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Spicing Up A Bland Biography - Menya Sandaime

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North Jersey has its share of great Ramen restaurants but my favorite has to be Menya Sandaime. Their ramen broth is so flavorful and rich that I'm drooling just writing about it. Don't get me started on their noodles... the perfect balance of firm and chewy. Even their bowls are beautiful and would fit better in a museum than a restaurant. Now if only their About Us page was crafted as well as their ramen.... The grammar, spelling, and overall flow of writing is odd and seems hastily written. I shivered while reading it and felt it was my duty to salvage the honor of my favorite ramen place. See the results below! You'll see that I fixed the grammatical errors and switched words around to heighten the impact of each phrase.  For example: I emphasized their motto by separating it from the rest of the paragraph. I bolded it to capture the reader's attention. Next, I simply changed up the order of the motto. Having 'Quality is our R...

Too Much PEP In Their Step? - Edible.com's Over-the-Top Mission Statement

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I recently saw an ad for edible.com's Mother's Day Sale. It was quirky and fun so I decided to check their website out. BOOM! I was instantly hit with bright variations of pink and purple, as if the site was designed by Elle Woods from Legally Blonde. I can't hate the design choice because the color scheme did its job of getting my attention and putting me in a heightened state of awareness. I then went to their 'About Us' section to learn more about the company and their mission. Only this well-known meme can truly describe my reaction to the page's writing style: Just take a look at this scrambled mess of pom-poms and unicorn kisses: Three Little Words, One Great Big Mission Our mission is simply  To WOW You! ® When it comes to a WOW, we think you know one when you see it. We’d love to tell you more about what our mission means to us: how we spend years developing our unique and inventive fresh fruit concepts, how we require that every pie...

The Best Spicy Snack - Andy Capp's Hot Fries

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I love Andy Capp's Hot Fries. So much so that I eat at least one bag per week. But... Their Amazon product description doesn't do it justice! Take a look below:  "Andy Capp's fries look like french fries, but crunch like chips. These unique alternatives to regular potato chips pack a powerful flavor punch in every crunch." Taste the oven baked crunch of Andy Capp Fries. Andy Capp's Hot Fries look like french fries but crunch like crispy chips. They are hot but not too hot and the heat begins building in your throat after a few fries. The subtle hint of mustard and tomato makes them irresistible. Do these words make you want to rush out and buy this delicious snack? No. So let's make prospects desire and crave Hot Fries! Updated Product Description Let's emphasize Hot Fries as a tasty alternative to potato chips. Don't forget to make the phrase short and memorable. "Crunchier than chips. A flavor punch...