While Michelle Obama concentrates on obesity reform, I’m focusing on the five most fat-inducing, artery-clogging concoctions ever prepared by man using the Twinkie as a not-so secret ingredient. And they are:…

For those who can’t get enough artery-clogging items stuffed into their drive-thru bag, here are a few worthy items from the week’s burger news for their cholesterol consideration. When Noah built his ark for two of every animal, I don’t believe that this godawful mess was part of the plan:…

We all love to spice up our life, but when your ass keeps getting beat up, it’s time to keep it vanilla. Condiments can be very hazardous to your health, as these five examples show:…

On Monday, Barack Obama had his first annual physical exam as president, and even though he passed the rigorous tests — without even studying — his doctor gave him a few words of advice; stop smoking and cut back on fried or fatty foods. The very next day, while the…

During Denver Restaurant Week, one of the most common complaints from servers is that bargain-hunting customers just don’t tip. They should just be glad that Monica Covington does not live in Denver, Colorado. I’m not sure what would be worse: having to suffer through serving Covington and then not getting…

Italy has officially descended into culinary hell with its sponsorship of the new McItaly Burger. Although Luca Zaia, the Italian minister of agriculture, food and forestry policies, insists that all of the items in the burger are sourced locally, giving a boost to local farmers, this fast-food item is still…

Mountain Dew is back in the news, after America’s beloved acidic beverage helped Indiana truck-driver Jason Pede survive three days in an SUV stuck in a southern Colorado snowbank. And how does the state honor this drink’s heroism? On March 1, it will start taxing sales of Mountain Dew, which…

Starbucks must be in a cup of hot water. Why else would it team up with Burger King to sell its branded “Seattle’s Best Coffee” this summer, at prices ranging from $1 to $2.79 for a cup of java? McDonald’s and Dunkin Donuts have been pumping out their own signature…

Ordering a fish sammich from a place that specializes in fresh-pressed, flame-broiled moo meat might not be the smartest choice, but you still shouldn’t need a painkiller to make your meal go down easy. But that’s what a customer discovered in his fish sandwich at a Burger King in Jacksonville,…

Valentine’s Day is almost here, which means guys are hurrying to make sure they take care of their ladies — or at least get a dinner reservation for Sunday before they’re all gone. And while they’re scrambling to find a two-top at Denny’s, here are five ways that ladies can…

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you need to decide how you’re going to let your significant other know how much you love and appreciate his or her constant nagging, er, companionship. Chef Rahman “Rock” Harper, a past winner of Hell’s Kitchen, wants to help, and has served up a platter…

Valentine’s Day is only a few days away, and cougars are on the prowl for cubs to nip on the nape and nuzzle into doing a cougar’s bidding. Any mellow young fellow looking for the love of a cougar should easily be able to achieve hot-tub bliss if he keeps…

If zipping off to Canada for some bathroom sex doesn’t say “Happy Valentine’s Day” to you, how about a fast trip to Scandinavia, where Valentine is one of the most popular saints? Consider these charming Scandinavian customs:…

Valentine’s Day is a special time for lovers to celebrate togetherness. And what better way to spend that time than in a unisex bathroom in Canada? Donna Dooher, owner of Mildred’s Temple Kitchen in Toronto, recently sent an e-mail blast to her customers asking if they’d thought about having fun…

President Barack Obama is throwing a party at the White House to watch Sunday’s Super Bowl. Coming up with the menu is no contest; the president has an eclectic background that lends itself well to a buffet-style meal. Served right to left, of course. The starter dish, Risoles, comes from…

Avocadoes could get a real workout this month. Not only are they in high demand for that Super Bowl guacamole, but come Valentine’s Day, they could serve you better than flowers or chocolate. Avocados have long been believed to have mystical, aphrodisiacal qualities. Ancient tribes in Mexico worshiped the creamy,…

Another genius idea has emerged from Japan, where entrepreneurs have developed a fire alarm for deaf people that uses wasabi powder to penetrate the nostrils and alert them to imminent danger. The wall-mounted alarm has a container of compressed, concentrated wasabi mist that, at the first hint of a fire,…

Cheap and easy — no, I’m not talking about your mom, but throwing a Super Bowl party. It’s cheap and easy, at least according to Libby Langdon, whose impeccable party credentials include hosting her own show on HGTV and being the makeup guru on Rachael Ray’s show. And what does…

Two great tastes that go together got an Iowa tavern in trouble with the local police department. In Iowa City on January 31, 2009, the constables went out and did compliance checks at local watering holes with a couple of underage volunteers. When they got to the Union Bar, a…

Dateline: South Beach, Miami, home of the beautiful people, Art Deco buildings, sandy beaches and now the first Whopper Bar in the United States. Burger King has chosen South Beach as the testing ground for a new concept, the “Whopper Bar,” which combines fast-casual dining with beery beverages. The idea…

A bill has been introduced at our esteemed Colorado Legislature that will formally establish a Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council, the better for the advancement of healthy food policies. And to what do we denizens of Denver owe this piece of puff pastry? Is it because for the last hundred…