This time it’s not a message. It’s the spambot’s name: Catshit Coffee Provider In Singapore. As a non-coffee drinker, I thought this was some sort of joke. But it turns out that it’s not: New York’s crappiest cup of coffee … Continue reading →
…in the list of the world’s fattest developed nations. Quick—without reading the article, what are the others? I would not have had a clue. I’m not even sure what I would have guessed—maybe Samoa (or is that considered a “developed” … Continue reading →
First, the all-important deviled eggs question: do you use pickle relish in them, like it says here? Mash yolks with mayonnaise. Add relish, mustard, salt, and pepper; stir well. And if you do add the relish, are you from the … Continue reading →
Saw a link to this at Ace’s: It’s a simple concept, but one that many people could use. The Kitchen Safe measures 6 x 6 x 6.5 in. (15.2 x 15.2 x 16.5 cm), which is large enough to fit … Continue reading →
Evidence? Gazan Palestinians hunger after some KFC, and plucky entrepreneurs are engaged in satisfying their cravings by smuggling it in from Egypt: “It has been a dream, and this company has made my dream come true,” says Mr. Shororo, an … Continue reading →
…to be an April Fools joke, or an Onion article. But I think I’ll take a raincheck on it anyway. I kinda like the disparate elements, although I rarely let myself indulge in those particular vices. But the combo? Gag … Continue reading →
I’ve read about a thousand articles on how to boil eggs. Here’s another—in honor, of course, of Easter, which is tomorrow. I’ve even written about hard-boiled eggs before (boy, I’ve been blogging a long time), especially the problem with peeling … Continue reading →
I’ve written before about my weird beverage preferences. I’m not a picky eater, but I’m an extraordinarily picky drinker. Basically, I like two things: water and club soda. That makes me very strange indeed, but only about beverages. However, it … Continue reading →
[NOTE: Here I am, venturing again into the dangerous topic of dieting. I guess I just can’t resist temptation.] I seem to recall that quite a few of you swear by the paleo diet, but I cannot imagine treating food … Continue reading →
…of the Twinkie. I never, never ever, cared for the things, so I don’t have a dog in this race. But some of you may care very, very much.
Continue reading →…than to ever ever ever post another thread that has anything whatsoever to do with dieting. But I guess I just lack willpower :-), because I couldn’t resist this news [emphasis mine]: Gwyneth Paltrow’s new cookery book will be based … Continue reading →
…has been banned. At least for now: Judge Tingling determined that Mr. Bloomberg exceeded his authority by sidestepping the City Council and placing the issue before the city’s Board of Health, a panel whose members were each appointed by the … Continue reading →