Cheetos

Fear of (Gluten-Free) Flying -- Or, Rather, of Airport Food

Since going gluten-free, I have developed a fear of flying. Not the flying part, but the eating part. See also: - Mother's Day in Phoenix: Moms Eat Gluten-Free at Tryst Café (with Bottomless Mimosas) - 10 Cool Things at the Gluten-Free Expo Frankly, the whole gluten-free thing can make you a lit ... More >>

Beer Stew and Gluten-Free Love

Chow Bella has a valentine for you. For the rest of February, we're handing out Candy Hearts -- stories of food and love from some of our favorite writers. Enjoy. When I met my husband, Tom, in grad school in Tucson, he was cooking on a two-burner hotplate in his dorm room and I was living in an a ... More >>

We Test the ICP iPhone App (It Has A Grindr-Like Juggalo Locator)

By David Thorpe While perusing Insane Clown Posse's Twitter timeline, like a person does, I came across something interesting: our favorite rap clowns announced a new update to their official smartphone app, which I didn't even know existed. For the advancement of pop journalism and human knowledge ... More >>

5 Disgusting Foods That Will Make You Eat Healthy In the New Year

Not feeling awful enough after all that holiday binging? Need a little push to help send you into the glutton-free lifestyle? Here are five things that should do the trick and shame you into changing your eating habits. Because we all know that hating yourself is the first step to eating healthier ... More >>

For Sale: Script For Roadhouse Remake Starring Guy Fieri

The Craigslist sale is simple. The script to "Roadhouse 2012: Pain Still Don't Hurt," a remake of the 80's cult classic and Patrick Swayze heartthrob vehicle. The proposed star? None other than Guy Fieri because... We'll admit, we haven't exactly figure out why Guy Fieri would be suited to such a ... More >>

Kelly's at SouthBridge: Happy Hour Report Card

See also: Ruth's Chris: Happy Hour Report Card See also: District American Kitchen: Happy Hour Report Card See also: Bar Crudo: Happy Hour Report Card The Spot: Kelly's at SouthBridge, 7117 E. Sixth Avenue, Scottsdale, 480-393-3205, www.kellysatsouthbridge.com. The Hours: Happy Hour: 4 p.m. to ... More >>

Chicharrones de Harina, a Classic Mexican Street Treat

Erica O'Neil Chicharrones de harina, before and after. Ready to be tossed in lime and hot sauce. ​Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican ... More >>

Modern Artist Dick Seeger Pioneered Scottsdale; Now He Turns to His Own Backyard

Taco Bell Testing Shells Made Entirely Of (DONG!) Nacho Cheese Doritos

Well folks, it's finally happening. Worlds colliding. Lines blurring. Munchies are morphin', for reals.

Fry Girl's Year of Eating Dangerously

Why Your Personal Trainer Hates You

Photo courtesy of fitness360online.com ​It's a new year, which means it's time to make some resolutions. But before you consider finally getting your ass to the gym -- and your head out of the fridge -- you should know something: your personal trainer hates you. And why shouldn't he/she? As ... More >>

The 10 Must-Have Stoner Foods of All Time

​Congratulations Arizona, you are now the 15th state to legalize marijuana for, um, medicinal use. Not only will you now be able to cure your chronic and debilitating pain with some medical-grade cannibus, you also get to stuff your faces with junk food because you totally have the munchies. B ... More >>

ILLEGAL Life and Death in Arizona's Immigration War Zone (Chapter 6)

Farm to Forks, All-You- Can Eat Sushi, and Habenero Cheetos in Today's Eater's Digest.

An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. ​ Tomorrow, April 28th, at 10 a.m. Superstition Farms will be holding their first Farm to Forks mommy & me class at Udder Delights. The class is aimed at moms and their tots ages 2-5, to teach the little ones where ... More >>

Synthetic Marijuana: Six Things You Should Know About Smoking JWH-018

Herbal incense blends containing JWH-018 may soon be banned in Kansas.​Last week, we reported on a synthetic Cannabinoid compound called JWH-018, which is sold in herbal-incense blends at head shops around the Valley. Smoking this compound is said to have the same effect as smoking mar ... More >>

Day Drinker: Swizzle Inn

Who says you have to wait until the sun goes down to have a good time? ​On Sunday night, my hubby and I watched the exhausting, mediocre, and hipster-gimmick fest (500) Days of Summer. We spent the remainder of the evening on the patio, drinking cheap wine, reminiscing about Lloyd Dobler an ... More >>

Health Director Heads to Washington to Get Junk Food Off Food Stamp Program; Looks Like No More Free Cookies for Our Most Destitute Fatties

www.demotivateus.com​The idea of fat poor people doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense. If they're so poor, where do they get the funds to continually grow fatter and fatter?The answer, if you ask interim Health Services Director Will Humble, is Food stamps.

Shopping for Kitchen Supplies: Costco Business Center

Sloane BurwellThe mandoline - a serious savings on a powerful tool.​ Ask any chef or great cook and they'll tell you - it's all in the tools. Home cooks could spend the rest of their lives amassing their collection, and truth be told - they often do. But what if you're just starting out, on ... More >>

Hot Links: Suns Draft, 'Joe Sucks,' and Cheeto Violence

At least four students were arrested Wednesday at Canyon State Academy, a charter school in Queen Creek. According to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office report, 11 students were arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault after a fight broke out between students and faculty...The Phoenix Suns sele ... More >>

All-American Rejects Were the Highlight of Saturday's Tempe Music Fest

Jonathan McNamaraSee more shots of All-American Rejects in our Tempe Music Fest 2009 slide show.Celebrity sightings, beautiful weather, an on-site Circle K and a stellar music roster were part of the fun Saturday for the Tempe Music Festival. Our annual fest brought out names such as Frankie Muniz ... More >>

Pop Culture: Mountain Dew Voltage

I'm not sure when the last time I had a Mountain Dew was, but the last time I remember enjoying one was back when the brand's Code Red flavor came out. I have vivid memories of using the stuff to wash down Flamin' Hot Cheetos while listening to The Writing's On The Wall.The Pepsi brand has released ... More >>

Grant Woods, the Internet Jay Leno?

from www.grantwoods.com Don't quit that day job just yet, Grant. You know, power-brokerin' 'n' stuff... I don't think Carson Daly or Jay Leno'll be breaking a sweat over this one any time soon, but I just got a little promo e-mail in my in-box announcing the launch of ex-Arizona Attorney Gene ... More >>

The Missing Links

Party with kings or Cheetos-grubbing rednecks. It’s your choice.

Cerealism at West Valley Art Museum is part of a complete breakfast

Boston gets Michael Sweet, thanks to some divine intervention

How Boston Got Sweet

A Paradise Valley homeless man who burned to death in December may have been tortured

Governor Janet Napolitano (a.k.a., "Manet") criticizes "don't ask, don't tell," Howie Fischer's head doesn't explode.

Financial Wizard of Ozzfest

Passing the savings on to you!

Clutch

Now and forever

Immi-GREAT!

This time, it's personal

AZ Punk Chicks Are Hot!

Katie Rose Fan Club

Shell Game

What's it selling? Everything

The Thrifty Ear

Spend no more than $10 on music this week

Fireworks Fiesta

Park it downtown this July 4

Delux and De-lovely

Great grub to be had while soccer moms snooze

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Tiara Time

Christa Severns is First Lady of Phoenix, but she'd rather be Queen

Tom Avila's Big Story

He delivered the news on KFNX, but left out the part about his criminal past