Tag Archives: Off The Plate

Off the Plate: Disturbing Hand Warmer

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

So, I don’t know why you’d need a heated mouse pad hand warmer. But if I was in the market for one, I certainly wouldn’t pick this one. Looks a little too much like another bear that’s known for, uh, … Continue reading →

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Off the Plate: Name that Fish!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by admin

Here’s a one time feature here on aPlateOfGrapes.com called Name that Fish. Ready? Here goes. Hint #1: It’s found in North America OK, that’s pretty broad. Hint #2: It has 7-8 dorsal spines. Figured it out yet? Hint #3: They … Continue reading →

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Off The Plate: New Universal Measurements

Posted on March 28, 2011 by admin

Remember when you were in elementary/middle/high school and your teachers told you you needed to learn the metric system because it would be replacing the American System (or English System) of measurement. They pointed to our speedometers, thermometers, and other … Continue reading →

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Off the Plate: Restaurant Review and… aftermath tips

Posted on March 11, 2011 by admin

So, I went to Buffalo Wild Wings for the first time yesterday. I did not, interestingly, go to the new one about five miles from my house. No, I went to the one a few states away while traveling on … Continue reading →

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Off the Plate: Hot Wheels Production Meeting

Posted on February 28, 2011 by admin

I’m sure you’ve wondered what it’s like to work on all the new designs at Hot Wheels. Well, here’s you’re glimpse into an actual pre-production meeting. Randall: “Good news! The latest designs and molds have been approved for production. That’s … Continue reading →

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