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How Is Moonshine Made And How Does It Taste?

CJ — Sun, 26 May 2013 03:51:16 +0000

How is moonshine made and how does it taste? Down south, it’s still being made and it’s still being consumed. It’s know as moonshine, white lightning, mountain dew, hooch, or Tennessee white whiskey and poorly produced, it can be contaminated usually from the materials used in the process. People often use automobile radiators as condensers [...]

Your Sugary Beverage Is Killing You

CJ — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:21:44 +0000

The data is in and the news is this, your sugary beverage is killing you. But did we really need the study? New research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions showed that 180,000 deaths worldwide are linked to sugary beverages. Study after study has connected [...]

Best Way To Fix A Hangover, Eat A Tomato

CJ — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:42:43 +0000

There are so many opinions as to how to fix a hangover, we thought we’d give you a few suggestions just in case you overdo it this weekend. Here in Louisiana, we’ll party at the drop of a hat, and this weekend, someone will drop a hat, trust me! If you wake up at any [...]

Why Coke In A Bottle May Taste Better

CJ — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:05:18 +0000

Does Coke in a bottle really taste better? Even though Coca-Cola claims “no”, there is proof why it might. On the KTDY morning show today, we talked about Coke and how most people agree, it simply tastes better from a real bottle. But Coca-Cola’s spokespeople say, “It doesn’t. The particular way that people choose to [...]

BuzzBallz Are The Buzz

CJ — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 16:24:38 +0000

BuzzBallz are the buzz in Acadiana. And that’s usually what happens to the individual who experiences the popular drink. BuzzBallz are ready to drink mixed drinks made from 100% juices, and vodka, gin, or tequila. Tasters in the area who have tried them say they carry quite a punch! That’s probably from the 20 [...]

Perfect Rum Punch

CJ — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:23:13 +0000

Here is a recipe for the perfect rum punch on National Rum Punch Day. It's delicious and simple to make. This fruity drink is perfect year round. Whether you're tailgating or just lounging around the house on a Sunday afternoon.

Sunday May 6th Is National Beverage Day, What's Your Favorite? [VIDEOS]

CJ — Sun, 06 May 2012 18:36:46 +0000

Sunday May 6th is National Beverage Day, what’s your favorite? As the temperature rises in Acadiana, whether it’s water that quenches your thirst or something a bit stronger, tis the time to stay hydrated. So on a hot Summer day in Acadiana, what is your favorite beverage? Lemonade, tea, beer, cosmo? What cools you off [...]

Can The Shape/Style Of A Glass Affect Flavor Of Beverage?

JayCee — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:17:12 +0000

I read a scientific study a few years back that looked at how the vessel affected the flavor of a beverage.

I remember the first time that I drank milk from a coffee mug: the milk was right out of the refrigerator, the mug was room temperature (just like a glass would be), but the milk tasted different.