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Sun May 13 08:38:22 PDT 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
‘Herb from the curb’ making sauce that leaves ‘em smiling
Herb Watts is known by Southwest flyers as ‘Herb from the curb.’ He’s the chatty skycap at the San Antonio airport. He loves his job because he loves people. But he also loves extraordinary barbecue, and he hopes his name brand will soon take flight.
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Wed Jan 30 11:43:05 PST 2013 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
Lunch links: Start checking every discarded lotto ticket
What's for lunch? Perhaps you could use a nice laugh or an interesting read to go along with those leftovers. Here are a few light stories to keep you entertained as you munch. Just be careful not to get sauce on your smartphone or computer mouse!
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Sat Jan 12 15:54:14 PST 2013 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
New nutritional guidelines stick school directors in kitchen battle
The kitchen at the Culinary Institute of America was an example of what every school cafeteria in America should look like. It also looked a little like a Food Network show.
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Fri Mar 01 11:02:30 PST 2013 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
Booming craft beer industry bottled up by Texas law
Scott Metzger made what seemed like a very backward statement to a room full of craft beer lovers on Thursday night: "I can literally sell more beer in Texas if I moved out of Texas." It doesn't resonate much with state's core values, but it's true.
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Tue Jan 03 11:12:42 PST 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
NAPKIN NOTES: KENS 5 tests Whataburger's new spicy ketchup
Whataburger is kicking of the new year by kicking their ketchup up a notch. The Texas-based fast food chain on Tuesday introduced a new Spicy Ketchup to french fry fans at 730 locations across 10 states.
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Thu Apr 12 11:07:21 PDT 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
NAPKIN NOTES: Cadbury Egg's boozy cousin at Tost Bistro & Bar
Easter candy -- peeps, jelly beans and Cadbury Creme Eggs -- are probably the most disputed holiday treats of all. Some love ‘em, others can’t stand ‘em. If you’ve ever said, “I’d have to be drunk to eat another Cadbury Egg,” well here’s your chance.
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Tue Oct 04 15:46:04 PDT 2011 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
You ate what!? KENS 5 news team tries your crazy creations
Would you care for some ants on a log? Doesn’t sound very appetizing, does it? Well, neither do the ingredients: celery, peanut butter and raisins. Our viewers proposed a few other off-the-wall snacks, and here's what the KENS 5 team had to say...
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Sun Nov 20 09:10:41 PST 2011 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
NAPKIN NOTES: KENS 5 viewers share their Turkey Day favorites
Thanksgiving is just days away. Are you ready to get busy in the kitchen? No? Don't worry, we got your back. We asked our viewers to share a few their Thanksgiving Day favorites. Check 'em out!
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Sun Dec 04 11:02:06 PST 2011 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
NAPKIN NOTES: Seis savory tamales from Pearl celebration
Wrapped in corn husks and served in tin foil, most tamales look the same from the outside. Slide a fork through a masa and discover how each tamale artist separates their treats from the others. Tamales were aplenty on Saturday at the Pearl.
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Sun Dec 25 18:02:14 PST 2011 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
NAPKIN NOTES: A northerner's first Christmas in San Antonio
Christmas is usually spent around a snow covered lake in Northern Michigan, just outside Traverse City.
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Sun Jan 15 10:56:44 PST 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
NAPKIN NOTES: Hey Google, what are we having for dinner?
Questions don’t last long this day and age. Google knows all. And with a nifty tool called Google Insights, we are able to get a better understanding at what San Antonians are seeking -- or eating...
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Thu Feb 09 10:12:13 PST 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
NAPKIN NOTES: Bananas take a backseat in revamped quick bread recipe
I decided to take a basic banana bread recipe and cut out the cornerstone ingredient -- at least most of it. But it's no longer banana bread. Instead, it's whatever you replace those bananers with. In my case, it's carrot-squash bread.
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Mon Feb 13 09:58:57 PST 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
NAPKIN NOTES: Will you be my sweetheart? S.A. treats to woo
Want to let your sweetheart know you're boring and uncreative? Then buy her some flowers and a box of chocolates this Valentine's Day. Let her know you really care by seeking out some of San Antonio most heartfelt treats...
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Tue Feb 21 09:21:21 PST 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
FOOD TRUCK TWITTER FEED: Good eats on San Antonio streets
Keep tabs on your favorite food trucks cruising around San Antonio by following our Food Truck Twitter Feed. See who's dishing out what treats and where!
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Sun Mar 04 10:36:11 PST 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
Grocery store or buffet? Sample etiquette called into question
I felt a little guilty filling up on so many samples. After all, I only came into the store to pick up a few items and had already devoured a small meal. So where does one draw the line? How many can I eat until I'm turned away -- if I'm turned away?
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Tue Mar 06 10:04:15 PST 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
How do you eat your Oreos? KENS 5 enjoys cookie's b-day
Milk's favorite cookie turns 100 today. In an ode to the Oreo, we set out some milk, two packages -- single stuffed and double stuffed -- and asked whoever couldn't resist, "How do you eat an Oreo?" No two responses were the same...
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Sun Mar 11 17:23:04 PDT 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
PHOTOS: Paella Challenge inspires daring dishes
Who says spare ribs have no place in paella? At the 3rd annual Paella Challenge at the Pearl on Sunday, chefs from San Antonio and beyond blurred the lines between traditional and contemporary takes on the quintessential Spanish dish.
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Wed Mar 21 11:38:18 PDT 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
NAPKIN NOTES: Doritos Locos Taco hard to eat, easy to enjoy
Wait, a taco inside of a Dorito shell? Just the thought of such a marriage is enough to make any serious snacker's head explode with a giant "crunch."
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Sun Apr 01 16:43:11 PDT 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
NAPKIN NOTES: No joke, Esquire Tavern thriving year after rebirth
It's been one year since the Esquire Tavern reopened after a five-year shutdown brought on by unruly patrons, a woozy number of police calls and other boozy mishaps. It was April Fools' Day, but there was no joke. Still no punchline. Only punch.
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Fri Apr 13 08:31:30 PDT 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
NAPKIN NOTES: Hey barista, what on Earth did he just order?
Waiting for my plain old cup of coffee, I wonder what in the heck is taking so long? Then the barista takes a deep breath and answers my question: “I’ve got one decaf-short-quad-sugar-free-vanilla-whole-milk-extra-hot latte.” Huh?
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Tue Apr 17 14:54:37 PDT 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
NAPKIN NOTES: Top 5 Fiesta events for party-ready foodies
Chalupas. Roasted corn. Funnel cakes. Tummy aches. It’s not hard to find phenomenal food during Fiesta. However, if you're looking for a little more than the classic Fiesta food, here are the Top 5 events you may want to check out.
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Fri Apr 27 06:13:14 PDT 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
OMG, did I just eat that? Some Fiesta food may cause regrets
There's tons of great food to be found at Fiesta. It's a party, right? So check your diet at the door. But beware. Some vendors are doling out bold creations that blend "yummy" with "oh-my-poor-tummy." Here are a few treats you may end up regretting.
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Fri Jul 20 05:40:00 PDT 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
MEET THE TRUCKS: Find a favorite at the Food Truck Throw Down
For the second year in a row, Cameron Davies is gathering all of his friends for a food truck extravaganza at the Boardwalk on Bulverde. And if you like food trucks, consider yourself a friend.
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Mon Sep 03 11:20:47 PDT 2012 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
PHOTOS: 'Meltdown' determines best margaritas in San Antonio
It's not hard to find a good margarita in San Antonio, but the best? Thousands of margarita aficionados crowded La Villita to vote on the city's best margarita. Twenty five bars and restaurant participated in the first ever Margarita Meltdown.
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Fri Jan 18 16:43:10 PST 2013 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
PHOTOS: Top drink tastes like $2,500 at Cocktail Conference
Mixologists at the San Antonio Cocktail Conference were shaking their hardest to pour the perfect $2,500 drink. Each contestant in the Original Cocktail Competition had 10 minutes to prepare five of the same drinks. Check out some of the concoctions.
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Thu Feb 14 09:16:07 PST 2013 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
Hey, sugar! These food-related terms of endearment are sweetest
Sometimes it's hard to tell whether somebody is being a sweetheart or they just have food on their mind. In celebration of Valentine's Day, we asked our KENS 5 viewers to help come up with a list of food-related terms of endearment.
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Tue Feb 26 10:53:47 PST 2013 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
Save $6 per gallon on 'unleaded' coffee
Americans are used to crying at the pump over expensive fuel. But what about that other fuel? You know, the fuel we sip to jump start our day: coffee. Opting for gas station joe could save you more than $6 a gallon.
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Tue Apr 23 10:12:35 PDT 2013 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
'Here to stay': Whataburger's Spicy Ketchup to be available in stores
Whataburger's Spicy Ketchup is here to stay. The Texas-based burger chain made the announcement from its @Whataburger Twitter page on Tuesday morning.
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Sat May 11 16:37:29 PDT 2013 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com
PHOTOS: Delicious choices abound at Twisted Taco Truck Throwdown
It's not hard finding a great street taco in San Antonio. But the best? More than a dozen taco trucks parked outside the VFW Post 76 on Saturday for the third annual Twisted Taco Truck Throwdown
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Tue Jan 29 09:46:32 PST 2013 by Freddy Hunt / Kens5.com staff
S.A. Food Gobblin': Carnivores queuing up for Meat Week S.A.
There are just three things you need to know for Meat Week 2013: Eat. Meat. Repeat. For the first year ever, San Antonio is partaking in the annual eight-day barbecue chow-down. And with all the superb pit masters around the city, it's about time!
