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Monthly Archives: February 2008
Free burritos on Leap Day
For Leap Day, McDonald’s gave away free McSkillet burritos with the purchase of a medium or large drink. For $1.72 (including tax), you get an extremely unhealthy breakfast plus coffee. The burrito includes eggs, potatoes, sausage patty, a dash of … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast
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Teriyaki bowl that’s better than Spike’s
I was never a huge fan of Spike’s. Now that it’s closed, I’m sure some readers will be looking for an alternative. Try Golden Bowl (aka Golden Burger) in Covina. They have excellent chicken teriyaki and teriyaki burgers. They also … Continue reading
Posted in Chicken
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Spike’s is no more
This comes from sports reporter Steve Ramirez: The news business is often filled with shocking, unbelievable stories. But today was like no other. Spike’s, one of my favorite eateries, is closed. I was visualizing today my favorite – a chicken … Continue reading
Posted in Covina
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Girl Scout cookie time!
Spring: Flowers. Rain. Fresh air. Greenery. Valentines Day. Easter. Rebirth. Renewal and Girl Scout Cookies! The Girl Scouts web site has a Meet the Cookies page that describes each cookie. Theres even a MySpace profile for these cookies. If you … Continue reading
Posted in Cities
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Brunch
Weekend Brunch: Does any other meal generate as much anticipation and satisfaction? Brunch can be a simple affair — an omelet with fresh vegetables, toast and coffee. Or, it can be an elaborate buffet of carved meats, sushi and sashimi, … Continue reading
Boca Del Rio tacos
Dining on a budget: I have tasted a lot of good Mexican cuisine over the years, whether it be homemade or of the fast-food variety. Some of the best Mexican food comes from small mom- and-pop eateries. Boca Del Rio, … Continue reading
Art’s in El Monte
It was getting close to lunch time after an assignment in El Monte today and as I was leaving saw a nearby burger joint. Ironically, the assignment was about a story on woman’s health and fitness, (I’ll start the diet … Continue reading
Spam anyone?
You know growing up ‘poor’ as my family and I did, I never had Spam. I’ve been to Hawaiian restaurants and seen it on the menu and been interested but never enough to actually try it. Last night, my boyfriend … Continue reading
Posted in Cities
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Troubles for celeb chef Robert Irvine
There’s a fascinating story in the St. Petersburg Times about chef Robert Irvine stretching the truth about his resume. (Robert Irvine stars in Food Network’s “Dinner: Impossible.”) A few of the allegations: He’s not a Knight Commander of the Royal … Continue reading
Food and movies
A heated discussion about movies during lunch got me wondering: What good movies are out there about food? or bad ones? I’m into comedy, action and suspense movies myself, so it took some delving to think of movies I have … Continue reading
Posted in Cities
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