading the two sides to claim fresh grievances.
The latest salvo comes from Duke University researchers, who...
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Binge eating and purging can occur in boys and girls at a variety of ages, but the risk factors for these behaviors largely vary by age group and gender, according to an article released on June 02, 2008 in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives...
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A recent study published by the International Journal of Eating Disorders reveals that university undergraduate women who actively participate in sports and exercise-related activities tend to have higher rates of attitudes and behaviors related to eating disorders compared to...
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Driving around northeast Bakersfield, I'd noticed a restaurant was going in near the corner of Columbus and Haley streets. So I made a few calls.
Farmer Boys has opened another Bakersfield restaurant at 2617 Haley St., in the same shopping area as Lowe’s.
It joins the location already in...
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Texas-style barbecued brisket. Reputed by some to be among the most challenging meats in barbecue, it turns out delicious and cuts tender as chocolate cake when perfectly cooked.
Do it wrong, cook it too fast, and the result is an inedible tough lump that might be useful as a...
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DIETS DO NOT WORK. Period.
The diet industry makes BILLIONS of dollars off of the fact that people are so impatient and insecure- do not be another ignorant sheep, listening to their false claims! Don't buy into that crap, seriously! And don't waste your money! (Read the fine...
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It is important not to deny that you have a problem. For years, while struggling, I (as well as so many other girls/women) would brush off the known consequences of an eating disorder. Little did I know, that these life-changing issues can, and WILL, occur if left unchecked....
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I've passed by the Oroweat Bakery Outlet at 222 Oak St. many times and not given it much thought. Saturday, I was curious.
I ended up spending $7.27 and walked out with four items that would have cost at least $16.50 elsewhere, according to my price checks. (One item was the raspberry danish...
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A lot has changed since manager Gary Romriell started working at the Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank over 10 years ago.
I toured the facility with Romriell this morning at the Public Health Services Department event to promote healthy food.
(Read "Food bank offers healthy...
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I wrote a short item about Elaine's Cafe and Market, a new business in downtown Bakersfield, catty-corner from Happy Jack's. It specializes in vegetarian and vegan fare.
Proprietors Tim and Tracy Thompson want to share their love of healthful food with the community. They sell sandwiches, salads...
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Have you heard? "Fresh Apple Fries" are the newest kid-menu offering from Burger King.
The "Fresh Apple Fries" are uncooked apple slices shaped like French fries, and they come with a low-fat caramel sauce for dipping, according to the Associated Press.
Why can't apples...
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A chicken wings pick-up and delivery service opened Tuesday inside a Pizza Hut store on Panama Lane in southwest Bakersfield.
The WingStreet location, 3351 Panama Lane, sells chicken wings in a variety of styles, as well as appetizers and side orders. Operating hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m....
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The Sequoia Sandwich Co., a Bakersfield-based chain of delis, is opening a fourth location this month in the Clovis Commons Shopping Center in Fresno County as part of the company’s long-term growth plans in the Central Valley.
The new store, to open June 25, is company-owned.
“We...
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If all you have is pocket change, Taco Bell is launching its "Why Pay More?" value menu on Thursday. It's to include 10 products, including four new items (Triple Layer Nacho, Melted Three Cheese Roll-Ups, Cheesy Double Beef Burrito and the Big Taste Taco) with prices at 79 cents, 89...
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Someone let me know about daily specials at the IHOP just off Buck Owens Boulevard.
For example, Tuesday is crepe day and for about $5.99 you can pick any crepe off the menu — and get an ice cream sundae.
I don't think any meal on the "specials" list hits $7, and some days...
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The sandwich wars are on!
I drove by a Subway last night, and it had a large sign saying foot-long subs were $5.
Less than half an hour later, I spotted a TV ad for Quizno's that clearly was battling against Subway, as it offered $5 Large Deli Favorite Subs.
They fight for customers, you...
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Want some 'free' chicken?
McDonald's is offering free Southern Style Chicken Biscuits and Sandwiches at its 14,000 U.S. restaurants on Thursday, May 15.
Here's the deal: You have to buy a medium or large drink at a participating restaurant.
The offer's good from 7 to 10:30 a.m. for the...
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Today in the BC in the Letters to the Editor, there is a letter written by someone who recently patronized a local restaurant and discovered at the conclusion of their meal that the place tacks on an 18% "service fee" to their customers' check. This fee has nothing to do with gratuity;...
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For anyone who's still planning a party for tonight — or just wants to get some basics at a cheap price — an Albertsons ad has some good coupons.
For example — four 12-packs of selected varieties of Coke, Pepsi and 7-Up products for $9, with a minimum $10 purchase on qualified...
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In reporting the story yesterday about Kern being No. 3 for its concentration of fast food and convenience stores, I came across a couple of buzz words.
Fast food jungle. Food desert.
Considering we live in neither a jungle nor desert — well, most of us anyway — I came up with my...
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When the Wall Street Journal talks economics you'd be wise to listen.
So it might be worth paying attention to a columnist there who writes it's time for Americans to start stockpiling food. Read the article here.
Here's TV station Channel 23's report on local food rationing, ending with the...
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We've learned that Uno Chicago Grill has plans for Bakersfield.
When and exactly where aren't known yet, but a father-and-son team have purchased the rights to open five eateries in Central Cal.
Read reporter John Cox's full report.
Have you tried it? Tell us what you think.
Want a peek at...
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The big blue bus whisks us down Hwy 1, past the Jack Nicklaus Golf course, currently under construction ~ a mere $350 to play we learn. Going past small concrete houses, villas and many hotels we embark at Melia Cabo Real, greeted by friendly Company big wigs, our choice of water, Mai Tai,...
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