http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/2011/01/31/20110131south-africa-sushi-on-models-criticized.html?source=nletter-entertainment
Politically incorrect.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Monticello Reserve Ale
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/27/2037724/jeffersons-monticello-makes-ale.html
I would like to try some but lightly hopped and contains corn makes me skeptical.
I would like to try some but lightly hopped and contains corn makes me skeptical.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
April Bloomfield
Thanks to Elizabeth for sending me this link.
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/11/22/101122fa_fact_collins
I would love to eat one of her burgers.
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/11/22/101122fa_fact_collins
I would love to eat one of her burgers.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Gonzo Imperial Porter
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/68/36342
I am a fan of porters in general, and this one in particular.
I am a fan of porters in general, and this one in particular.
Marketing Bourbon
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/21/dining/21tipsy.html?ref=dining
We need less hype and more bourbon.
We need less hype and more bourbon.
Noodles
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/26/dining/26noodles.html?pagewanted=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210
All of the noodle dishes sound delicious.
All of the noodle dishes sound delicious.
Bittman Says Goodbye, Sort Of
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/26/dining/26mini.html?pagewanted=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210
But look for him in blogs, op-ed pieces, and Sunday specials.
But look for him in blogs, op-ed pieces, and Sunday specials.
The John Dory Oyster Bar
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/26/dining/reviews/26rest.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210
If I ever stay at The Ace Hotel in New York City, I am going to have the toast slathered with anchovies.
If I ever stay at The Ace Hotel in New York City, I am going to have the toast slathered with anchovies.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Where's the Beef?
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/25/2032760/taco-bell-asked-wheres-the-beef.html
I am amazed bordering upon stupification that Taco Bell's beefy burritos contain less beef than people think.
I am amazed bordering upon stupification that Taco Bell's beefy burritos contain less beef than people think.
Foodways
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/25/books/25book.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha28
I will probably not read this book, but if I did, I would learn about a lot of things that I know very little about.
I will probably not read this book, but if I did, I would learn about a lot of things that I know very little about.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Healthier Oils
http://www.rodale.com/good-fats?page=0%2C0&cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_01_24-_-Top5-_-NA
Interesting information on coconut oil.
Interesting information on coconut oil.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Spootnik
http://www.barnonedrinks.com/drinks/by_ingredient/-/7-up-90.html
Spootnik = vodka + 7up
A Sputnik is a totally different drink.
Spootnik = vodka + 7up
A Sputnik is a totally different drink.
Bison
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/23/us/23buffalo.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha23
$25/pound is a little steep.
$25/pound is a little steep.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Cabbage Soup
http://www.seedtosaucepan.com/recipes/cabbage-soup-with-butternut-squash/
Interesting touch combining the cabbage with butternut squash.
Interesting touch combining the cabbage with butternut squash.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Slim Chiply
http://www.flintexpats.com/2008/03/slim-chipley-lives.html
I am not from Flint, Michigan but I remember Slim Chiply, and I can still sing the jingle.
I am not from Flint, Michigan but I remember Slim Chiply, and I can still sing the jingle.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wild Dog Coffee Stout
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/68/60958
From Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland.
I very much want to try this.
From Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland.
I very much want to try this.
Old World Breads
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-old-world-breads,0,3394568.story?track=ct-fooddrink-12011
I love ryes and pumpernickels.
I particularly liked the comparison to someone who loves a good IPA.
I love ryes and pumpernickels.
I particularly liked the comparison to someone who loves a good IPA.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Long Island Ice(d) Tea
http://www.loving-long-island.com/long-island-ice-tea-history-and-recipe.html
Some interesting questions about the origins.
And is it Ice Tea or Iced Tea? This article has it both ways.
Some interesting questions about the origins.
And is it Ice Tea or Iced Tea? This article has it both ways.
Williams Pear Brandy
http://www.clearcreekdistillery.com/pear.html
Very interesting, an American brandy that is actually distilled from fermented fruit.
Very interesting, an American brandy that is actually distilled from fermented fruit.
Tasting Armagnac
http://www.drinkfocus.com/articles/brandy/armagnac.php
"powerful alcohol esters can sting your nasal passages."
Ouch.
"powerful alcohol esters can sting your nasal passages."
Ouch.
Gooseberry Jam
http://www.visitmarshfieldwi.com/attractions/countryside.php
The Farmhouse Bakery etc. in Granton does not have its own web site.
Their Gooseberry Jam is one of the best jams I have ever tasted.
Unfortunately, they are a 4 hour drive from home and I do not remember where I bought the jar locally.
The Farmhouse Bakery etc. in Granton does not have its own web site.
Their Gooseberry Jam is one of the best jams I have ever tasted.
Unfortunately, they are a 4 hour drive from home and I do not remember where I bought the jar locally.
Mae West
http://cocktails.about.com/od/cocktailrecipes/r/mae_wst_cktl.htm
Now here is something I could do with cheap brandy.
Now here is something I could do with cheap brandy.
Bottled Water
http://www.rodale.com/bottled-water-industry?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_01_19-_-Top5-_-NA
Tough times for the bottled water industry.
Tough times for the bottled water industry.
Korbel Brandy
http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/ProductDetail.aspx?N=174+4294967049&ProductID=12443
Korbel VSOP Gold Reserve Brandy
In spite of the grandiose name, this is the kind of cheap brandy favored by Wisconsin brandy drinkers, infamous as consumers of vast per capita volumes of cheap alcohol.
Korbel VSOP Gold Reserve Brandy
In spite of the grandiose name, this is the kind of cheap brandy favored by Wisconsin brandy drinkers, infamous as consumers of vast per capita volumes of cheap alcohol.
Calvados
http://heavenlyspirits.jimdo.com/calvados.php
Will have to scout around to see if any is available locally.
Will have to scout around to see if any is available locally.
Lyon
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/19/dining/reviews/19rest.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha210
If I am ever in Greenwich Village, maybe I can stop in for a quick bite.
If I am ever in Greenwich Village, maybe I can stop in for a quick bite.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Armagnac
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/18/AR2011011802671.html?sid=ST2011011803988
I might have to demand that my liquor store special order some immediately.
I might have to demand that my liquor store special order some immediately.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Statins
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/health/2010/07/statins-may-not-help-healthy-people.html?EXTKEY=NE08N00H
Statins may not help healthy people?
But if one is healthy, maybe it does not matter.
Statins may not help healthy people?
But if one is healthy, maybe it does not matter.
Iron Age Beer
http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/68846/title/Reviving_the_taste_of_an_Iron_Age_beer
I would love to drink some.
I would love to drink some.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Rushing Waters
http://www.rushingwaters.net/index.html
Their smoked trout spread is excellent, as good as the (no longer available) Smoked Trout Mousse from the Brown Trout in Indian River, Michigan.
Their smoked trout spread is excellent, as good as the (no longer available) Smoked Trout Mousse from the Brown Trout in Indian River, Michigan.
Parsnips
http://www.rodale.com/parsnip-recipes?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_01_14-_-Top5-_-NA
I love parsnips and they are a good source of fiber.
I love parsnips and they are a good source of fiber.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Italian Craft Beers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-italian-beers,0,911215.story?track=ct-fooddrink-11311
Finding them might be a challenge but I want to try them all.
Finding them might be a challenge but I want to try them all.
Cod
http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=15844
Alaska cod (longline) is an eco-best fish, but when I go to the fish counter, how do I know where it really comes from?
Alaska cod (longline) is an eco-best fish, but when I go to the fish counter, how do I know where it really comes from?
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Homemade Chicken Stock
http://blogs.sendiksmarket.com/sendiks/2011-archives/blogs/fresh-frugal-fabulous/1223
I particularly like the idea of adding parsnips.
I particularly like the idea of adding parsnips.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Schreiner's Restaurant
http://www.fdlchowder.com/
We stopped in Fond du Lac for lunch on our way home from Oshkosh.
Chicken salad club sandwich, bowl of chili, banana cream pie.
All excellent.
Good service.
We stopped in Fond du Lac for lunch on our way home from Oshkosh.
Chicken salad club sandwich, bowl of chili, banana cream pie.
All excellent.
Good service.
Baltimore Bang
http://projects.washingtonpost.com/recipes/2011/01/14/baltimore-bang/
I would like to try one but since real apricot brandies are generally unavailable, what is one to do?
I would like to try one but since real apricot brandies are generally unavailable, what is one to do?
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Vegetarian Sources of Omega-3
http://www.suite101.com/content/vegetarian-omega3-sources-a50910
I have to eat more walnuts and olive oil.
I have to eat more walnuts and olive oil.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Apple Salsa
http://www.slacksjellyfarm.com/
Somewhere in our travels, we picked up a jar of Slack's Apple Salsa.
Very flavorful, made with Honeycrisp apples and jalapenos.
Excellent texture. I am tired of watery salsas. This salsa is thick and chunky.
Somewhere in our travels, we picked up a jar of Slack's Apple Salsa.
Very flavorful, made with Honeycrisp apples and jalapenos.
Excellent texture. I am tired of watery salsas. This salsa is thick and chunky.
Health Benefits of Chickpeas
http://www.everynutrient.com/healthbenefitsofchickpeas.html
I need to eat more chickpeas, at least until I develop gout.
I need to eat more chickpeas, at least until I develop gout.
Friday, January 7, 2011
The Kraken
Kraken Black Spiced Rum
http://www.bilgemunky.com/pirate-reviews/rum/kraken-black-spiced-rum/
Gushy review.
My own review is very smooth, very flavorful, and packs a real punch.
http://www.bilgemunky.com/pirate-reviews/rum/kraken-black-spiced-rum/
Gushy review.
My own review is very smooth, very flavorful, and packs a real punch.
Colorful potatoes
http://www.rodale.com/potato-nutrition?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_01_07-_-Top5-_-NA
New study published in the Journal of Nutrition.
New study published in the Journal of Nutrition.
Chromium-6
http://www.rodale.com/clean-drinking-water-0?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2011_01_07-_-Top5-_-NA
There is no evidence that bottled water is any better?
And we need chromium-3?
Too complicated.
There is no evidence that bottled water is any better?
And we need chromium-3?
Too complicated.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Mercury in tuna
http://www.greenerchoices.org/products.cfm?product=1101mercurytuna&pcat=food&EXTKEY=NG0S01101
But daily Alaskan salmon is OK.
But daily Alaskan salmon is OK.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Craft Distillers
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/22/dining/22Distill.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=a210
It ia an absolute thrill to see the rise of craft distillers across the nation.
It ia an absolute thrill to see the rise of craft distillers across the nation.
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