This contest started on 10/29/17. This contest has a winner.
* Win A $10 Wendy’s Gift Card.
Jeff Eats got a $10 Wendy’s Gift Card to give to one of you guys!
The game- the first 20 “reader-comments” received – will be entered in a “blind hat pick”! You can submit as many comments as you’d like but- Please, only 1- reader comment – per day…play fair!
The $10 Gift Card is good at any Wendy’s location (wendys.com for locations, menu, info).
* Red’s The Game!
Just read the below “story” on fda.gov.
The game tonight- Red Twizzlers, Red Vines and one of Jeff Eats’ all time favorites- Gerrit’s Broadway Strawberry Rolls!
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Trick or Treat?
FDA Consumer Health Information
As it turns out, you really can overdose on candy—or, more precisely, black licorice.
Days before the biggest candy eating holiday of the year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages moderation if you enjoy snacking on the old fashioned favorite.
So, if you’re getting your stash ready for Halloween, here’s some advice from FDA:
If you’re 40 or older, eating 2 ounces of black licorice a day for at least two weeks could land you in the hospital with an irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia.
FDA experts say black licorice contains the compound glycyrrhizin, which is the sweetening compound derived from licorice root. Glycyrrhizin can cause potassium levels in the body to fall. When that happens, some people experience abnormal heart rhythms, as well as high blood pressure, edema (swelling), lethargy, and congestive heart failure.
FDA’s Linda Katz, M.D., says last year the agency received a report of a black licorice aficionado who had a problem after eating the candy. And several medical journals have linked black licorice to health problems in people over 40, some of whom had a history of heart disease and/or high blood pressure.
Katz says potassium levels are usually restored with no permanent health problems when consumption of black licorice stops.
Licorice, or liquorice, is a low-growing shrub mostly grown for commercial use in Greece, Turkey, and Asia. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says the plant’s root has a long history of use as a folk or traditional remedy in both Eastern and Western medicine. It has been used as a treatment for heartburn, stomach ulcers, bronchitis, sore throat, cough and some infections caused by viruses, such as hepatitis; however, NIH says there are insufficient data available to determine if licorice is effective in treating any medical condition.
Licorice is also used as a flavoring in food. Many “licorice” or “licorice flavor” products manufactured in the United States do not contain any licorice. Instead, they contain anise oil, which has the same smell and taste. Licorice root that is sold as a dietary supplement can be found with the glycyrrhizin removed, resulting in a product known as deglycyrrhizinated licorice, or DGL, NIH says.
If you have a fondness for black licorice, FDA is offering this advice:
No matter what your age, don’t eat large amounts of black licorice at one time.
If you have been eating a lot of black licorice and have an irregular heart rhythm or muscle weakness, stop eating it immediately and contact your healthcare provider.
Black licorice can interact with some medications, herbs and dietary supplements. Consult a health care professional if you have questions about possible interactions with a drug or supplement you take.
If you’ve experienced any problems after eating licorice, contact the FDA consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
This article appears on the FDA’s Consumer Updates page, which features the latest on all FDA-regulated products.
Updated: October 30, 2017
This contest started on 10/28/17. This contest has a winner.
* Win A $20 Joseph’s Classic Market Gift Card.
Jeff Eats got a $20 Joseph’s Classic Market Gift Card to give to one of you guys…
The game- the first 25 “reader-comments” received – will be entered in a “blind hat pick”! You can submit as many comments as you’d like but- Please, only 1- reader comment – per day…play fair!
The $20 Gift Card is good at Joseph’s Classic Market:
5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, Florida 33486
&
4409 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
For more information about Joseph’s Classic Market- check josephsclassicmarket.com.
***** Nestle Chocolate Candy Bar Variety Pack 20 Count.
About an hour ago- I sprang for $13.94 and went for a Nestle Chocolate Candy Bar Variety Pack 20 Count at the Walmart Supercenter, 16205 South Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484- thus saving myself the trouble tomorrow night- of having to dress up as “the” sexy nurse- going door to door trick or treating!
Just between you guys and Jeff Eats, those stiletto heels kill me!
Happy Halloween!
***** DISH OF THE WEEK (Sunday- 10/29/17- Brooklyn Boys Pizza)
One of Jeff Eats’ favorite menu item…
SLICE OF CHEESE PIZZA
$2.50
Brooklyn Boys Pizza
9967 Glades Road
Boca Raton
(561) 477-3663
brooklynboysboca.com
Latest Review: 8/28/17
This one is for you guys looking for a “real” New York Slice…
August 28th, 2017 · Boca Raton Fast Food Italian Pizza Subs/Salads · [edit]
***** Brooklyn Boys Pizza & Pasta, 9967 Glades Road, Boca Raton Florida 33434–(561) 477-3663.
A recent e-mail received by Jeff Eats…
Jeff,
My wife and I just moved into Boca’s Century Village. We are looking for a really good pizza place where we can buy ‘real’ NY slices from the counter. We are both in our mid-sixties and lived in Bayside, Queens for our entire lives.
Thanks for your help,
Martin Garin
Martin Garin,
Welcome to Florida.
Jeff Eats got the perfect joint for you guys, Brooklyn Boys Pizza & Pasta and it’s a 5 minute drive from your new home!
Jeff Eats
Posted on December 30th, 2015
***** Brooklyn Boys Pizza & Pasta, 9967 Glades Road, Boca Raton Florida 33434–(561) 477-3663.
Just had- 2 slices and a Coke at Brooklyn Boys Pizza & Pasta in Boca Raton- and I’m kinda feeling a bit “homesick” or maybe “nostalgic” is a better word- for Brooklyn 1950-1960!
Anyway, just between you guys and Jeff Eats, this Brooklyn Boys Pizza joint makes one of the best NY STYLE PIZZAS in all of South Florida. Not too crazy about its pastas, subs and other stuff- but its pizza is off the chart dynamite!- Just so there is no misunderstanding, on the pastas/subs/other stuff “crack”- nothing terrible or nothing, but I wouldn’t be running to Brooklyn Boys, capice!
Jeff Eats has been eating slices/pies at Brooklyn Boys Pizza & Pasta for years-and I gotta tell you that this hole in the wall-is as close to “being like” the 50s-60s pizza joints I grew-up on in Brooklyn as any joint I’ve been to down here in Florida!
For you guys who may-be feeling a little homesick, nostalgic or just looking for a great slice…GO! I promise you- you won’t be disappointed!
* Decades Rewind: Your Music. Your Memories. Your Life.
Real simple tale for you guys…
Last year Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats saw the national touring 1960’s-1970’s-1980’s ‘music’ show- Decades Rewind: Your Music. Your Memories. Your Life. and it blew us away!
Decades Rewind: Your Music. Your Memories: Your Life. just released its new tour schedule- which has a bunch of Florida dates.
Trust Jeff Eats when I tell you guys- YOU GOTTA GO SEE THIS SHOW!
Decades Rewind: Your Music. Your Memories. Your Life- describes itself…
“Decades Rewind is a National touring concert, dance party and theatrical performance all wrapped up in one blockbuster show! It celebrates the hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s, the most prominent decades in music history. Disco, Funk, Rock and Motown all take center stage in this brand new theatrical concert featuring over 60 songs, 100 costume changes and nostalgic video. From Aretha to Zeppelin, Decades Rewind will have you singing and dancing in the aisles. This IS the story of your life!”
UPCOMING SHOWS:
Nov 17 Decades Rewind @ Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Sarasota, FL
Nov 18 Decades Rewind – Fort Myers @Barbara B Mann Arts Center Fort Myers, FL
Dec 22 Decades Rewind Sleigh Ride @ Manatee PAC Bradenton, FL
Dec 23 Decades Rewind Sleigh Ride @ Manatee PAC Bradenton, FL
Jan 12 Decades Rewind @ Parker Playhouse Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jan 13 Decades Rewind – Lakeland @ Youkey Theatre Lakeland, FL
Jan 14 Decades Rewind – Melbourne @ King Center Melbourne, FL
Jan 18 Decades Rewind @ Thrasher-Horne Center Orange Park, FL
Jan 26 Decades Rewind – Tampa @ Straz Center for PA Tampa, FL
Jan 27 Decades Rewind @ South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center Cutler Bay, FL
Like I said a few seconds ago, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats saw Decades Rewind: Your Music. Your Memories. Your Life. last year and it blew us away!
This show is an absolute must see!
You can purchase tickets for- Decades Rewind: Your Music. Your Memories. Your Life.- at decadesrewind.com.
* Halloween At Tavolino Della Notte (Nonna) With The Florida Poptarts And Bobby Nathan’s Electric Toaster Band.
Jeff Eats just heard about this “one”- and I gotta tell you, Jeff Eats and Mrs. Jeff Eats are going…
Real simple tale to tell, Tuesday (Halloween), October 31, 2017 (7pm-11pm) the terrific Florida Poptarts- 60’s tribute girl group backed-up by one of South Florida’s best Oldies-Classic Rock N Roll Bands- Bobby Nathan’s Electric Toaster Band will be performing at Tavolino Della Notte (Nonna) (10181 West Sample Road, Coral Springs, Florida 33065, (954) 509-0046) one of South Florida’s best semi-upscale Italian joints.
If you search jeffeats.com you will find past stories on The Florida Poptarts, Bobby Nathan and Tavolino Notte (Nonna)! For you lazy guys- Jeff Eats loves The Florida Poptarts & Bobby Nathan’s music and Tavolino Notte’s (Nonna) food is absolute dynamite!
Trust Jeff Eats, this is gonna be some night- off the chart great music and delicious food!
For more information and reservations tavolinorestaurant.com (954) 509-0046.
***** Gramma’s Bakery, 1446 South Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33445, (561) 496-0185.
This tale gets filed under- some-things bear repeating…first told you guys about Gramma’s bakery on 12/1/15…
Gramma’s Bakery is as close as you’re gonna get to the terrific neighborhood bakeries that dotted Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, (The) Bronx and Staten Island in the 1940s-1950s-1960s.
This always busy hole in the wall- (which is owned by The Boys Farmers Market, 14378 South Military Trail, Delray Beach, Florida 33484, (561) 496-8123) makes off the chart- reasonably priced delicious- cakes, breads, pies, pastries, rolls and cookies!
Trust Jeff Eats on this one, Gramma’s stuff will put the kibosh on any diet you’re on or planning to go on!
Open 7 days a week 9am-5pm.
Gramma’s Bakery is an an absolute must try!
This contest started on 10/26/17. This contest has a winner.
* Win A $20 Trader Joe’s Gift Card.
Jeff Eats got a $20 Trader Joe’s Gift Card to give to one of you guys…
The game- the first 25 “reader-comments” received – will be entered in a “blind hat pick”! You can submit as many comments as you’d like but- Please, only 1- reader comment – per day…play fair!
The $20 Gift Card is good at any Trader Joe’s location (traderjoes.com for locations, info).
