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Sonic is selling half-price fountain drinks and slushes from 2 to 4 p.m. each day in April
The drive-through's Web site says they're offering 168,894 drink combinations for half the cost.
There are at least 10 locations in Bakersfield and surrounding areas. Click here for maps.
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Reporter Courtenay Edelhart is working on a story today about the rising cost of food, and how that's hitting people in the pocketbook.
What are you doing to save money on food? Are you going to restaurants less? Shopping at discounters rather than the grocery store you used to visit?
If...
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Why is it I always seem to get hungry when I'm surrounded by unhealthy food?
Particularly, this seems to happen when I'm in a convenience store trying to pay for gas or stick to just buying a gallon of milk.
I recently went on a tour of a local 7-Eleven with dietitian Avtar Nijjer-Sidhu,...
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I felt that this needs to be said, because it is sooooo SAD to see how way too many SERVERS are looking and dressing lately. I don't know if I am getting picky or what?? But as far as I am concerned, how does anyone expect to earn GOOD MONEY looking like S%#*?? I would rather that...
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Owner and chef Christina Galvan opened Big Popy's Deli in downtown Bakersfield March 3.
She's an East High and California School of Culinary Arts’ Le Cordon Bleu Program grad. "Big Popy" is her dad's nickname.
Galvan loves downtown Bakersfield and wants to see it grow....
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Diabetes is a condition that has unfortunately been passed down through families, said one Southern California pediatrician.
Dr. Patricia Riba, a pediatrician with the Community Care Health Center in Huntington Beach, spoke at a recent Latino and health care workshop put on by the California...
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Tesco, the third-largest food retailer in the world, is coming to Bakersfield. Its Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets will be opening in northwest and southwest Bakersfield and Wasco and Delano this fall.
I went to a Fresh & Easy in Simi Valley to check out what's coming to Kern. The...
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Did you eat some of the recalled beef?
The state Department of Public Health released the list of retailers that received beef from the Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Co., the Chino slaughterhouse at the center of the biggest beef recall in U.S. history. (The complete list is attached to this...
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Just why are people who live here fascinated when new chain restaurants open? Is it that we want to feel like we're in the big city? Are we already big city? Are we bored, with nothing else to do? Or do we just love to eat?
Assistant editor John Cox spent the last few days (among other work!)...
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The amount of beef being recalled is staggering.
As In-N-Out Spokesman Robert Emmers said, "Once you read it (the list), you really won’t want a hamburger."
Roughly 143 million pounds of raw and frozen beef products were recalled Sunday after footage of cattle being abused at...
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We know how people react to restaurant openings around here. Go! Go the first day! Go before the first day if you can nab an invite!
Famous Dave's, a national BBQ shop, opens to the public after a 10 a.m. Monday "rib-cutting." No word yet on what exactly that entails. Use your...
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If you saw Fast Food Nation author Eric Schlosser speak last night at Cal State Bakersfield, you probably left a little smarter and a little more grossed out by hamburgers.
Some things he mentioned that I checked up on:
Schlosser mentioned that McDonald's is marketing beef in China by...
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Eric Schlosser is an out-and-proud carnivore.
His favorite meal: cheeseburger, French fries and a chocolate shake.
But that doesn't mean the "Fast Food Nation" author goes easy on the burger-and-fries industry. If you know anything about him or his New York Times bestseller, you know...
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In a county obese with burgeoning waistlines, choosing Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal as the next “One Book One Bakersfield...One Kern” installment seems all too fitting.
This latest "One Book" effort kicks off Thursday.
Here are some facts...
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Lots of opinions were published this week about local restaurants. I'm not sure if I agree with them all.
Pete Tittl
The resident food critic of The Bakersfield Californian, Pete Tittl, reviewed the Red Pepper in this Thursday's Eye Street. Some of the Inside Guide reviewers don't rave about...
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Here are some recent reviews on the Inside Guide that made me giggle.
I enjoy getting lunch here, especially when I have coworkers in from out of town. Nothing like good nose running chile verde to make your day a little spicier.
Find out the Restaurant & Rating...
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Has anyone been to the new place to eat in town, The Crest Bar & Grill, WOW. This place is great. The food is wonderful, if you like calamari then get it, this was recommended to me by a lady at the front desk and she didn't lie, it is some of the best calamari I have ever had. Being that I...
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How much do you know about the food you eat?
I bet not as much as you think you do. Take the quiz on today's front page of The Californian to test your food IQ.
When I was putting the quiz together yesterday I was surprised several times by food that looks healthy but isn't and visa versa....
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As Americans search for more healthy options and take less time for meals, fruit smoothie shops have gained in popularity both locally and nationwide.
Fruit smoothie sales in the United States have shot up more than 80 percent in the last five years, topping $2 billion last year, according to...
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Eleven food companies have pledged to self impose limits on advertising to children, fearing government regulation.
According to the New York Times, McDonald's, Campbell Soup and PepsiCo, among others, have agreed to stop advertising to children under 12 products that do not meet certain...
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During my lunch break Thursday, I popped over to a new farmer's market downtown.
It's sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista and is at the northeast corner of Truxtun Avenue and Chester Avenue in the courtyard between the Bank of America and Fresno Pacific buildings.
The blackberries I got were...
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On NewToBakersfield.com, there is a new map that you all might find interesting, that is if you eat!
Compiled is a map of local grocery stores, coded by type. If you click on the markers, you will get more information. For some stores, it includes hours, images and more. From chain stores to...
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I am a nearly everyday listener of a radio show on KGEO AM 1230 called Your Radio Store and I would like to say it is a great program that offers massive savings to listeners who call in and buy certificates at discounted prices, usually more than 40% (and sometimes up to...
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We may live in the agricultural center of the state, but that doesn't mean everyone is being fed.
Kern County ranked No. 13 out of 41 counties and county groups for low-income individuals who have trouble getting quality food and who often can't afford meals, according to the study done by...
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Bean and rice burrito, curry tofu, hamburger patty with mustard. Those are just a few of the items that have been popping into my brain over the past hour.
It's sad to think how much I think about food. Now, on my first day of my fast, I find myself REALLY thinking about food. Why is this? Is...
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Hey all, I wanted to include some recipes for this weekend's celebration!
This is probably my favorite time of the year to start off the summer. I love the warm weather, the BBQ's, and the comfort of being around family. I hope you all have a safe weekend and enjoy the time off.
-Serrena...
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I'm sitting here wondering... what are some of the things that people find most interesting on this website?
My favorite section is the Inside Guide; I love food and it's interesting & entertaining to read about other people's experiences. I've found a lot of great places through the Inside...
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A Famous Dave’s BBQ restaurant is expected to open later this year at the site of the former Pizza Market on Rosedale Highway just east of Coffee Road.
Famous Dave’s has established a reputation as one of the better BBQ chains and has drawn good reviews from Californian food critic...
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Grab some popcorn and get ready for a whirlwind tour of the Crystal Palace! We followed Buckaroo Terry Christofferson as he shows us why you need to see this infamous Bakersfield landmark.
Tell us, why do you like the Crystal Palace? Any great memories there?
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The Food and Drug Administration is in a tizzy over a new energy drink/dietary supplement called Cocaine.
The 8.4 ounce drinks are being marketed as "the legal alternative."
Produced by the Las Vegas-based Redux Beverages, Cocaine contains no actual cocaine, just sugars, amino...
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Check out this quick video featuring the new restaraunt "Benjamin's."
It's a great place to go for a nice lunch or elegant dinner.
Oh...and if you get the dessert, get the chocolate cake. It's fantastic!
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So i bought an artichoke at the grocery store because i hear they are a healthy vegetable to eat. Problem is, I have no recipes for it or any idea what to do now. I looked online for some recipes but I'm finding a lot of them call for canned artichokes in the artichoke and cheese dip recipes....
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Big Mac — got it.
Fruits and veggies — not so much.
The city tops the list for having the most fast-food and convenience stores compared to supermarkets and produce vendors -- an issue that may be adversely affecting residents' health. (Read "City lacks options" in...
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Check out Godiva's Chocolate-Covered Sale!
The sale continues at Godiva.com, now with even more sweet chocolate treats at special prices. Save up to 50%* on select items through January 19th, or while supplies last. Here are our featured sale items. Treat your loved ones, or yourself,to an...
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Lately, I've been hitting the gyms more than normal as a group of us at the Californian finish our first-ever gym review (look for it to come out in the Eye Street section around New Year's).
Now I'm trying to keep the momentum going, which, you can imagine, is a hard task considering the...
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Restaurant critic Pete Tittl's annual dining guide was published in Eye Street on Sunday. In it, Pete gave his picks for 2006 for his top 10 fine dining establishments and top 10 casual spots, as well as top picks and runners-up in a variety of other categories.
So, now's your...
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Spicy Black-Eyed Peas
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen...
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I must admit — I have a thing for Campbell's chicken noodle soup.
It's my Ramen noodles. It got me through college, and right this second, I probably have five or six cans of it sitting in my cupboard. I eat a bowl of it, with a side of grilled cheese sandwich, at least once a week....
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Rather than write a separate blog posting on each of these thrilling topics, I decided to toss them all together, turkey-sandwich-relished-with-stuffing-the-day-after-Thanksgiving style.
Pilgrim buggery
Think we're more advanced than our forefathers in the mono-chromatic attire and buckled...
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Since moving here three years ago, one of the seasonal things I've learned to look forward to is bakery/boutique Sweet Surrender's annual holiday open house. Three years ago, they had folks go back into the kitchen to grab samples of cake and cookies to munch while browsing the holiday...
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A bunch of us have been planning to try P.F. Chang's for lunch. I've heard good things about their food.
Tonight, I checked out their menu and everything sounds great.
If you've eaten there, give us your review. What should we try and what should we avoid? How was their service?...
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The spinach and carrot juice debacles have led many to think twice before eating up their greens, veggie fan or not.
The following article helps with those food fears, albeit the headline is a little sensational.
A colleague sent me the link to a story from Ediets.com headlined...
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Last week county supervisors passed an ordinance requiring A, B or C grades be posted in the windows of local restaurants after inspections by the county's environmental health department. The new letter grades will start appearing in restaurants in January. Some other California...
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The carrot juice controversy continues.
Be careful and conscientious with food. Here's some general food preparation tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Botulism cases accumulate as inquiry continues
BY EMILY HAGEDORN, Californian staff writer
e-mail:...
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China Bistro opened its second location in Bakersfield on Coffee Road near the new WinCo Foods grocery store about two weeks ago and there are plans for a third location in the northeast. The Marketplace location has been perennially honored as a favorite local Chinese restaurant in...
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P.F. Chang's China Bistro opened today in the Shops at River Walk on Stockdale Highway. There has been plenty of interest around town in P.F. Chang's bringing its unique blend of Chinese cuisine and casual dining atmosphere to town. For those of you who have been to a P.F. Chang's...
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I warn you. If you want to eat the food at the Kern County Fair with a clean conscience stop reading. I knew that all that fried food wasn't good for you, but I was surprised to find out just how bad it was.
Below is a story I wrote in today's paper about the nutritional value of fair food....
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After researching foodborne illnesses all day yesterday, I looked at my refrigerator full of food with a wary eye last night. The strange smell notwithstanding, there were some things in there that should have hit the trash a week or so ago, mingled in with food that I hope is still fresh....
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To go along with an L.A. Times story on Asian delicacies and the potential headaches they are causing food inspectors, I wrote a local take on it that ran Saturday in Eye Street.
For some more background on this issue, see my previous blog, "Bad food or Asian delicacy," from Sept. 5....
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local food reviews can be found at this blog: http://gluttonbk.blogspot.c...
the author says he invites comment and contributions
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