5-23-22 Supt Paul Peterson
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“Pepsi-Roni” Pizza with Pepsi-Infused Pepperoni?
Here's a weird food combo we didn't see coming: For National Pizza Party Day tomorrow, Pepsi worked with the Culinary Institute of America and came up with Pepsi-infused PEPPERONI. (???) They're calling it "Pepsi-Roni." They say the Pepsi adds a "citrusy sweetness" to it. New Yorkers can try it tomorrow at a pizza place in Lower Manhattan. Then they're planning to offer it up in other cities soon, but haven't said where yet. (Here's a photo.) For everyone who can't try it, they're doing two different pizza-related deals tomorrow: You can get $5 off a DoorDash pizza order if you buy a Pepsi with it. And [...]
Are You an Introvert or Extrovert? You’re Twice as Likely to Say This One
Would you say you're an introvert or an extrovert? According to a recent survey, you're twice as likely to say one of those . . . and it's INTROVERT. That means you prefer being alone, or hanging out with a few people instead of big groups. A thousand Americans were polled. 56% said they're an introvert, and only 28% said extrovert. The other 15% or so said they had no idea what they are. They broke the stats down even further than that too: Only 13% said they're a "complete introvert" . . . and 43% said "mostly" introverted. 23% said [...]
10 Cooking “Rules” That People Always Ignore
Now that we've all binged cooking competition shows on TV, we THINK we know what we're doing in the kitchen. There's a thread online where people are sharing the cooking "rules" that they ALWAYS ignore . . . like "don't put pepper on steak, because it'll just burn." Here are a few that people mentioned: Throwing out a whole block of cheese when there's a little mold on it. Using olive oil while cooking, instead of cheaper oils with higher smoke-points. Don't cook with wine, tomatoes, or anything acidic in cast iron pans. Don't eat uncooked cookie dough. Unsalted butter in a recipe. [...]
Mother’s Day Is Coming Up! Here Are Some Facts!
Mother's Day Survey A new Mother's Day survey by One Poll reveals that 86% of people say their mother is the hardest-working person they know. Other findings: - 69% of people say their mother doesn't get enough credit for all she does - 70% of people say their mom is their best friend - 63% of people would classify their mother as a superhero who can take on any challenge and resolve it with grace - the average person plans to spend $300 on their Mother's Day gift Top Mother's Day Presents ... According to a new survey by One Poll photo [...]
The Winners of This Year’s “Fasties” . . . the Fast Food Awards
The website Thrillist.com has released the results of their third annual "Fasties" . . . the FAST FOOD awards. It's their, quote, "completely serious celebration of the greatest foods served in grease-stained paper bags." There are 15 categories . . . here are the Top Three finishers in each: The Best Breakfast: Wendy's. Runners-up: Chick-fil-A . . . then McDonald's. The Best Coffees: Culver's Blue Spoon Blend. Runners-up: Chick-fil-A . . . then McDonald's McCafé Premium Roast Coffee. The Best Cheeseburgers: Culver's Double ButterBurger with Cheese. Runners-up: In-N-Out's Double-Double . . . then Sonic's SuperSonic Double Cheeseburger. The Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches: Burger King's Ch'King [...]
Is This a Legit Frozen Pizza Hack?
The Internet can't decide if it loves or hates this easy way to slice a frozen pizza. The hack is that you DON'T slice it. You take the packaged frozen pie, put it on the edge of the counter halfway, and hit the outer edge so it breaks in half. Then you rotate it, and repeat. When you get it out of the oven, it's precut. Some people who saw the clip thought it was "genius." Others weren't impressed, saying it has to be baked on a pan, because if it's cooked on the rack, the cheese will leak. @trendkingsOkay definitely the [...]
Outdoor Features That Make The Neighbors Jealous
Neighbors can be competitive about the dumbest stuff . . . you mention that you haven't had 15 minutes to pick some weeds, and they talk about how exhausting it's been installing a new sauna in their backyard. A recent poll asked people what outdoor features they'd want . . . specifically to make their neighbors jealous. Here's the list: 1. A guest house or gazebo to hang out in. 2. A hot tub. 3. A pizza oven. 4. A cozy seating area. 5. An outdoor drinks bar. 6. An outdoor projector to show movies. 7. Outdoor heating . . [...]
Teddy Bear Drive Held For Local Girl Battling ELANE Mutation Severe Congenital Neutropenia
Daughter of Caleb & Katie Siefkes, 10-month-old Ellanor was hospitalized in June of 2020. After 6 months of ongoing testing and multiple infections, Children’s Hospital’s hematology department determined that she had a genetic mutation causing low neutrophil counts and diagnosed her with ELANE mutation Severe Congenital Neutropenia. For the next year Ella was prescribed medication to help her bone marrow grow the blood cells. Bone Marrow Transplant was the only other course of action to improve and sustain Ella’s quality of life. Around Ellanor’s 2nd birthday, Children’s Hospital referred her to the U of MN BMT program. Testing of Ellanor’s five [...]
It’s National Pet Day!
A recent poll found the top ways we celebrate it are by giving them a special treat, and just telling them we love them. 10% of people even say their pet is their best friend. Dogs are the most popular pet in America, according to the poll. Cats are a close second, then fish . . . birds . . . hamsters, gerbils, and mice . . . horses . . . snakes . . . guinea pigs . . . lizards . . . and tarantulas got 1% of the vote. One reason dogs are our favorite is we feel [...]