NEWS: Starbucks Airs First TV Commercials

Starbucks is breaking its first national TV ad campaign today. As reported in Advertising Age, the first of three animated 30-second spots will appear on cable networks, followed by two additional spots that launch on November 26th. Some of the spots are expected to run on network TV as well. The campaign, called “Pass the…
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PRODUCT REVIEW: Sticky Fingers Easy Scone Mixes

Just add water: It’s ready in 12 minutes.   We’re not too keen on most scones—they’re dry, crumbly and leaden, requiring a slathering of butter and jam. But Sticky Fingers Bakeries has pulled off a minor miracle, with a line of English scone mixes that are moist, flavorful and ready to eat in less than…
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QUESTION: What’s The Best Cut Of Beef For Jerky?

A reader of THE NIBBLE online magazine was checking out our Beef Glossary to determine the best cut of beef to use for making beef jerky at home. It’s a great glossary, but doesn’t get that granular. So we posed the question to Paul Murdoch, president of Gary West, which makes the most outstanding beef…
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ON OUR RADAR: News Briefs

These eggs are stylin’.   Interesting nibbles from the past few days: -Your ketchup: Made in China? The world’s most feared product manufacturer is now the second-largest producer of ketchup (after California). Danger, Will Robinson! -Halloween may be over, but these glowing shrimp have not gotten the memo. -The egg cup evolves to pants for…
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FREEBIES: Send An E-Card & Feed A Hungry Child

Send a personalized snow globe holiday e-card and The Ferrero Company will contribute $1.00 on your behalf to Share Our Strength. Ferrero has partnered with Share Our Strength to help end childhood hunger in America—there are 12 million children in America who lack sufficient nutrition. Go to ShareSomethingSweet.com. While you’re there, take a look at…
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