Expo Comida Latina 2012: The Food Trade Show of the Reconquista

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Javier Cabral
Pulque, coming to a liquor store near you

Latino this, Latino that, it seems like there's a new Latino spin-off of something every day. Expo Comida Latina is probably the coolest, though: "North America's only trade event focused on bringing authentic, specialty, gourmet and mainstream products from around the globe to retail and foodservice buyers looking to meet the demands of today's Hispanic American U.S. population," per their website.

And the annual exhibition that took place at the Anaheim Convention Center over the last three days was just that. Half-floor show showing off Mexican edecánes, those girls dressed in scandalously tight outfits hired to make you want to buy whatever, half-official Mexican government state agencies hustling things like Chihuahua-style Tres Leches Cakes and unacquainted Oaxacan mezcales. However, there was one trend this year that was not that different to the rest of the foodservice industry.

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Sriracha Popcorn Is A Fiery Explosion In Your Mouth

Categories: Wacky Snacks
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We're surprised no one has produced this concoction before. The gods at The Oatmeal and bacon empire J&D's have teamed up to create Sriracha-flavored popcorn. It makes so much sense. The spice blend consists of red chilies, garlic, sugar and a hint of vinegar, creating a fiery explosion in your mouth. Need this now.  

A single bag of popcorn costs $5.99, or you can buy it in a 3-pack or 18-pack case. 

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Not a G'Day Down Under: Marmite Shortage Strikes New Zealand

Categories: Wacky Snacks
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Flickr User celestehodges
Apparently delicious enough to have its own shortage


2011 was a great year for earthquakes. Not only did they manage to get the world to rethink nuclear power (something Greenpeace has failed to do since...well, ever) but now they've started to rid the world of Marmite, that off-putting yeast spread our cousins across the pond and down under seem to love so much.More »

10 Unusual Candies & Treats To Give Out On Halloween

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Edwin Goei
Would you rather not give out boring old Snickers and M&M's this year? You want to be the special house on the block that has stuff that no one else dares give away? Here are some unusual candies and treats we dug out from our blog's long-dead Wacky Snacks featurette, most of which can be found locally, from Cost Plus World Market, to IKEA, to your Asian grocery store.

Though, don't blame us if you get egged or TP'd.

On second thought, maybe you oughta just buy and eat these for yourselves. Some are too good for those brats.

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A Review of New Sun Chips Flavors

Categories: Wacky Snacks
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Edwin Goei
I have a love-hate thing with Frito-Lay. I hate some of their products but love others. Sun Chips goes in the "love" column. I don't buy into the idea that they're really any healthier than a regular snack chip. Junk food is junk food.

Furthermore, I think their "multigrain" composition actually contributes more in flavor than a real uptick in nutrition. There's a nutty sweetness there that goes with the saltiness I crave--a Wheat Thin mated with a tortilla chip. It's great with sandwiches, second only to Fritos and Ms. Vickie's, which tie in my book if I'm only limiting myself to the Frito-Lay family of chips.

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Book Review: Are You Gonna Eat That*? A Collection of Crazy Culinary Concoctions

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With a cover like this, does one really need to read the introduction?  I didn't: I just jumped right in and came to three conclusions:

1. The author must have an issue with combining sweet and salty flavors.
2. He clearly consulted with pregnant women.
3. What's the big deal?  Some of these aren't crazy at all.

Examples and the point of this book after the jump!

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Wacky Snacks: Vegemite

Categories: Wacky Snacks
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Edwin Goei
Name: Vegemite

Origin: Australia

Found at: Cost Plus, Santa Ana

Cost: $6.99

Ingredients:

Yeast Extract (From Yeast Grown on Barley), Salt, Mineral Salt (508), Malt Exact (Frm Barley), Colour (150c), Flavors, Niacin, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Folate.

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Wacky Snacks: Sanh Yuan Chien Cha Slice - Preserved Fruit

Categories: Wacky Snacks
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Edwin Goei

Name: Sanh Yuan Chien Cha Slice - Preserved Fruit

Origin: Taiwan

Found at: 99 Ranch, Irvine

Cost: $1.99

Ingredients:

Dried Fruit, Sugar, Salt, Licorice


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Wacky Snacks: D'Onofrio Pezi Duri Lucuma Ice Cream

Categories: Wacky Snacks
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Edwin Goei

Name: D'Onofrio Pezi Duri Lucuma Ice Cream

Origin: Peru

Found at: Aji Limon, Buena Park

Cost: $10

Ingredients:

Water, Sugar, Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat, Milk Whey, Lucuma Flour, Milk Protein, Skimmed Milk, Glucose, Emulsifiers (Mono and diglycerides, Guar Gum, Garrofin Gum, Carrageenan and Wheat Proteins) Salt and Artificial Colors (FD&C Yellow #5 / Yartrazine, FD&C Yellow #6 / Sunset Yellow).

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Wacky Snacks: Tabasco Brand Spicy Chocolate

Categories: Wacky Snacks
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Edwin Goei

Name: Tabasco Brand Spicy Chocolate

Origin: U.S.A.

Found at: Cost Plus, Santa Ana

Cost: $3.99

Ingredients:

Unsweetened Chocolate, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Vanilla, Tabasco Brand Dry Red Flavoring (Red Pepper, Distilled Vinegar, Salt).

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