Category Archives: Food and health

A Frog’s Life

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Fenster

Fenster writes: At first it all seemed to be images, not even a me. Then things got clearer and I sensed I was here. But it wasn’t just me after all.  There were a few others too! In fact the … Continue reading →

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Moody Street Update: All About the Fat

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I wrote here of a walk down Moody Street in Waltham, Massachusetts.  It was just before Christmas in 2013 and early in the evening, when it was already quite dark, and the life of the place was to … Continue reading →

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Australian Hot Chocolate, Five Ways

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: There might be more obvious candidates for the title of quintessentially Australian drink. VB, Penfold’s Grange, Bundy,  Sullivan’s Cove. But it cannot be denied that hot chocolate is big business here. Not “cocoa”, either, but real, serious, … Continue reading →

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A Good Nonstick Pan

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Over the years, my wife, an excellent home cook, has been unhappy with the nonstick pans she’s tried. They don’t distribute the heat effectively; they don’t impart any flavor; the surface loses its effectiveness in just a few … Continue reading →

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Cocktails Du Jour

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: “Cherry Coconut Blazer” (coconut-infused whiskey, cherry-infused cognac, chocolate liqueur and chocolate bitters, flambéed in situ and garnished with nutmeg before serving, still warm) and “Ryan Gosling Flip” (Gosling’s rum, sherry, chocolate liqueur, banana bread syrup, black walnut … Continue reading →

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Summer Drinks 1: Cold-brewed Coffee

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Cold-brewed coffee — often referred to by fans, stores and baristas simply as “cold brew” — seems to be everywhere these days. It’s certainly gaining rapidly in popularity. It’s featured at most upscale coffee bars and cafes, at least … Continue reading →

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Taste Thrill Du Jour

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: After lunch in Chinatown at this good place, Blowhard Esq. and I couldn’t resist sampling a specialty flavor at The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factor nearby: Durian ice cream! “Is it really popular?” I asked the woman behind the … Continue reading →

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Cocktail Du Jour

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The Good Old Boy from The Wren in the Bowery. Bacon infused Jim Beam bourbon, tomato juice, HP sauce, brown sugar, and smoked salt served with a slice of thick cut bacon and lemon wedge. Earthy and smoky but … Continue reading →

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Summer Begins Upstate

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Fenster

Fenster writes: For $3.99 you can get a Ben and Jerry’s small cone in your typical metropolitan area. Now I would not necessarily make a special trip, but if you happen to be in the twin-“city” area of Cato/Meridian New … Continue reading →

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Recipe Du Jour: Puerto Rican Pernil

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In response to a reddit post asking for recipes for cheap meals, user electric_sandwich produced one of the best reddit comments I’ve ever read: Take a lesson from the Puerto Ricans. Millions of us have managed to survive … Continue reading →

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