Joe Hoeffner

New York

Writer at The Takeout

Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Do Bitters Stay Good Forever After Being Opened?

5 days ago | thetakeout.com | Joe Hoeffner

Every now and then, you'll read something about food that has been preserved for a very long time. You might have heard of honey excavated from an Egyptian tomb that is still perfectly safe to eat or seen a video of somebody eating an MRE from World War II without suffering any ill effects. Maybe you're wondering what else could last forever.
Baskin-Robbins Has Way More Than 31 Flavors

6 days ago | thetakeout.com | Joe Hoeffner

How many flavors does Baskin-Robbins have? That's a slam-dunk trivia question if ever there was one, right? It's right there in the logo, hiding in plain sight: 31 flavors. Sure, that was probably a much more impressive number back when Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins opened up shop together back in 1953, but it's part of the brand identity at this point. Well, it may surprise you to know that those 31 flavors are only part of the story.
Avoid This One Canned Meat - It's A Disaster In More Ways Than One

1 week ago | thetakeout.com | Joe Hoeffner

Canned meat isn't quite as popular as it once was. Now that we can preserve fresh meat pretty effectively, we don't necessarily need the preservative-packed likes of Spam or Vienna sausages anymore. But that doesn't mean they aren't delicious every now and then, whether eaten on their own or on a sandwich. Just try to avoid one particular canned meat: Deviled ham, which (in our opinion, anyway) simply isn't worth it. What is deviled ham?
Here's What You Need To Make A Sunday Roast Like The Brits

1 week ago | thetakeout.com | Joe Hoeffner

I spent close to a year living in the United Kingdom — specifically Scotland — to get a master's degree, and whenever I talked to people back home about it they would always ask me "How's the food?" in much the same way you might ask someone who's eating a spider, "How's the spider?" I guess they wanted me to tell them horror stories about haggis or beans on toast, but I would always disappoint them.
Whatever Happened To Frozen Orange Juice?

1 week ago | thetakeout.com | Joe Hoeffner

When you close your eyes and imagine the perfect breakfast, what are you drinking? A lot of you will probably say coffee or tea, but for those of you, Mormon or otherwise, who would rather not have hot drinks, you might just be imagining a tall, cold glass of orange juice.
The Best Beer To Pick For Your First Homebrew Batch

1 week ago | thetakeout.com | Joe Hoeffner

Maybe you've never given much thought to brewing your own beer at home. After all, you can go right to the store and buy a twelve-pack whenever you want. The good people at Anheuser-Busch have a lot more practice making beer than you do. But there's more to life than simple convenience.
Why Bartenders Hate Making This Classic Cocktail

1 week ago | thetakeout.com | Joe Hoeffner

Bartenders are only human. They will, of course, endeavor to please their customers and make whatever cocktail they desire (within reason). But for every drink that only requires a tap or a bottle opener, there are other drinks bartenders truly dread making. One of those drinks is the Ramos Gin Fizz, a New Orleans favorite and a bartender's, well, least favorite. It has an interesting flavor, to be sure.
The Centuries-Old Distillery That Makes Costco's Kirkland Signature Bourbon - The Takeout

1 week ago | thetakeout.com | Joe Hoeffner

Kirkland Signature, as you may know, is Costco's private label brand. That means whatever's being sold under that label is received directly from the source. These store-brand products are often made by well-known brands just under a different brand name. For Costco's vanilla ice cream, it's a creamery in California. For Costco's maple syrup, it's several different companies from Quebec, Canada.
The State That Sells And Grows The Most Popcorn In The US

1 week ago | thetakeout.com | Joe Hoeffner

It's one of the oldest snacks in history, dating back thousands of years. In fact, it's believed that one of the first uses for corn was popping. Back in the Colonial era, popcorn was often eaten with sugar and milk like cereal. Today, it's a perfect concession to enjoy with a movie, as Tom Cruise can attest to with each enormous fistful of kernels he eats. But what state produces the most popcorn?
The State That Sells And Grows The Most Popcorn In The US

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Joe Hoeffner

It's one of the oldest snacks in history, dating back thousands of years. In fact, it's believed that one of the first uses for corn was popping. Back in the Colonial era, popcorn was often eaten with sugar and milk like cereal. Today, it's a perfect concession to enjoy with a movie, as Tom Cruise can attest to with each enormous fistful of kernels he eats. But what state produces the most popcorn?