I wish there were more information about this tasty-looking giant squid cake!
See also: my Flickr set of bizarre cakes.
Giant squid cake
Private equity group eats Denny's for breakfast
Denny's, home of ungenerously-portioned American breakfasts, is being acquired and taken private by a consortium of investors led by the private equity firm TriArtisan Capital Advisors. The deal, worth $620… READ THE REST
Marilyn Hagerty, viral Olive Garden reviewer, dies at 99
Marilyn Hagerty, the food columnist whose earnest Olive Garden review unexpectedly went viral, has died at 99. Her son James R. Hagerty confirmed she passed away on September 16 in… READ THE REST
We Want Plates: The backlash against pretentious dining trends
It's clear to me that everyone in the culinary industry needs to sit down and watch The Menu, because what the hell are we still doing here? High-end restaurants serving… READ THE REST
Save money on heating bills this winter with a smart thermostat
TL;DR: Get a refurbished 3rd generation Google Nest in near-mint condition for only $99.99 (MSRP $249). Want to stay warm and toasty this winter without driving up your heating bills? Save where you… READ THE REST
If you're still using Windows 10, you're about to be in trouble
TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro + The Essential Windows 11 Pro Course is available for only $19.97 (MSRP $237) until Nov. 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT. As of October 2025, Microsoft has phased… READ THE REST
For only $40 you can make Q4 a hit with Microsoft Office Professional 2021
TL;DR: Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is now $39.97 (MSRP $219.99). Ramping up for the most important quarter of the year for many industries, you're going to want to be organized… READ THE REST
