On Thanksgiving, we're all competitive eaters. So Dan sits down with Tim "Eater X" Janus to get a Thanksgiving Day pep talk and to learn more about the world of competitive eating. Much, much more.
Laurie March and I set out to create the ultimate kids table. The result is so awesome, it almost made me wish the kids didn't love it so much, so I could have a turn sitting there. Watch and share!
The monster cereals are now off the shelves until fall 2014, but I scooped up the full collection before they went away. Now I'm giving the whole set, plus a Sporkful T-shirt, to one lucky Eater. Contest entry is free, so enter now!
Slate's Julia Turner joins Dan to discuss the merits of short vs. long pastas, which shapes should be eliminated, and the best ways to get different shapes into your mouth, including the question of whether short pastas are better eaten with a spoon.
Dan covers all things monster cereals including ideal soaking time, ideal cereal-to-marshmallow ratio, ideal combinations of monster cereals, and much more.
When animals steal food it's funny and cute. They think they're getting away with something, but it's just that we've decided to make a video of them for the internet rather than stop them. Silly animals!
What types of restaurants are best for eating alone? Is it better to sit at a table or the bar? We discuss, then Todd answers a timeless question: What's one food that's not improved by either melted cheese or hot fudge?