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by Liza

WaaaaaWaaaaa I’m hung-over!

Last weekend on my trip to the Jersey Shore (which involved hangovers) I discovered my FAVORITE place in the whole wide world: Wawa. Where do I even begin to explain this convenience store!

The people that create the food items available at Wawa must have read my mind when they decided on selling a plastic cup full of pepperoni and cubes of Colby cheese.
DE-LISH! That combination of salty meat and creamy cheese has always been a favorite hung-over snack of mine. (Note: Do not take this item to the beach or it will melt into something crazy and almost inedible.)

To fix your dehydration, Wawa boasts a machine that dispenses perfectly creamed and sweetened iced coffee — you can get your caffeine fix without even waiting in line! AND they have a milkshake machine where all you do is push a button! (Picking the chocolate shake is an absolutely smart move.) I suggest filling your cup with either of these treats right when you get inside so you can drink up (and then refill) while you explore this divine place and its plethora of snacks.

Here’s a trivia question (yes, I’m this obsessed): Why is it called Wawa?
The answer after the jump!

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Editor’s Note: As stated in our cheating section, we here at endless simmer know we can be a little snobby. In fact, that’s kind of the point. But we also know not everyone wants to sit at home all day inventing white wine reductions and learning the difference between a scallion and a shallot. Not everyone has that much free time. Some of you may even have jobs. Yes, double-marinated, indirectly grilled, rosemary-infused lamb kebabs are exciting, but you know what? So are Extreme Nacho Cheese Doritos. So in the spirit of our more primal food urges, please welcome ES’ newest contributor: Liza.

Liza’s expertise is in cooking for busy moms, stoned teenagers, and perhaps most relevant to the day after a national party, hungover people.

Even though scientists can’t seem to find a cure for the common hangover (besides not drinking), I truly believe that I finally have found one by using the most under-appreciated cooking device in the kitchen: the microwave. I promise, in mere minutes you can have the most satisfying meal your post-4th of July hungover mind can imagine.

Now, throw all of your judgements out the window and get ready to make some PACKAGED NOODLES. Some may call them “pasta sides,” but trust me, you will want the entire package to yourself. Research suggests that eating a carbohydrate early on in the day can make you feel less hungover.

For those of you who don’t regularly buy packaged noodles, they are usually located in the soup aisle, although a considerate grocer will often have a “packaged dinner” aisle.

Pick the flavor you think sounds the best – they have creamy chicken, teriyaki and so many more – my personal favorite is the fettucini alfredo. And for health nuts, they also make a great whole grain alternative.

Liza’s must-read directions after the jump.