We had quite a backlog of breakfast foods, so it was time for mimosas and brunch! And what a brunch it was! Burritos, crust-less quiche, gluten free breakfast cereal, and chicken-fried steak biscuits are just some of the less than spectacular foods we have to eat today. Add into that tequila experiments, cucumber sodas, and lots of sausage, and you have this week's show when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Once upon a time, Kevin went to a Charity Auction, and came home with a box of mini-rum cakes. This week, we eat the first of those, and we'll get to the other two flavors in upcoming episodes. We also have beer, wine, strombolis, empenadas, a discussion of questionable greens, and sweets that could double as communion wafers. We even have a strange soda from somewhere in Asia (probably Japan) with the expected results. We don’t stop there, and even get into some so-called comforts food. All tha...
This week we celebrate the completion of a new Hamster Princess book by eating pre-packaged food and telling you about it! Sadly, there is not much celebrating, because the foods this week are all over the map. We have confections from Saudi Arabia, pasta in cheese sauce in a pouch from the local store, frozen chicken wings, and beer from Chicago. Along the way we will also explore the latest in chip flavor, some new popcorn brands, and (thankfully) high-end chocolate. All that, and more, when W...
Did you know you can buy 60-ish cups of survivalist coffee on Amazon for $9 US? Neither did we! So this week we'll be trying an instant coffee made for long-term storage. There is also frozen stromboli, discontinued chorizo puffs, and heat-stabilized curry. We also have beer, wine, more frozen things, freeze dried mango and all kinds of things, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
We're back from Texas, and have so many things to eat is is a crime. A crime against our metabolisms, a crime against good taste, and in at least once case, a potential crime against humanity. Along with a healthy dose of dried squid, kale, and limited edition potato chips, we have beer, wine, tequilla, and even more, this week when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
We're back (briefly)! Kevin's mouth has gotten the "all clear" from his periodontist, so we are delving into all the crunchy things we can! Organic Doritos? You bet! Limited Edition Tim-Tams? Absolutely! Asian beef jerky? Sure, why not! New flavors of Triscuits? Why shouldn't we?!? Of course, there is also beer, soju, whiskey, and cider. The dogs make an appearance, as does the ever-present teenager who still does not have the sense to say "no" when asked to try something. You have all been pati...
So Kevin went to his periodontist this week, and had his stitches out. This means that he can eat more that liquids, and so Ursula lets him choose what to have based on what he can eat. So there are a LOT of soft foods, like bean pasta, macaroni and cheese, and baked beans. There is also beer, wine, tea drink, packages from our friends, and at least one item that is pink. All that and a whole lot more when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
For a third time, Kevin has been in for dental surgery, so we are doing a short(er) interlude episode while his mouth heals. But he can still drink, we can talk for a bit, and discuss the state of liquid-only foods. Which is kind of important right now, as you might imagine. Anyway, there is also wine, yogurt, protests, and a whole lot more when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
We're back from Arisia and mostly healed up, so it's time to eat bad food and drink heavily. Your only warning is that this was recorded on Jan 28, 2017, and we are flaming liberals, so there are a lot of opinions this week. Loud, drunken, swear-y opinions. There are also frozen foods, lots of chocolate, and chips of all kinds, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
This week, we have a special treat - KUEC recorded LIVE at Arisia 2017! This is a dream come true for Kevin, and despite a technical glitch or two, a lot of fun. We want to thank everyone who came out, everyone who brought "tributes," and the Arisia staff who made it all possible. This one is PURELY for the fans, and we hope you like it, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
2017 is here! And for the first episode of 2017, we have the last episode recorded in 2016 - that is, New Year's Eve 2016. And what a treat we have, a box of "goodies" from Greece! Revel at the mysteries uncovered! OK, they are only mysteries because we don't read modern Greek, but we do our best to figure it out based on the pictures. And in the less mysterious, a box from SofaWolf, with all kinds of tasty things in it. And not-so-tasty things, because it is KUEC, after all. So greetings, 2017 ...
It is the holiday season, and didn't want to punish our systems with a full meal, so we're drinking chocolate and reading some of your letters. Have a Happy Holiday for whatever Holiday you may or may not celebrate, and we'll be back next week, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Do other people wander through their bulk retailers, big-box stores, and groceries looking at every little thing just to yell "For Science!" when they discover something new and different? Do other people grab that bag of fig pops going "well, someone has to do it?" Are we the only people who are both thrilled and terrified when fans send us boxes? This past week has seen all of the above, and the results are...interesting. In addition to that, there is a discussion of survivalists, not to menti...
We are sad to announce that KUEC is no longer recorded in front of a live kitchen beagle. This week, we remember the life of Gir the Beagle, and drink to his honor. There is also the usual run of foods, including a thing that should not be (hint: it has kale), a thing that should be, and a thing that we might kill for to have again. That last bit might be the alcohol talking, but you can find out what it is, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To.
This week, we roll through a plethora of interesting odds and ends from the Mexican markets in Arizona. We also ask important questions like : what does a sweet and sour salted plum taste like? Is coconut candy any different in Mexico than it is here? Do we really need to eat Hot Liquid Candy? We will answer these questions, while asking a whole lot more, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Oh glorious day, one of our lovely listeners unleashed an army of minions to find a Paqui Tortilla Carolina Reaper Madness Chip, single serve in a little red coffin box. There is also a selection of honey from around the world, more things Canadian, noodles, donut holes, and even pumpkin spice latte from the K-Cup machine. But no one cares about that. The important question is : will this be the Carolina Reaper product that finally brings Kevin his doom? Find out this week, when We Eat It, So Yo...
Since it has been a rough week for everyone, and Kevin is off to WindyCon, here is a short interlude to get you through the weekend. We'll be back next week, and until then, remember : We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
As you can see from the photo this week, there is a ton of things for us to eat. Which is a good thing, as we have our friend Natalie visiting from Montreal, and we will need the extra foods. We also make a Finish infused liquor as part of the show,discuss the US election, and drink heavily. Frankly, we are drinking heavily any time the subject of the US Election comes up, in the hopes that our livers are ready for Election night itself. And if the worst happens, well, at least we won't feel it....
We're back (sort of) now that Kevin's mouth is healing from the second (of three, we hope) oral surgeries. While he can't eat most things, we can read your letters, drink some beers, and try out some easy-to-chew things to tide you over until we get the "all clear" from his periodontist. There is also discussion of a possible new hound, why we need another hound, and the patience of a one-eyed cat. All that, and more, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
We have a ton of jerky to review, so we figured we would combine it with the new whisky arrivals this week. For the record, these do not pair well together, so we have some other stuff too. But mostly it is jerky and whisky. Which isn't a bad thing for the most part. There are also appearances by the beagle, the hound, the cats, and foods we regret eating when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
After a trip to Minnesota, a book appearance, and some down time, we are once more putting things into our bodies that may be best left on store shelves. We have things from not one, but TWO different Canadians! We have at least one package with no English at all on it! And we have the usual mixture of sweets, savories, horrors, and alcohol to help us through the recording. All that, and even more, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
On the Thursday before Ursula's departure for the Decatur Book Festival, we figured we should open open up this box we received from Canada. Inside there were things we had never seen before. Meat products with a logo that will garner protests. Instant foods that are the same as, but different from foods we get here in the US. And then there are the sweets... Alongside, we talk about cults, massacres, and gets visits from the beagle and the hound, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!...
We're back from Ireland! You will hear tales of our adventures, listen as we taste fine whiskey, and enjoy our pain as we try even yet still more pre-packaged, easy-to-prepare foods! And yes, there are cats, dogs, and even some history this week, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
We are on our way to Ireland! And so, in order to avoid having what we are starting to call "KUEC stomach" on the airplane, we've got a short (for us) episode where we try four new potato chip flavors. And some alcohol to wash it down because...well, we're eating four new potato chip flavors. All that and more, When We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
Hi all! Sorry about the recent absence, but there has been good reason, and we'll spend this episode telling you all about it, when We Eat It, so You Don't Have To!
We're back from Anthrocon, and who should arrive on our doorstep this week, than the chairman himself, Uncle Kage! He has come bearing gifts in the form of Sake and ShoChu, which we pair with Velveeta Chipotle Mac & Cheese, Hot Pockets, pastry puffs, and w hole range of things found on our travels. Be warned, this one is not for the faint of heart, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To! (Also of note - there is a glitch towards the end, due to a disk issue on the recording machine, so expect ...
Have we got a liver-straining show this week! Friend of the show Petrov sent us a selection of Estonian liquors, and we feel it is our duty to taste them all! Honey liquor, Herbert Herbal Liquor, Vanilla Liquor, and 80% (160 proof) Vodka! We'll have it straight and mixed in coffee or tea, as appropriate. We also have a selection of new foods to try, but it all sort of blurs together when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
This week, we have a margarita mixer, which means we break out the tequila, which leads to drunken geekery. We also have the biggest frozen pizza we've found to date, beer, mac & cheese, and lots and lots of chocolate. We even have duck fat caramels. Yes, you read that correctly : DUCK. FAT. CARAMELS. This is not a drill folks, this week when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
We have returned from ConCarolinas with stories and new foods. Ursula and friend of the show Brooke visited a Beef Jerky Outlet this past weekend, and we'll start going through their finds. Also, friend of the show Medusa's Mirror brought us a "gift bag" full of interesting foods and good beer. Thank goodness for the good beer. So sit back, relax, and forget about everything else while We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
What is the best way to celebrate a birthday? Recording a KUEC, of course! OK, that is not the BEST way to do it, but after a day of laptop bag hunting - including a visit to the evil retail empire - we needed to drink anyway, so we broke out the beer and wine, pulled out chips, dips, and frozen pigs in a blanket, and hit "Record." Why? Because We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!
