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COL691: LTAF: Cravings

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. This time, the guys talk about their hankerings; their constant cravings. From childhood nostalgia to savory comforts, the cubs deliciously delight you with their flavorful finds.

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Let’s Talk About Food: Cravings

Childhood – nostalgia runs rampant

  • Jeff: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
  • Damon: Froot Loops Cereal
  • Gary: Ice Cream [hard pint vs soft serve]

Seasonal – time of year factors in here

  • Jeff: Blueberry Muffins and Orange Julius
  • Damon: PSL
  • Gary: Watermelon [summer]

Comfort – home style noms of pleasure 

  • Jeff: Hotdish (aka Vegetable Beef Medley Hotdish)
  • Damon: Pot Roast
  • Gary: Chicken/Country Fried Steak with White Gravy [Pepper or Sausage]
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COL685: LTAF: Snacks

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. This time around, the cubs grab their snacktime faves and share these delicious treats with you. From quick and easy to zesty and flavorful, listen in as the guys grub on their in-between meal go-tos.

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Let’s Talk About Food: Snacks

In the past we’ve talked about our favorite food, holiday treat and tricks, seasonal stuff, sexy yumms, and of course bacon. This time around it is all about the snacks baby. From sweet to salty to savory and simple, which ones do we prefer and can we all agree on them?

Salty – hold on to your blood pressure [link of example foods]

Savory – give me that umami [link of example foods]

  • Jeff: Salami and Cream Cheese rolls
  • Damon: Turkey Bites (Old Wisconsin Turkey Snack Bites)
  • Gary: meat sticks/tubes [pepperoni, summer sausage, SlimJims, etc.]

Simple – it’s really just that [nothing complicated, probably a natural food, no/minimal processing]

  • Jeff: Triscuits and Hummus
  • Damon: Trail Mix
  • Gary: CHEESE! CHEESE! CHEESE!

Sweet – blood sugar be damned! [link of example foods]

  • Jeff: Pudding, Fruit Blended Yogurt
  • Damon: Chocolate, specifically Kit-Kat
  • Gary: cookies – but nothing plain/boring

BuzzFeed Dessert Pizza Determine Your Snack Type Quiz

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COL678: LTAF: New Year, New Dishes

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. As the new year has begun, the guys are already hungry for something different. With a new year comes new food trends, and the cubs whet their appetites on the current cravings. Which foods are they hungry for and which ones will they pass on?

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Let’s Talk About Food: New Year, New Dishes

Each year we find new food trends grabbing our collective attention. Of course there’s some new stuff coming up in 2023 that we probably have some thoughts on. Plus, we have a whole year of eating ahead of us. What are we looking forward to this year that isn’t the same old same old?

 

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COL668: LTAF: Online Trends & ‘Hacks’

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. For this one, the guys stew on some recent social media food trends and hacks. Are these hacks useful for preparing and making food or are they simply clickbait and entertainment? Listen in as the guys give their thoughts on this food craze.

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Let’s Talk About Food: Online Trends & ‘Hacks‘

Social media in recent years has seen a growing trend of click bait videos listing ‘hacks’ and previously unknown trends when it comes to the food we eat. The hosts check out recent postings and see if there’s any merit to improving our eating potential. 

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COL664: LTAF: 2022 Fair Foods

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In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. While Jeff is feeling ill, Damon and Gary take the wheel as the cubs travel the nation for some new fair foods. Whether it’s deep fried, on a stick, or just wrapped in paper, the guys scour a few states’ options. From sweet and savory to spicy and smoky, listen in as the guys give their thoughts on some dining choices that may be available at your next county fair.

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Let’s Talk About Food: 2022 Fair Foods

It’s that time of year – STATE FAIRS have been bringing us new food creations for years. And 2022 is no exception. Taking a look at Iowa, Minnesota, Texas, and Wisconsin – there are some interesting selections. Do we agree as co-hosts on these potentially yummy offerings?

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