Too hot to cook?
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If you haven't noticed, it's been a little hot outside... Okay, a LOT hot. And firing up the oven isn't going to cool things down. So here are 20 healthy summertime meal options with little or no cooking involved.
The Science of Hot Dogs
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One 4th of July tradition the Geek looks forward to each year is the epic Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest from Coney Island, NY. Did you know that San José native and local hero Joey Chestnut has consumed 1,152 hot dogs totalling 252 pounds — bun included — over his career in this one event.
Want more numbers? We found a blog that breaks down this feast of fat.
Order up an AI Pizza for Dad!
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What comes with sauce, cheese, pepperoni, sliced sausage links, bacon, Memphis barbecue sauce, red onions, and cilantro? A Father’s Day pizza courtesy of local favorites Tony & Alba’s and ChatGPT. Get the story on AI food from the Mercury News.
The Best Donut in the Bay?
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Take a cheat day from your Keto diet and grab a cruller, cake, raised, twist, or whatever style you prefer. It’s National Donut Day!
In honor of the big occasion, we dug up an oldie but goodie, when the Mercury News asked readers to help them choose the best donut shop in the Bay Area.
Are you salivating already?
Peninsula Restaurant Week
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We’ve got good news for local foodies! It’s Peninsula Restaurant Week, and the Peninsula Foodist blog is giving away $500 gift cards to some swanky establishments in exchange for a little social media love. Visit their Insta to find out more and get eating!
