Did you know that the word “Spork” first appeared in the Century Dictionary way back in 1909? Or that there were patents for spork like utensils going back to 1874? It’s all true. Sporks man, they’re crazy. What isn’t crazy, yet spork related, is the website/blog/podcast The Sporkful, which delves into the finest, and most ridiculous, minutiae of foods. “Delving into the finest, and most ridiculous, minutiae of foods? Isn’t there a website that does that already, but is only nacho related?” Yes, yes there is, and you’re on it right now, because it’s us, but the very fact that we love the notion of food minutiae makes us also love The Sporkful. Anyone who can overthink the biological act of consumption in a hilarious and informative fashion is alright in our books.
Read MoreReview: The Arena Bar and Grille
Chicken, Cheese Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Black Olive, Jalapeno, Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole.
When people think of the word ”Arena”, they may think of gladiators fighting to the death in the Coliseum. They may think of their local sports center where they are sold the whole seat, but will only need the edge. Me, I think of the 1974 Roger Corman classic Pam Grier film where you can “see wild women fight to the death!” It was terrible and fantastic all rolled into one. That was before. Now when I think of an arena I only think of the Arena Bar and Grill.
Read MoreVideo: Grindhouse Nachos
If you are a movie fan of any sort or have been to a theater recently or turned on the TV, most likely you are aware of the new Quentin Tarantino film Django Unchained. We’re not talking about that piece of cinema however, instead opting for his 2007 film Death Proof, which was released both as a segment in the throwback picture Grindhouse and in an extended DVD version on its own. We’re not here to debate the merits of Tarantino as a Film Auteur or One Note Hack, depending on which side you may come down on, we’re here for nachos.
Read MoreEssay: Nach-ho-ho-hos!
From all of us here at Nachonomics to all of you out there, may you find under your tree real cheese, chips that never get soggy, and only the finest jalapenos. Merry Christmas!
Read MoreReview: Tsongas Center at UMASS Lowell Concession Nachos
Nadir - Noun: (1) The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization. (2) The point on the celestial sphere directly below an observer.
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