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June 2, 2005

Apocalypse Now: Subway Goes Nuclear

Subway ends free-sandwich promotion:


The Subway restaurant chain said Thursday it is ending its decades-old free sandwich promotion, amid concerns that counterfeiters have been creating and selling copies of the restaurant's proof-of-purchase stamps and cards.

Would it have killed them to think of the children who are going to have to grow up in this kind of world? We'll be worse than Europe at this rate.

For the record, though, their toasted subs are pretty awesome.

Posted by Terry McMahon at 11:24 PM | | Comments (0)

May 30, 2005

For the record

Certain members of the family edged close to dork patrol this weekend when they suggested that caramel and butterscotch are the same thing. Discerning tastes know otherwise, but here's proof! sort of:


Question:
Can anyone tell me the difference between butterscotch and caramel?

Answers:
The flavor of butterscotch is a blend of butter and brown sugar.
Caramel is a mixture produced when granulated sugar has been cooked (caramelized) until it melts and becomes a thick, clear liquid that can range in color from golden to deep brown. A soft caramel is a candy made with a caramelized sugar, butter, and milk.


That's what you get when you question my culinary talents. Also, here's a link to a list of Torani flavored syrups, the first food item I ever noticed that had different flavors for butterscotch and caramel. This is important.

Posted by Terry McMahon at 1:48 AM | | Comments (1)