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Concession stand treats – a license to print money.

Posted 5 weeks 3 days ago by Paul Michael

Food and Drink, Consumer Affairs

Concession stand rip off prices

I was at a local fair recently. The kids were hungry, I was thirsty and we all wanted a snack break. But my wife and I knew we’d have to pay the price. At events like these, you’re paying way over the norm for anything. A 16oz soda cost me $4, a simple burger was $8! By the time I had fed my family, I had very little change left from $35. And to be honest, the food was junk. Welcome, my friends, to the over-priced world of event concessions.

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Eight Natural Ways to Make Water More Flavorful

Posted 22 weeks 22 hours ago by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Health and Beauty, Food and Drink, DIY

The main reason that people don't drink water is that it is tasteless and not very "fun" to drink. On the other hand, water is considered more healthy than sodas so now there is a entire category of packaged drinks such as VitaminWater that is basically bottled water with coloring,vitamins,and flavor. Instead of buying these drinks, read on for ways you can make your water more exciting to drink.

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Aahhh . . . Averna!

Posted 32 weeks 2 days ago by Myscha Theriault

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With the weight of winter upon me, I’ve been missing Italy of late. So when I received a request from Averna’s PR person to review a sample of their new sambuca, she didn’t exactly have to twist my arm. An authentic Sicilian sambuca made by a family in the spirits business since 1868? Bring it on.

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