Remember the Planets With the Help of Nachos

Story suggestion by: Shara M. Email us a story. Last year, scientists totally pulled a "my bad" and reneged on their previous statement that Pluto is a full-fledged planet. Pluto has now been demoted to a "dwarf planet." No really...I'm serious. That's like the astronomical term and everything! With that logic, does that mean dwarf people aren't full-fledged people? Well...according to scientist, probably so. Discrimination aside, kids across the land must find a new way to learn the order of planets. Growing up it was: My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas. Obviously, that will no longer work. Fortunately, there's a new phrase to help us remember the order of the planets.

[SOURCE: Rock n' Learn]

Go Beyond the Cheese

Interested in reading more than just about cheese? You don't say! That's funny, because I'm interested in writing about more than just cheese! Don't get me wrong, I love nacho cheese. Honestly, I do. And I will continue to write about nacho cheese when I find a story. However, it's getting harder and harder to find nacho cheese related stories. So... I've begun the next chapter in my blogging adventure (www.tonightwemakesoap.com). And this time I'm focusing on soap. Well...not exactly. What I'm planning to do is find all the fatty bits around the Internet and offer my unique commentary. So join me, because: Tonight We Make Soap!

Nacho Car Could in Fact Be

Story suggestion by: Dave M. Email us a story.

A reader recently sent in this picture. When we first looked at the photo, we wondered why anyone would send a picture of a car for sale. After all, the site is ILoveNachoCheese.com, not ILoveUsedCars.com. Then we noticed that "I'HEART'NACHO" was the vanity plate!

As the story goes, Dave was finishing up a morning round of golf when he spotted this car in the parking lot. Instinctively, he whipped out his cell phone and snapped a picture for us. So if any of our San Jose, California nacho loving readers are in the market for a red BMW, you may want to give (408) 272-7678 a ring. And be sure to tell the owner you found out about the car on ILoveNachoCheese.com!

What Could Have Made Cinco de Mayo Better?

It's been 10 days since Cindo de Mayo and I can't help but reflect on that days events.  The day was filled with laughter, beer, friends, and of course, nachos.  But what could I have done better?  What could have enhanced my overall Cinco de Mayo experience?

The answer rests in the Heated Nacho Tray.  Gizmodo.com tempted me to with this powered nacho accessory, yet I still didn't buy one. 

I must have had a momentary lapse of intelligence.  What could be better than having beer after beer, all the while knowing the my nacho cheese would be kept at a perfectly delicious temperature?

So check it out, the Heated Nacho Tray is a winner in my book and is a must-have accessory for every nacho lover.

Who in the Hell Are These "Nacho Cheese" Guys?

We introduced the nacho loving community to the inventor of the Microwaveable Nacho Box, we interviewed the creator of "Nacho Blasters," and we're preparing to have a one-on-one with the man behind the song It's Nacho Love (That I Need).

But who are we?

Some may have learned a bit about us from the Mercury News article, some may have heard our interview on KGO Radio, others may have even met us at the Alice @ 97.3 Cinco de Mayo Broadcast. Now you can learn a little more about the three guys who created ILoveNachoCheese.com. You can even sign up for our Twitters where we write about more than just nacho cheese. What a concept!

So hop on over to our new About Us page and learn more... about... us... or something.

Nachos no Good in Nashville

Sports fans in Nashville may want to think twice before purchasing nachos at the Nashville Arena concession stand. After four years of health inspections, unsafe food and a rodent problems were revealed that the Health Department called “critical violations.” In addition to 22 cases of mouse droppings in concession stands, since 2003, inspectors found out that 15 pounds of nacho cheese had to be thrown out because they were stored at the wrong temperature.

“Lack of good time-temperature controls is the leading cause of food-borne illnesses in this country,” said Jerry Rowland of the Metro Health Department.

There were also 21 cases of mold found growing inside ice machines and four sightings of fruit flies. Twice in four years, the Health Department suspended permits for two vendors and told them to cease operations immediately. Arena General Manager Hugh Lombardi said the violations shouldn't keep fans from eating there.

"I don't think that's alarming,” he said.

We say, "Really, Hugh? ... really?"

In Hugh's defense, the Health Department returned to the arena on March 29 to reinspect nine vendors and some of those vendors had prior violations of rodents. Health inspectors said they found no signs of mice in those nine reinspections.

[SOURCE: Channel 4 WSMV Nashville]

Nachos Please... Hold the Cheese

Review written by: Eric L. Email us a story.

Eric is proving to be a true ILoveNachoCheese.com Superfan. First he sends us "It's Nacho Love (That I Need)" - an original song he wrote just for the site - now he's written a review of some nachos he ate during a recent business trip! It's honest, humorous, informative, and well written. He even took a picture.

Nice work, Eric. Nice work, indeed.

Click here to read the entire review.

We Heart Taco Licking

Sarah and No Name from Alice @ 97.3 generously invited us to their Cinco de Mayo (Thizzo de Mayo) broadcast to judge their "Battle of the Bay Taco Licking Contest." And although nacho cheese wasn't involved, we graciously accepted the challenge.

The contest consisted of two teams of three: The North Bay vs. The East Bay. It was a hardfought battle, but after all the tongues were tired and all the tacos were licked, the North Bay team was crowned the victors.

Overall, the entire event was great to be part of. Hooman was sporting an ILoveNachoCheese.com shirt, we got to hang out with the morning crew again, and we were able to meet some interesting loyal listeners. Even recently engaged Andrew "The Bachelor" Firestone showed up to drink and be merry!

Click here to see pictures from the event.

¡Happy Cinco-de-Mayo!

Cinco-de-Mayo is almost upon us. To prepare everyone to get into the mood, we're posting a link to a funky little Cinco-de-Mayo tune called "That's Nacho Cheese." So cut a wedge of lime, pour a shot of Jose Cuervo (that's the Tequila the song recommends...not us.), lick some salt, and crank your speakers.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Inside the Mind of a Nacho Cheese Hero

Earlier this month, Dane Boedigheimer of Gagfilms.com sent us a custom commercial titled "The Nacho Newsreel" that he produced specifically for us. But before The Nacho Newsreel, he created "Nacho Blasters," a hilarious breakfast cereal commerciall spoof.

We wanted to find out more about this nacho cheese champion and find out what makes him tick and the inspiration behind these notable nacho cheese flicks.

To read the interview, click here.

Phone Hack Using Nacho Cheese

Story suggestion by: Greg L. Email us a story.

A reader recently sent in a link to a video that demonstrates nacho cheese being used to hack a cell phone. The video offers step-by-step instructions on how to modify any cell phone to receive police transmissions.

We haven't tested the procedure ourselves in our Nacho Cheese Test Lab, but we have a sneaking suspision that it would probably fail. Watch the video and see for yourself.