Sloppy Joes Are My Emergency Bros.

Everyone has those quick meals they can make on a rainy day when they don't feel like cooking. They're also the same type of food that you can eat in the middle of the night when you're craving a snack. Mine is sloppy joes.

I didn't realize that they were until the one day my future-in-law started making sloppy joes using Hunt's Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce in a can. This will shock everyone once I reveal this one thing about me as an openly gay black male. Up until the day I was watching my future mother-in-law cook these things in the kitchen, two things:

1. I never saw these Hunt's Manwich cans a day in my life.

2. I didn't know that sloppy joes were also called "manwich."

3. I learned how to make sloppy joes from scratch via this YouTube video, and this canned sauce was never included in the video.

It was a new learning experience for me. I can admit I was oblivious to this factual thing, but I'm grateful to know about this. I admitted to her that this is my midnight, rainy-day snack. As long as their beef and the necessary ingredients to make these things, I can always lean toward this guy.

Why are sloppy joes great emergency snacks? Let me tell you.

They're easy to make. It's inexpensive. They're high in calories to give you energy. Sloppy joes are a high-calorie meals which can help you stay energized during an emergency. These meals are non-perishable, allowing them to be stored for long periods of time without spoiling, making them a good option for long-term food storage.

I also like the fact that they're portable. I can easily pack them and place them in my bag for lunch breaks during my crazy work schedules. In addition to these factors, sloppy joes are also versatile meals that can be customized to your liking. You can add different ingredients to the meat mixture, such as beans, corn, or vegetables. You can also use different types of bread for the sandwiches, such as hoagie rolls, hamburger buns, or pita bread.

This is why sloppy joes are my emergency bros.

Egg Shells Kept Giving Me Twins

 

I know I shouldn't be complaining that these particular eggs I bought keep giving me twins or triplets every time I crack open only one shell, but this is starting to get ridiculous.

One day, I was in the car with my fiance and future mother-in-law, traveling across Harlem. Annette told me about this discount deal she scored when it came to eggs at her fellow supermarket Food Dysnasty. I have to admit that I was surprised at this discount. Three cartons of eggs that contain one dozen of each of them for only $5. Are you kidding me?

I thought I found a pot of gold or something. In recent months, egg prices have been skyrocketing due to the major loss of animals. For example, there was a major explosion at a dairy farm in Texas that killed 1 human and 18,000 cattle. Also, egg production has been hit hard by an avian flu outbreak, which wiped out 50.54 million birds in the U.S. in 2022. Getting a carton of eggs months ago would almost destroy your paycheck.

So when it came time to pick up Annette from the grocery store, I immediately went into Food Dynasty and got my three egg cartons. I immediately got my blessing. Little did I know that the blessings were to come to us again. Things like this rarely happen. Well not only did it happen at the apartment, but it began happening surreptitiously.

One morning, I decided to cook breakfast for us because I couldn't sleep. I'm a night owl who works and do everything all night. When the sun comes up it's like a vampire trying to avoid the lights. I want it to go away, so I can go to sleep. However, this was one of those rare days that I developed insomnia. No sleep was going to happen to me on that day.

I took out one carton and planned to scramble the eggs. I cracked one egg and one yolk came out. When I cracked a second one two yolks. I stood there in total shock for that I've never seen two yolks come out of one shell. I told Darryl about it and all he said was I should be thankful that I got twins. I agreed and just said that it's just a rare thing that won't happen again.

I was deeply wrong.

Cracking those eggs was opening surprise boxes on a game show. One day, I get one yolk. The next day, I get two yolks. By the third day, it's two yolks again. The fourth egg ended up being one. It was like playing a game in the middle of cooking. Then once on a blue moon, I cracked one egg and got triplets.

I laughed my freaking butt off. I called Annette about what I was going through. She laughed along with me because that's been happening to her too. So you know what I think? I think I'm going to bring my ass back to Food Dynasty and buy specifically that brand. If those chickens at that farm are laying and popping out those many babies, I'm only sticking to this company right here.

The Thunderstorm Spa Room That Simulates Thunderstorms During Treatments

A spa that simulates thunderstorms while you're laying in the water getting treatment Some people would consider us utterly insane for the human psyche. It's not every day that you can go to a spa and experience a metaphorical simulation of possibly being struck by lightning because you're lying down in the water. Understand that it's just a visual simulation. So if you're up for a day or night like that, fly to Milan and come to this spa.

It's called "The QC Termemilano."

The QC Termemilano spa in Milan, Italy, has a unique feature that simulates a thunderstorm within a cinematic pool room. The pool room is equipped with a special sound system that creates the sound of thunder and rain, as well as a mist machine that creates the illusion of raindrops falling. The pool room is also lit up with dramatic lighting effects that create the atmosphere of a thunderstorm.

The thunderstorm simulation is a popular feature at the QC Termemilano spa. Many people find the experience to be relaxing and calming. The sound of the thunder and rain is said to be very soothing, and the mist machine helps to create a sense of tranquility. The dramatic lighting effects also add to the overall experience.

The thunderstorm simulation is not the only unique feature at the QC Termemilano spa. The spa also has a number of other pools, saunas, and hot tubs. There is also a waterfall room, a salt room, and a herbal steam room. The spa also offers a variety of treatments, including massages, facials, and body treatments.

So if you want a spontaneous spa life, and would love to be exposed to things like this, The QC Termemilano spa is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. It is a great place to relax and rejuvenate. Consider the thunderstorm simulation as a fun experience that is sure to not disappoint you. 

Click here to book a spot at this spa.

McDonald's TableBag: The Fast Food Chain's Take-Out Box That Transforms Into A Table - Binge or Blow?

We all know that fast food chains do spontaneous things to make the restaurant current and upbeat. Well, it looks like McDonald's decided to make it to the next level in Italy when they released their limited edition take-out bag that converts into a table called "TableBag."

TableBag is a new take-out box that unfolds into a makeshift cardboard table. Then when you're done, it can turn back into an ordinary take-out box. This new box was unveiled during Milan Design Week, which welcomes over 400,000 visitors every year in Italy's design capital. It's a limited edition 100% recyclable take-out box.

The plan is to let people recreate a decent eating space anywhere they like. The packaging boasts the ability to transform into a makeshift cardboard table for eating. You can place it on top of a fence post to have a quick snack. You can have a picnic and have a centerpiece for your food. You can even put it on the nightstand for midnight snacking while you're reading a book or typing a paper.

The TableBag works by folding out into a flat surface that can be placed on top of a bollard or other sturdy object. The box has two cup holders and enough space for two meals. It is made of 100% recyclable corrugated board.

Overall, the TableBag is a unique and innovative product that offers a number of benefits. However, it is important to weigh the pros and cons before deciding if it is the right product for you. If you want more information, feel free to click right here.

Book A Stay At The Real Life Cartoon Network Hotel

For a guy like me who grew up in the 90s, Cartoon Network is the one channel I looked forward to watching every time I came home from school. So can you imagine how I was to hear that they built a hotel based on the famous network in Lancaster? Well, you better believe it because it's the truth.

At the hotel, you can take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a waterslide, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and shopping on-site. More amenities include a business center, express check-out and a 24-hour front desk. 

You get free self-parking is available onsite. Enjoy a meal at Cartoon Kitchen or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. 

The services are endless and not easy to put together in this one entry. All I'm mentioning to you is if you want to live your Cartoon Network childhood at a hotel, feel free to book here.

Tupac Shakur Will Be Honored with a Posthumous Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The immortal hip-hop icon is going to leave another permanent footprint on society.

On Wednesday, June 7th, rapper Tupac Shakur will be honored posthumously with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next week in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced on its website. 

It’s the chamber’s 2,758th star and this one will be added under the recording category, organizers said. The rapper’s sister Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur will accept the award, organizers said, while radio personality Big Boy will emcee the event. There will also be guest speakers such as Allen Hughes and Jamal Joseph, director, and executive producer for “Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur,” an FX docu-series released in April focusing on Tupac’s relationship with his mother, Afeni Shakur.

Decades have passed since the rapper's death, but his legacy continues to live on to this day. Now he's going to have a permanent stamp in Hollywood.

New York City Officially Outlaws Height & Weight Discrimination

New York City mayor Eric Adams officially signed into law on Friday a ban on discrimination in New York City based on a person’s weight. This new law adds weight and height to the list of characteristics that are protected from discrimination, along with race, gender, age, religion, and sexual orientation, and will apply to employment, housing, and access to public accommodations.

"It shouldn't matter how tall you are, or how much you weigh, when you're looking for a job, when you're out on our town, or you are trying to get some form of accommodation or an apartment to rent, you should not be treated differently," said Adams in a signing ceremony.

The decision to put this into law has been a long time coming for years. Only know has the government finally listened to their fellow citizens.

Many New Yorkers have testified at a City Council hearing earlier this year about being discriminated against because of their weight. A student at New York University said that desks in classrooms were too small for her. A soprano at the Metropolitan Opera said she had faced body shaming and pressure to develop an eating disorder.

Public figures have expressed their support of this new law.

Tigress Osborn, chair of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance, said New York City's new law could help spur similar legislation worldwide. 

"We all know New York is the global city, and this will ripple across the globe in terms of showing to people, all over the world, that discrimination against people based on their body size is wrong and is something that we can change," said Osborn, who led a rally earlier this year to push for the bill to become law. "We can't legislate attitudes, but we can do everything that's in our power to ensure that people are treated equally," 

New York City Council Member Shaun Abreu, who sponsored the legislation, said the first rallies to end height and weight discrimination took place over 50 years ago in Central Park. 

"This is a new day in New York City and I couldn't be more grateful," said Abreu.

The new city law set to take effect in 180 days.