Kevin And Ursula Eat Cheap

Between Wal*Mart and listener submissions, we have one hell of a show for you. And by "hell of a show" we pretty much mean we've consigned ourselves to the deepest pits thereof.  Did you know that there were now SPAM meals? Or that bone marrow was a soup flavor? Or that you could make beef jerky out of soy? Neither did we, but upon finding out, there was no hope for us, because We Eat It, So You Don't Have To.

It started out simple enough, really. There was cheap food, and beer and cider, and somehow we ended up talking about Vaugner, and Vikings, and Opera, and things sorf of devolved from there. Nothing good can come of an episode where Kevin starts singing. Oh, and the comparisons to poop are back this week as well. We might think it's funnier than you do, but in any case, We Eat It, So You Don't Have To.

I have no idea what to write here this week. I mean, surely everyone listening is reading the blurbs and looking at the pretty picture, and if they aren't, they should be ashamed of themselves. I put a lot of work into dashing this description off every week and... Ahem.  In any case, there is canned herring and beer and frozen mac and cheese wedges. And bread bowls. And all kinds of other stuff, so I hope you enjoy it this week, when We Eat It, So You Don't Have To. 

There were three boxes waiting for us at the post office this week, so we did what anyone would do. We brough them home, opened them, and then ate some of the things from inside of them. We also had several chocolates, frozen stuffed cabbage, and explored the many uses of Sriracha Sauce in salvaging an instant meal.  We realize that a SANE person would have run screaming. When the men in white coats come for us, just point at the boxes piled in the pantry labeled "To KUEC," and tell them that We Ate It, So You Don't Have To.

We're back from Texas, the land that wants to kill Ursula. And we brought food with us -- scary foods that we're going to eat just for you. We think it might want to kill us too, and the only way to find out if it does or doesn't is to listen.  We also have an expensive pasta, several cheap pastas, and a few things sent in by listeners (hopefully you guys don't want to kill us).  We like living dangerously, so We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!

We're on the road yet again, so here's a short one to tide you over until next week. And look, a Digger fan sent us a letter with PRESENTS! We like presents.... See you next week, when We Eat it, So You Don't Have To!

With each of us having been across the country in one way or another in the last month, we were too tired to record last week. Truth be told, we probably needed the recovery time. But here we are again, with FOUR BOXES of fan donated foods to explore. It ranges from tasty to scary to downright confusing. I'm not sure if you love us or are waiting for one of us to actually die on-air. Either way, thank you all, and we will eat it, so you don't have to!

I've been on the road and Ursula is on the road, but never fear! We recorded this little tidbit for you before either of us left. We hope you enjoy it, because the awesome fan who made it possible has won a place in our hearts for her art - if not for the food she sent us. See you next week!

First up, Ursula gets drunk and a little belligerent. I'm not sure if that's because of the crappy foods, crappy cider, or the really, really good cider. In any case, Grover gets his chance to prove himself as a food spokes-monster, Archer Farms gets a chance at frozen pizza, and we try two types of boutique waters. And then we get to the microwave-able stuff….Yet again, we put our gastric systems on the line in our kitchen, where We Eat It, So You Don't Have To.

Kevin is sick. We suspect con crud. Or maybe it's the Martian Death Virus. In any case, a slightly abreviated episode of soup, soup, more soup and a pizza. Is eating ramen on the show getting back to our roots? I'm not really sure anymore. So once more into the breach, full of nasal decongestant and pain killers. Because even when we're sick as a dog, we'll eat it, so you don't have to.

In the first half of the show, Kevin eats a Thai pepper, the first pepper he's had in a few years. Ursula will describe for you the exact reaction. It hurt so good, though. Anyway, this episode also marks the first time we give a zero rating, the beagle drinks about a gallon of water (around the 53 minute mark), and Kevin is wasted by about the 45 minute mark. On the positive side of things, there are two really good foods in there, and the pear is wearing a Cthulhu hat. Sparing no pain receptor, once again We Eat It, So You Don't Have To.

The title refers to a pot pie. No really, a pot pie. You'd think that would be enough, but no, we also have some Indian food, a Pho, and canned squid. Seriously, canned squid. There is also a beagle interlude, a Shark Hat, a discussion of Duke Wellington's Meat, and a couple of listener emails just to round things out. So, another normal weekend in our kitchen, where We Eat It, So You Don't Have To.

Just so you know, we start swearing early in this one. I think it had something to do with the prices we saw on our recent trip to Fresh Market. We did pick up some new stuff there, so we'll talk about our finds, our gastro-intestinal tracts, and ask some distressing questions about hot dogs. Oh, and we review food too. All this and more because We Eat It, So You Don't Have To.

This week we answer many burning questions. Questions like "why is Ursula's copy of Organic Gardener sticky?" and "What happens to a stuffed pink camo turkey in Kevin and Ursula's house?" and "What happens when Kevin drinks 16.34% ABV stout?" and even "What happened when Ursula tried to sell her soul as a kid?'Somewhere in there, we eat a naanwich, hear another tale of Ursula's grandmother, and perhaps make a sophomoric joke about the episode number.Some days we get good food. This is one of them, so today we're happy to say "We Eat It, So You Don't Have To."

Straight up, this one is NOT KIDSAFE. We mentioned last week we would be on a plane today. And so we recorded this little tidbit after last week's show. We'll be back with the normal show next week. Enjoy!

Ursula caught the con crud and Kevin is leaving on a jet plane tomorrow, but that doesn't stop our intrepid heroes from eating things best left to the imagination. Marvel as they make Canned Corn Beef Hash live on the air! Gasp in astonishment as they plumb the depths of the freezer section! Cry out in horror as they eat pastas not even a dog will eat! All this and more, as once again, in their words "We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!"

We're at MagFest, so we recorded this one a few days in advance. Since I'm also writing this the night before, I can't tell you if we suffered on the drive up or not, but after the one thing... ...we also have an improv D&D hook session, mispronounce things (you've been warned), and do a lot of live cooking. Oh, and there might have been mushrooms, biscuits, and mulled wine in there as well. All in all, a nearly-normal Wednesday night at our house, where We Eat It, So You Don't Have To!

Happy New Year! This is the first episode of 2012, and boy, have we got some…things….to eat. We also have a new box from a listener and new mascots - both of which represent things we are all too familiar with, doing this show. You also get to witness a display of parenting (well, ok, it's more of a background noise), and learn about surprise cuttlefish. You have been warned. Once more into the breach, as we eat it so you don't have to!

Happy Holidays to everyone celebrating today! We'll talk about some of our family traditions, and read a greta letter from one of our listeners today, since we're off spending time with friends and family. Happy Holidays, and next week, We'll Eat it, So You Don't Have To!

We eat stuff. That's what's imporant, right? Some is good, and some is bad, and we'll tell you which is which in our opinion. Along the way, you get to hear a discussion of Peter Pan, complex instructions, Christmas, and lots of othert tidbits in between. And, yes, that includes purple glitter Jesus and lame wooden crocodiles. Truth be told, I think the eating is secondary this time. But it's there, so I can honstly say We Eat It, So You Don't Have To.