Distraction 183: The Revival of Authentic Flips, Fizzes, Ades, Yips, Floats, Malts, Rickeys and Cows

Yesterday's New York Times featured an article about some new olde time soda fountains popping up across the country.  Though none were mentioned, there has to be one somewhere around the Bay Area.  Anyone?  Anyone?

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Distraction 158: Mini Sirloin Burgers (Tiny & Bold)

Another shared moment with Andrew...  waiting for BART to go see Echo & the Bunnymen.  We couldn't stop cracking each other up with references to this stupid commercial.




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Distraction 112: Dead Lazlo's Place (Laverne & Shirley)

I knew Andrew & I were destined to be buds when he leaned in to the microphone at Stacks and said simply, "Betty, please."  Lol






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Distraction 111: Cotton Candy Trees

I'm guessing the manufactured stuff tastes a heck of a lot better and doesn't cling to your fingers nearly as tenaciously.

"... Seen in December 2010, a young girl stands next to a tree covered in spider webs in Sindh, Pakistan, near the intersection of two roads that had only recently reemerged from floodwaters... "  More here.

Cotton candy trees make me think of the "Big Rock Candy Mountain."  

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Distraction 88: Illy

As if their coffee wasn't reason enough to love Illy (Starbucks, who?), behold the Illy Push Button House!  (The above, technically, I believe is the Illy Push Button Cafe.)

Watch it all unfold (literally) here.

Help the victims of the 8.9 earthquake in Japan by making a donation to the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Fund.

Distraction 87: In N Out Burger

Donny was right, "Those are good burgers, Walter."

But a double-double is something I'd get at Tim Horton's, not In N Out.

Help the victims of the 8.9 earthquake in Japan by making a donation to the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Fund.

Distraction 77: Falafel's Drive-in

I defy you to find a superior falafel-banana shake combo!  Falafel's Drive-In has been serving them up since 1966.

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Distraction 62: Cookies from Above

Up in the city, Fat Cookies sells cookies from a string dangling from their second story window.  


I can't decide if I'm more jealous of them (for stealing the idea from coke dealers) or their frequent customers (because I live too far to make it a habit).




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Distraction 48: Beard Papa

Amongst her many talents, Hello Kitty is renowned for her discerning palette.

I concur with her endorsement; Beard Papa artisans craft a mighty fine puff.  

Distraction 46: Tater Tots

Today is not only Wednesday... and Groundhog Day...  It's National Tater Tot Day!  

I know what I'm having for dinner!  :)

Distraction 42: Chocolate Cherry Pie Cupcake

This is Why You're Fat is truly an enigma wrapped in a riddle shrouded in mystery; featuring edible creations both repulsive and enchanting!

Distraction 38: Bacon, the Gateway Meat

No, not Kevin.

I read an article today explaining why bacon is a gateway meat for many vegetarians.  Basically, it's because bacon smells irresistible and speaks to our evolutionary quest for fat & protein.  Delicious!

  
  
  
     

Distraction 33: Frazil Ice

Frazil ice flows occur in the waterfalls of Yosemite Valley during March and April.

Imagine the amount of Slush Puppie syrup required to take advantage of this naturally occurring slushie. Mmm blue raspberry corn syrup and nature...

Distraction 29: Jasmine Pearls

Trader Joe's Jasmine Pearls tea is great.  Steep for 5 minutes & mix in a splash of soy milk; it's divine!  And when I'm done I can simply throw the biodegradable bag into my hippy compost bin; "back to the earth with ye!"

Distraction 11: Magnitude 4.1

 

Everyone needs a little shake every now & then... though if given the choice, I suppose I'd prefer a Mexican Chocolate shake from Marianne's.





 

Distraction 8: Rhubarb Soda

If you get the chance to try this, you should.  It's complex & yummy... Sody pop fer grown folks!