…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 →
New York’s Mayor Bloomberg on his favorite government topic, weight control: If you eat less than 2,000 calories you’ll lose weight,” the mayor said on his weekly WOR radio show today. “If you eat more than 2,000 calories, you’ll gain … Continue reading →
…back in the 1950s, according to food writer Ruth Clark, a specialist in the food of that era. Well, I must say that I don’t remember that, although I do recall that ketchup was considered to be an almost universal … Continue reading →
…is going the way of the dodo: Increasing apathy, particularly from younger patrons, has driven traditional Jewish delicatessens from their mid-century pinnacle. The decline seems to be accelerating partly because of health concerns over the schmaltz-spread fare and partly because … Continue reading →
Those who have never been on a diet will wonder what this crazy woman is talking about. Those who have—well, you know who you are:
Continue reading →To all my ever-loving readers: Did you receive anything? Did you give those you love anything? Do you consider this day just an excuse for the greeting card, chocolate, and flower industries to coax us in a rather unsubtle way … Continue reading →