On yesterday’s post I introduce More Please!, a new blog installment where I will introduce some of my favorite foods and food related items. Today I present Pu Pu Platter. A post listing whatever interesting news I happen to stumble upon on the web and in my RSS feed that is food related, and a totally random picture I took.
Don’t know what a Pu Pu Platter is? It’s a dish mostly found in America Chinese establishments that consist of a variety of appetizer samplers.
Today’s Pu Pu Platter includes: Obama hearts Mexican food, Colorado wine, Jcrew dresses and feeds you at the same time, the great pumpkin, and KFC giving away 20K.
Utah, September 2007
Driving to Red Rocks from Las Vegas
Saturday, 10/04 – Monday, 10/06
Politics aside, NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday takes a look at what the candidates eat. This week the focus was on Obama, steak tacos, and smoky guacamole.
A Meal Fit For A Candidate: Barack Obama – NPR
When I say US wine country, you say…Palisade, Colorado? The New York Times takes a look at Colorado, “a rising star in the wine-making universe.”
Biking Colorado’s Wine Country – New York Times
Times are tough for retailers, so why not make things a little better by offering you cupcakes as you fork over $198 for that knit jacket that will most likely go on sale in 2 weeks.
J. Crew lures shoppers with cupcakes and jeans – Craig’s New York Business
The Great Pumpkin do exist! A Massachusettes man is growing what may be the biggest pumpkin ever. I’m going to find me the most sincere pumpkin patch this Halloween and wait for my toys.
Pumped up – The Boston Globe
Feeling bad about eating that finger licking good KFC chicken? How about if I told you the company is planning to donate 20K to raise awareness on world hungry if either Obama or McCain mentions the issue at the debates tonight.
KFC Demands Candidates Mention That Chicken Defeats Hunger – Gawker
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Actually, “pupu” is a Hawaiian word. It commonly is used to describe appetizers. The cold cuts plate you see in some Chinese banquets is called “four seasons”.