We had to cut this rather absurd exchange from our video review and field test of the new Heinz ketchup packets, but we're releasing it here for those of you who like rather absurd exchanges. (You'll need to see the full video for this outtake to make sense.)
We got a hold of the new Heinz ketchup packets and put them through a variety of lab and field maneuvers, testing spreading, dipping, eating at a BBQ, eating in the car, and feeding to a baby. Here are the results.
We debate condiment spreading vs. dipping, cheese placement, and the egg on top, as well as basic questions like cheese types, condiments, bacon, and more.
A proud mom sent this drawing from one of our most youthful and dedicated fans, eight-year-old Nathaniel. His awesome oeuvre was inspired by a moment from the french fry dips episode. And may his artwork inspire YOU to continue taking part in Tell A Friend About The Sporkful Week. You don't even need Nathaniel's artistic talents to spread the word.
We like to keep things lean on our podcast, so we edit down our conversations. But if it doesn't fit, we don't have to keep it to ourselves. Here's a quick thought that didn't make the french fry dip show on places with questionable offerings.
Actually, it only gave us the word. Pondering and sharing my hatred for the red slop required that I type ketchup repeatedly in recent days. That started me wondering how such an unusual word found its way into our fair language. My hefty NOAD tells me it has Cantonese origin: k'ē chap = tomato juice. Merriam-Webster traces it farther South: kĕchap
