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By Bob Finn and Chris Rattey, Boston.com Staff
Did you say pass the mashed potato and butter soda?
Last year at this time, a company by the name of Jones Soda introduced a head-scratching -- and wildly popular -- carbonated drink called Turkey & Gravy Soda. How do you top that? How about an entire meal of holiday goodness jammed into five 12-ounce bottles?
When we read about the additions of cranberry, mashed potato and butter, green bean casserole, and fruitcake flavors, it was time to put the sodas to the taste test. So we found a pair of volunteers (some might call them victims) to help judge the taste and texture of these bizarre beverages. Meet our expert and our every day consumer, then enjoy the carbonated holiday gallery. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
Did you say pass the mashed potato and butter soda?
Last year at this time, a company by the name of Jones Soda introduced a head-scratching -- and wildly popular -- carbonated drink called Turkey & Gravy Soda. How do you top that? How about an entire meal of holiday goodness jammed into five 12-ounce bottles?
When we read about the additions of cranberry, mashed potato and butter, green bean casserole, and fruitcake flavors, it was time to put the sodas to the taste test. So we found a pair of volunteers (some might call them victims) to help judge the taste and texture of these bizarre beverages. Meet our expert and our every day consumer, then enjoy the carbonated holiday gallery. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
Taste test gallery: Carbonated holiday feast
Occupation: Executive Chef, Smith & Wollensky at the Castle, 101 Arlington St., Boston.
Personal: LoSurdo and his 16 years of experience in the food industry started at Smith & Wollensky in June of 2004, before the national steak house opened its Boston doors in September. He earned his Professional Chef's Degree at Cambridge School of Culinary Arts in 1993. Favorite food: Steak Favorite part of Thanksgiving: "The turkey and the stuffing. And the gravy." |
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Occupation: Ad Operations Coordinator, Boston.com
Personal: Sullivan, 24, graduated from Boston College in 2002 with a degree in Sociology. She lives in Boston. Sullivan says she was a picky eater as a kid, but has become more adventurous. Not a fan of peas or green beans. "Everything green I stay away from." Favorite food: Grilled cheese Favorite part of Thanksgiving: "The day after, left-over turkey sandwiches. I'm a big fan of turkey and gravy." |
Taste test gallery: Carbonated holiday feast
