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Dangerous and Deadly Food

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Kari Lucin

While I don’t like tapioca pudding, prior to this week I never would have considered it to be a dangerous substance. Then again, people generally don’t think of molasses as a killer, either. I was looking at the updates to … Continue reading →

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Bad Coffee Snobs

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Kari Lucin

I worked at a coffee shop for a while, and I remember how frustrating it was when people would ask why their lattes had no foam. Conditioned by Starbucks, they believed lattes were supposed to have foam on top. They’re … Continue reading →

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How to Make Apple Pie with Absolutely No Apples Whatsoever

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Kari Lucin

When apples are in short supply and the demand for apple pie remains high, you  might be gratified to know that you can still bake an apple pie. Without any actual apples. To be clear, no apples are involved at … Continue reading →

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Kuchen and Wind Turbines

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Kari Lucin

I visited my wonderful parents this weekend. It’s a long drive back to Jackson, Minnesota, from Jamestown, North Dakota, but it is also a beautiful scenic drive. The trees are starting to turn the autumn colors we love, and the … Continue reading →

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Skeptical Buffalo: A Dieting Book for Six-Year-Olds?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Kari Lucin

A dieting book geared toward kids ages 6-12 is provoking controversy online. The author apparently wanted to help kids address their problems. Unfortunately, what he actually did was illustrate a story in which: 1. Getting made fun of on a … Continue reading →

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Halloween Horrors

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Kari Lucin

One of my favorite columnists, Tammy Swift, recently wrote about Halloween candies people should avoid buying for trick-or-treaters. While I agree with some of her choices (Neco Wafers have the chalky taste of Tums without their beneficial effect, and while … Continue reading →

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Ickiest Noodles Ever

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Kari Lucin

A friend of mine recommended whole wheat-based noodles as a healthier alternative to normal noodles, and unfortunately, I actually bought some of the darned things at the store. You may have a different experience. I am an extremely picky eater, … Continue reading →

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Veggies for the Veggie-Hater

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Kari Lucin

The other day I did something I never do, and bought actual fresh produce and made something with it. Something I ate myself and actually liked. Even though I don’t like any of the vegetables involved. Now note: this will only … Continue reading →

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Meat Flavored Potato Chips and Other Horrors

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Kari Lucin

And now, the reviews of the Horrible Potato Chips from Wales, from the newsroom and the helpful front office gals, with special guest Aaron V. We made him take most of the chips afterward. It was like sneaking over the … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Horrible Chips

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Kari Lucin

Some of you may remember the time my friend Adam, who lives in Wales, sent me a box of exotic British chips of various flavors. The people in the newsroom mostly remember how at least some of them smelled and … Continue reading →

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