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coconut on the beach in rio de janeiro

Photo: Rodrigo_Soldon, Flickr

As it gets ready to host the 2014 soccer World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro is cleaning up its beaches by forbidding the sale of coconuts.

The city decreed that coconut husks, tossed aside on beaches by locals and tourists alike, are a nasty eyesore and as of Dec. 1, sale of the fruit is banned on the sand, AFP reports.

"Go on Ipanema beach at the end of the day and you'll see a mountain of coconuts that people have left on the sand. What attracts rats most to the beach are coconut husks," Jovanildo Savastano, the official in charge of the beaches, told AFP.

He said up to 30 tons of empty coconut shells are found each day.

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]]>beachesbrazilcoconutfood banFoodBanolympicsrio de janeiroRioDeJaneiroworld cupWorldCupJennifer Lawinski2009-11-25T16:00:00+00:00Happy National Parfait Day!http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/national-parfait-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/national-parfait-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/national-parfait-day/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Vanilla Bean Lemon Verbena Parfait

Vanilla Bean Lemon Verbena Parfait. Photo: Dessert First, Flickr.

Happy National Parfait Day!

Although I'm not proud to admit my initial exposure to any food was at a fast-food chain, my first memory of the parfait involves those creamy -- though perhaps closer to pasty than luscious -- plastic-cupped "Little Bucket Parfaits" at the Colonel's KFC. My childhood self was delighted by the layered varieties, gleeful with the prospect of crumbled cookies awaiting at the bottom. (It runs in the family: My father is so notorious for his love for the British trifle -- which is differentiated by its inclusion of ladyfingers -- that, at my sister's wedding in the British countryside, her husband's mother presented my father with a bowl of it as an edible good-natured gesture.)

And, given my affinity for the elegant pudding, I was tantalized by Flickr user Dessert First's elegant Vanilla Bean and Lemon Verbena Parfait with Summer Raspberries. Check out their recipe or peruse our selection for a treat to celebrate today!

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]]>national parfait dayparfaitparfait recipestriflevanilla bean and lemon verbena parfaitAlexa Weibel2009-11-25T13:15:00+00:0080 Percent of Nickelodeon Food Commercials Advertise Junk, Study Findshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/nickelodeon-junk-food-ads/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/nickelodeon-junk-food-ads/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/25/nickelodeon-junk-food-ads/#commentsFiled under: , ,

nickelodeon

Photo: slimmer_jimmer, Flickr

While its programming may be kid-friendly, a new report shows that a majority of the food advertisements on Nickelodeon are for unhealthy foods.

A study from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) finds that "nearly 80 percent of food ads on the popular children's network Nickelodeon are for foods of poor nutritional quality," CBS News reports.

That's actually an improvement from 2005, when CSPI found 90 percent of the ads were for junk food. Between 2005 and 2009 the industry began a self-regulatory program through the Better Business Bureau's Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI), but CSPI says that self-regulation isn't working.

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]]>Center for Science in the Public InterestCenterForScienceInThePublicInterestcommercialsjunk foodJunkFoodnickelodeonJennifer Lawinski2009-11-25T13:00:00+00:00Happy National Sardines Day!http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/national-sardines-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/national-sardines-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/24/national-sardines-day/#commentsFiled under: , ,

fresh sardines

Fresh sardines. Photo: stu_spivak, Flickr.

Happy National Sardines Day!

Said actor and writer Alan Bennett, "Life is like a box of sardines, and everyone is looking for the key." Alas, when it comes to the slippery fish, not everyone is interested in opening up that can. And it seems foodies have a love-hate relationship with the chow.

Even adventurous eater and ex-New York Times food critic Frank Bruni was under fire for rumors that he hated sardines. After further research on his praise for various plates of the dish, the final verdict was best summed up in his own words: "Sardines aren't for sissies."

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]]>food holidayfrank bruninational sardines daysardinesAlexa Weibel2009-11-24T13:15:00+00:00Veteran Sues McDonald's for $10 Million After Alleged Attackhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/veteran-sues-mcdonalds-for-10-million-after-alleged-attack/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/veteran-sues-mcdonalds-for-10-million-after-alleged-attack/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/veteran-sues-mcdonalds-for-10-million-after-alleged-attack/#commentsFiled under: ,

mcdonald's

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An Iraqi War veteran is suing McDonald's for $10 million after alleging he was beaten for bringing his service dog into the restaurant.

Retired Army Capt. Luis Montalvan, an Iraqi War veteran who earned two Bronze Stars, filed a lawsuit claiming he was assaulted by employees of a Brooklyn franchise, the New York Post reports.

Montalvan claims workers at the Brooklyn McDonald's franchise hit him with the lids to plastic garbage cans when he tried to enter with his golden retriever, named Tuesday. He suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, and said the beating left him with back and neck injuries, the Post reports.

"We take these matters seriously," a spokeswoman for McDonald's told Slashfood. "We investigate all allegations to gather the facts, and where necessary, take action consistent with our policies.

"Our policy is to permit service animals to accompany customers with disabilities, in our restaurants. We comply with all applicable laws, including the American Disabilities Act."

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]]>iraq warIraqWarlawsuitluis montalvanLuisMontalvanmcdonaldsservice dogServiceDogJennifer Lawinski2009-11-23T17:30:00+00:00Paula Deen Hit in the Face with a Hamhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/paula-deen-hit-with-a-ham/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/paula-deen-hit-with-a-ham/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/paula-deen-hit-with-a-ham/#commentsFiled under: , ,



Paula Deen may love ham, but not this much.

She was helping unload hams for Hosea Feed the Hungry in Atlanta on Monday, when she was hit in the face with a flying pork product.

"Oh, I didn't know it was being thrown," she says in the video.

Deen is no stranger to public humiliation. Earlier this year, her pants fell down during a demonstration at the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival.

But like Miami mooning incident, Deen has quickly moved beyond Monday's pork fracas.

"Yes it's true, I should have ducked, but it's worth a ham in the face to feed so many," she says on Twitter of her "ham-tastrophy."

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]]>hosea feed the hungrypaula dean hit with hampaula deenpaula deen hampaula deen hit with hamSara Bonisteel2009-11-23T15:30:00+00:00Happy National Espresso Day!http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/national-espresso-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/national-espresso-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/23/national-espresso-day/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Banana cake with caramel espresso frosting.
Photo: Fresh from the Oven 606, Flickr.

Happy National Espresso Day!

Patented in Milan, Italy, in 1901 by Luigi Bezzera, the concentrated coffee drink has been endlessly expanded upon in a plethora of creative culinary delights. Chances are those of you who include the beverage in your daily routine have already gotten your fix today, but may we instead suggest you toy with the idea of getting your fix (or supplementing it!) from a different source -- ice cream, chocolate or a baked good, perhaps?

Or for seriously committed bean fiends, take our Coffee Meister's advice and research home espresso machines for at-home consumption. So perk up and drink (or eat) up!

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]]>coffeecooking with espresooespressonational espresso dayAlexa Weibel2009-11-23T13:15:00+00:00Arby's Lures Sports Fans With Free Foodhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/arbys-lures-sports-fans-with-free-food/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/arbys-lures-sports-fans-with-free-food/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/arbys-lures-sports-fans-with-free-food/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

arby's curly fries

Arby's curly fries. Photo: Mr. Wright, Flickr

When the Detroit Red Wings failed to score hat tricks (three goals by one player in a single game) for parts of two seasons, they weren't only failing to score points. They were disappointing fans who were promised a free box of curly fries from Arby's.

The fast-food chain has kept Detroit-area sports fans satiated with free grub by tying giveaways to sports feats. For Tigers baseball fans, it's a free roast beef sandwich for three or more home-game home runs, says Tina Hering, marketing manager for Arby's in Michigan.

The baseball team was able to achieve that goal 18 times this season. But it's been a waiting game for hockey fans who've dubbed the lack of hat tricks as "the Arby's Curse." The curse was finally lifted last week.

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]]>arbysarbys curseArbysCurseDetroit Red Wingsdetroit tigersDetroitRedWingsDetroitTigersfree foodFreeFoodred wingsRedWingssportsDavid Koeppel2009-11-20T17:00:00+00:00Wahoo's Fish Tacos Turn 21http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/free-wahoos-fish-tacos/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/free-wahoos-fish-tacos/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/free-wahoos-fish-tacos/#commentsFiled under: , ,

wahoo's fish tacos

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Wahoo's Fish Taco, the West Coast fast-food joint known both for its tacos and California surfer sensibility, celebrated its 20th anniversary in February with a party at its original Costa Mesa, Calif., restaurant. At the party they served 20-cent tacos and the first 200 guests won raffle prizes and an autograph session with professional skater Ryan Sheckler.

But the party isn't over yet. On Saturday, the company's beloved fish tacos will have their own 21st birthday shindig at all 38 California Wahoo's locations.

It's unclear what it means for a fish taco to turn 21, but customers who get free food and prizes, probably won't be complaining. (At 21, can fish tacos now finally be cooked with alcohol?)

The first 21 customers at each restaurant will get a swag box of prizes, including gifts from Tony Hawk Inc., the pro skateboarder's action-sports company. Everyone who eats at a California Wahoo's on Saturday will be rewarded with a free meal or gift card.

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]]>fish tacosFishTacosfree foodFreeFoodgivewaysryan shecklerRyanShecklertacostony hawkTonyHawkwahooswahoos fish tacosWahoosFishTacosDavid Koeppel2009-11-20T15:30:00+00:00Martha Stewart on Prison: I Lost $1 Billionhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/martha-stewart-on-prison-i-lost-1-billion/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/martha-stewart-on-prison-i-lost-1-billion/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/20/martha-stewart-on-prison-i-lost-1-billion/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


martha stewart

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Martha Stewart says her five-month prison sentence cost her $1 billion.

Speaking with "Nightline," Stewart says the "legal mess" was devastating to her personal worth.

"Oh, it's inestimable -- probably more than a billion dollars, of course, and if you add in what the company was worth, absolutely," Stewart says. "And I'm a major shareholder in the company. When you are prosecuted in such a way and a great portion of wealth is dissipated, all I could think so much is 'What I could have done with all of that for the good of mankind?'"

"Nightline" followed Stewart for a day in a news piece that aired Thursday. In it, Stewart dishes on Rachael Ray as well as her 2004 legal troubles.

"I knew we had a really good thing going, and I really knew that I was not guilty of anything that could possibly harm my company," Stewart tells Cynthia McFadden. "I was pissed, OK? Pissed that something could actually affect that. The company had nothing to do with anything, but yet because I am the face and the brand -- my person -- it certainly had a harmful effect."

She says she's put that period of her life behind her.

"How can I kick myself?" she says. "There are other people to be kicked. Enough. Let's get on with the future."
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]]>cynthia mcfaddenCynthiaMcfaddenmartha stewartMarthaStewartnightlineprisonSlashfood Editor2009-11-20T13:30:00+00:00Pardoned Turkeys Won't Experience Magic of Disney?http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/turkeys-pardoned-by-president-go-to-disneyland/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/turkeys-pardoned-by-president-go-to-disneyland/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/19/turkeys-pardoned-by-president-go-to-disneyland/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

pardoned turkey at the White House

Living the good life? Photo: AFP, Getty Images

While last year's national turkeys pardoned on Thanksgiving by President Bush found homes in Disneyland, this year a farm animal rescue group is petitioning President Obama to send the turkeys to them instead.

Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, N.Y., started an online petition, asking the president to let the national turkeys find homes in their turkey shelter instead of in the Magic Kingdom, Mother Nature Network reports.

"Historically these turkeys have been actually sent to farms where they're supposed to live out their lives, but they don't live very long lives," Farm Sanctuary president and co-founder Gene Baur told Slashfood.

"At Disneyland they don't' know how to properly care for them, and they feed them in such a way that they become overweight, which is what typically happens to these birds," he said. "We're hoping the president will send them to Farm Sanctuary where they will get the best care possible."

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]]>disneylandfarm sanctuaryFarmSanctuarypardoned turkeysPardonedTurkeyswhite houseWhiteHouseJennifer Lawinski2009-11-19T17:30:00+00:00Where's Ronald McDonald? Corporate Clown Wanted for Questioninghttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/wheres-ronald-mcdonald-corporate-clown-wanted-for-questioning/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/wheres-ronald-mcdonald-corporate-clown-wanted-for-questioning/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/wheres-ronald-mcdonald-corporate-clown-wanted-for-questioning/#commentsFiled under: ,


ronald mcdonald in thailand

Where's Ronald? Photo:
permanently scatterbrained, Flickr.

Is Ronald McDonald a beloved corporate mascot or a sinister huckster who gets kids hooked on junk food?

Corporate Accountability International, a watchdog organization based in Boston, claims that through television commercials and by appearing at schools, libraries, hospitals and McDonald's restaurants, Ronald is marketing directly to impressionable children. The result they say contributes to diet-related diseases like obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

As part of a larger initiative to fight fast-food marketing aimed at kids, the organization has started the "Where's Ronald" initiative, a Ronald McDonald scavenger hunt in which activists track down the clown by photographing or videotaping him at public appearances.

"We need your help to expose the near ubiquity of the clown and the ways it is used to hook our kids on food that makes them sick," CAI says. The grand prize? A gift certificate to a "sustainable, healthy restaurant near the winning participant's home."

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]]>corporate accountability internationalCorporateAccountabilityInternationalMcDonaldsronald mcdonaldRonaldMcdonaldwheres ronaldWheresRonaldDavid Koeppel2009-11-18T15:00:00+00:00Happy National Vichyssoise Day!http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/national-vichyssoise-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/national-vichyssoise-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/national-vichyssoise-day/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Chervil Vichyssoise

Chervil vichyssoise. Photo: Gato-Azul, Flickr.

Happy National Vichyssoise Day!

We'll take cue from a master, and agree with Julia Child that the traditional leek-and-potato vichyssoise "is the mother of the family in all her simplicity." The vegetables combine to a delicate smooth soup, and, wrote Child, "a bit of cream at the end is a nourishing touch, but by no means necessary." But dear Julia, since when were you one to go easy on the fat?

Created by the chef of New York's Ritz, Louis Diat, the soup made an appearance shortly after the restaurant opened in December 1910. Debatably a Franco-American hybrid, the soup was inspired by the cooking of Diat's mother: "One of my earliest food memories is of my mother's good leek and potato soup," he wrote. Although similar French potage recipes predate the chilled Vichyssoise as we know it, the temperature is what differentiates the refreshing dish.

And what better way to celebrate National Vichyssoise Day than with Louis Diat's original recipe from 1941's "Cooking a la Ritz"? Check it out, after the jump.

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]]>louis diatLouisDiatnational vichyssoise dayNationalVichyssoiseDayvichyssoisevichyssoise recipeVichyssoiseRecipeAlexa Weibel2009-11-18T13:15:00+00:00Eggo Waffle Shortage Blamed on Floodinghttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/eggo-waffle-shortage/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/eggo-waffle-shortage/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/18/eggo-waffle-shortage/#commentsFiled under: ,

eggo shortage

Photo: Brendan Lynch, Flickr

Where's my Eggo?

That's the question many lovers of frozen Eggo waffles are wondering following nationwide shortages of the popular breakfast food.

Kellogg's, which manufactures Eggo, blames the short supply on flooding that hit an Atlanta processing facility in September, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

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]]>eggo shortageeggo waffle shortageeggo wafflesEggoShortageEggoWafflesEggoWaffleShortagekelloggswaffle shortageWaffleShortageSlashfood Editor2009-11-18T13:00:00+00:00Happy Homemade Bread Day!http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/17/happy-homemade-bread-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/17/happy-homemade-bread-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/17/happy-homemade-bread-day/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Homebaked Challah Bread

Challah bread. Photo: Alejandra of Always Order Dessert, Flickr.

Happy Homemade Bread Day!

It's amazing what a base of flour and water is capable of. Though breads often take a back seat, as accompaniments to main courses, cheeses or more, today we celebrate bread worthy of standing on its own, the ultimate mobile comfort food -- not to over-toot the French, but gloriously buttery croissants and crunchy, subtly salty baguettes spring to mind.

So get baking! For holiday inspiration, with the addition of pumpkin and spices, bread becomes the complex Pumpkin Spice Bread or a moist Pumpkin Cheese Bread with cream cheese, or can even serve as a worthy Thanksgiving side dish, in our Savory Bread Pudding recipe.

What are your most cherished baked breads? Share your favorites in the comments!

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]]>breadhomemade breadhomemade bread daypumpkin breadAlexa Weibel2009-11-17T13:30:00+00:00Happy National Baklava Day!http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/17/happy-national-baklava-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/17/happy-national-baklava-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/17/happy-national-baklava-day/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

baklava

Photo: Harry Harris, Flickr.

Ah, baklava -- the unctuous dessert enveloping honey and nuts in buttery layers of phyllo dough. Happy National Baklava Day!

The European-Middle Eastern delicacy actually has quite an impressive history. Dating back to the 8th Century B.C., the Assyrians used to pile nuts into thin layers of dough and top the whole thing with honey before baking it. The treat was considered a luxury, enjoyed predominantly on special occasions, and affordable only to the wealthy.

It has since come a long way, traveling to the Near East, Turkey and Armenia over time, then finally to Greece with the rise of the Grecian empire -- and the rich, buttery cinnamon-walnut treat has today made it over to the Food Network, with a fabulous classic recipe by Alton Brown. If you're feeling adventurous, try a shot at more Americanized versions of the versatile international dessert with Pear Baklava or even Chocolate Baklava.

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]]>baklavabaklava recipenational baklava dayphylloAlexa Weibel2009-11-17T13:15:00+00:00Costco Stops Selling Coca-Colahttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/17/costco-stops-selling-coca-cola/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/17/costco-stops-selling-coca-cola/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/17/costco-stops-selling-coca-cola/#commentsFiled under: , ,


crates of coca-cola at costco

Coke at Costco
in happier times.
Photo: Thomas Hawk, Flickr.

Coca-Cola is no longer available at Costco.

A Costco executive told the Associated Press that it is no longer carrying Coca-Cola products in its stores after a dispute over pricing with the Atlanta-based company.

Neither Costco nor Coca-Cola officials returned calls from Slashfood, but a Coca-Cola Co. executive told the AP the company wouldn't comment on the ongoing negotiations. The official said the company wanted to work out its differences with Costco "in a spirit of fairness." In addition to Coca-Cola soft drinks the company makes Sprite, Squirt, Dasani water, Full Throttle energy drinks.

[Via Associated Press]

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]]>coca colacostcocostco coca colacostco cokeJennifer Lawinski2009-11-17T13:00:00+00:00Cooking Students Create Viagra Desserthttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/viagra-dessert/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/viagra-dessert/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/viagra-dessert/#commentsFiled under: , ,

viagra dessert

Photo: William Fernando Martine, AP

Talk about an after-dinner pick me up.

Students at the Colombia's Quindio cooking school have created a dessert made with Viagra for a food fair in Bogota, the Associated Press reports.

The dessert is a pudding garnished with whipped cream and chocolate. Students said the recipe tells you how to use the "little blue pill" as an ingredient.

What do you think of the Viagra dessert? Let us know in the comments below.
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]]>colombiagastronomy 2009Gastronomy2009viagraviagra dessertViagraDessertSlashfood Editor2009-11-16T16:00:00+00:00Free Jamba Juice Lunchhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/free-jamba-juice-lunch/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/free-jamba-juice-lunch/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/free-jamba-juice-lunch/#commentsFiled under: ,


jamba juice mediterranyum flatbread

Photo: theimpulsivebuy, Flickr

Jamba Juice will be giving away free lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 17, to advertise its new California Flatbreads.

From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., participating Jamba Juice stores will give a free flatbread to the first 150 customers. The flatbreads come in four flavors: Tomo Artichoko, Smokehouse Chicken, MediterranYum and Four Cheesy.

Jamba Juice is also inviting customers to share their favorite "feel good moment" as part of a sweepstakes with a $10,000 grand prize.
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]]>free jamba juicefree lunchFreeJambaJuiceFreeLunchjamba juiceJambaJuiceSlashfood Editor2009-11-16T15:15:00+00:00Happy National Fast Food Day!http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/happy-fast-food-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/happy-fast-food-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/16/happy-fast-food-day/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

In 'N' Out burgers and shakes

In-N-Out burgers and shakes. Photo: AppetiteforChina, Flickr.

Admittedly, we have mixed feelings on celebrating National Fast Food Day. But despite the merited fast-food backlash, there's something to be said for throwing caution and health to the curb and indulging in a fatty fast-food burger and fries once in awhile.

It's a sad state of eating affairs that today, 19 percent of American meals are consumed in the car, and fast food has become not simply a convenience or indulgence but the norm. That being said, fast food isn't all bad -- in a continuing trend, some chains are starting to take a markedly different route in fast yet conscientious cuisine, in the vein of Chipotle's "Food with Integrity" motto or Zankou Chicken's aim for freshly prepared fresh food.

Are you a discerning fast-food eater? Take our poll to reveal your fast-food eating habits, then spill your thoughts on fast food eating in the comments.

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]]>chipotlefast foodfast food backlashfast food dayFastFoodFastFoodBacklashFastFoodDaynational fast food dayNationalFastFoodDayzankou chickenZankouChickenAlexa Weibel2009-11-16T13:15:00+00:00