Category Archives: Food and health

Linkathon

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Smart stuff from Lloyd Fonveille about the Marlene Dietrich / Josef von Sternberg films. Some great pix too. Jill Duffy reviews the food at the Berlin and Kiev airports. These days, are there still many people who … Continue reading →

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Question Lady Question

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Question Lady

The Question Lady writes: What’s your preferred way to get some exercise?

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Thomas Keller’s Bouchon

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Is Vegas a better food town than New York or L.A.? Very well could be. Celebrity chefs have joints at virtually every hotel. Hell, the Palazzo and Venetian alone have two restaurants from Emeril, three places from Mario Batali, … Continue reading →

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Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I asked the bartender at a steakhouse where we ate recently what made this such a good Manhattan. “A few drops of Grenadine swirled in the shaker and then poured off,” she said. “Is that really all?” … Continue reading →

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Question Lady Question

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Question Lady

The Question Lady writes: Why do people think that breakfast is an essential meal? When I was a kid everyone said I had to eat breakfast or I’d 1) get fat, 2) be under-nourished, and 3) my sugar levels would … Continue reading →

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Question Lady Question

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Question Lady

The Question Lady writes: The Stanford study on the benefits of organic food has been all over the internet and tv today. What do you think about it? (Here’s an L. A. Times article about it.)

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Question Lady Question

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Question Lady

The Question Lady writes: What is the best Labor Day meal you ever had?

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Linkathon

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The Bank of England admits that its policies have benefited the rich and punished savers. More. I’m convinced that this says much about our era. Galz & guyz & fat: Mark Sisson offers a Primal/Paleo take on … Continue reading →

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Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: My search for the perfect cocktail continues. (And will continue, I hope, for as long as I live.) The Hendry’s Tonic is a first-class beauty from this chic restaurant in Solvang, CA: The restaurant describes its concoction … Continue reading →

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Put Down That Bacon

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Fenster

Fenster writes: My first post here and I am thinking about how and whether the site will cohere or whether it is likely to be pretty shaggy and wide-ranging.  I favor the latter. Still and all, it might be nice from … Continue reading →

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