Liquid Thanksgiving: Turkey in the Straw

Nancy · 11-09-2004, 06:11 PM

Liquid Thanksgiving: Turkey in the Straw

URL: http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...a_dc&printer=1

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Seconds, anyone?

After the startling success of its turkey and gravy-flavored soda during last year's U.S. holiday season, a Seattle soda company will be serving up green beans and casserole, mashed potatoes, fruitcake and cranberry flavors.

"Last year, the response to our Turkey and Gravy Soda was overwhelming, but we really didn't have side dishes to go with it," Peter van Stolk, chief executive of specialty soda maker Jones Soda Co., said on Monday.

The tan-colored turkey and gravy-flavored soda sold out last year in three hours after it was offered on the Web and later fetched prices over $100 on eBay Inc.

This year, Jones Soda is offering the turkey and gravy sodas as a set in 15,000 "holiday packs" for $16 each, complete with utensils.

Thanksgiving, a U.S. holiday which falls on the fourth Thursday of November, typically features a dinner with turkey, gravy and other condiments. "The average consumer doesn't have the time to prepare a full turkey meal," van Stolk quipped.

Particularly noteworthy on the menu is the green beans and casserole soda, van Stolk said, adding, "We're proud that we accented this dish with fried onions."

The pack was available nationwide at limited retail locations, including Target Corp. stores, beginning on Monday.

The new flavors are in addition to the company's traditional flavors: green apple, bubblegum and crushed melon.

***VamPyroX*** · 11-09-2004, 08:17 PM

I saw that on television recently. Damn! I can imagine the future. We're going out to dinner at TGIF and they hand me a menu. I order some ribs, a side of mashed potatos, a side of fries, a side salad, and a cheesecake. I also order a cup of soda. Moments later, they bring me five small cups. They also bring me additional cups in case I want to mix-n-match my meals. After I drink them all down, they bring me my last cup... my cheesecake!

11-09-2004, 09:06 PM

Oh, my. That means so many to drink and in so many different flavors, too.... *belch* I need Tums!!!! X_X

CatoCooper13 · 11-09-2004, 10:59 PM

I don't think that should be happening -- we need to appreciate food the way it is now..and learn to manage our time, etc.

11-09-2004, 06:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nancy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,291	Liquid Thanksgiving: Turkey in the Straw Liquid Thanksgiving: Turkey in the Straw URL: http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...a_dc&printer=1 SEATTLE (Reuters) - Seconds, anyone? After the startling success of its turkey and gravy-flavored soda during last year's U.S. holiday season, a Seattle soda company will be serving up green beans and casserole, mashed potatoes, fruitcake and cranberry flavors. "Last year, the response to our Turkey and Gravy Soda was overwhelming, but we really didn't have side dishes to go with it," Peter van Stolk, chief executive of specialty soda maker Jones Soda Co., said on Monday. The tan-colored turkey and gravy-flavored soda sold out last year in three hours after it was offered on the Web and later fetched prices over $100 on eBay Inc. This year, Jones Soda is offering the turkey and gravy sodas as a set in 15,000 "holiday packs" for $16 each, complete with utensils. Thanksgiving, a U.S. holiday which falls on the fourth Thursday of November, typically features a dinner with turkey, gravy and other condiments. "The average consumer doesn't have the time to prepare a full turkey meal," van Stolk quipped. Particularly noteworthy on the menu is the green beans and casserole soda, van Stolk said, adding, "We're proud that we accented this dish with fried onions." The pack was available nationwide at limited retail locations, including Target Corp. stores, beginning on Monday. The new flavors are in addition to the company's traditional flavors: green apple, bubblegum and crushed melon.

11-09-2004, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
*VamPyroX* bloody phreak from hell Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hell Posts: 25,819	I saw that on television recently. Damn! I can imagine the future. We're going out to dinner at TGIF and they hand me a menu. I order some ribs, a side of mashed potatos, a side of fries, a side salad, and a cheesecake. I also order a cup of soda. Moments later, they bring me five small cups. They also bring me additional cups in case I want to mix-n-match my meals. After I drink them all down, they bring me my last cup... my cheesecake! __________________ Check out my city... CLICK HERE! (If you already visited yesterday, visit again today!)

11-09-2004, 10:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
CatoCooper13 Am attached and in LOVE! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sonoma County, California Posts: 6,419	I don't think that should be happening -- we need to appreciate food the way it is now..and learn to manage our time, etc. __________________ Til I hold my bub in my arms.

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11-09-2004, 09:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Toonces Guest Posts: n/a	Oh, my. That means so many to drink and in so many different flavors, too.... belch I need Tums!!!! X_X