I can’t stand them, but…
…diet drinks are more inclined to lead to diabetes??? My goodness! Counter-intuitive fact of the day.
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One more reason to buy a Sodastream
I got a Sodastream as a present a couple of years ago. It was a great gift. Everybody who knows me knows I drink a lot of plain club soda. This gadget allows you to make your own (and not … Continue reading →
Crickets. Not chirping.
I don’t think this is actually child abuse. Of course, Brangelina would say it is merely the mark of having well-traveled and open-minded children: According to E! News, the actress’ boys discovered their love for crickets on a recent trip … Continue reading →
Grass fed organic hamburg
I’ve never been fond of meat, even as a child, although I do like lamb. When I was little, my parents even had to prod me to eat at least a small amount of steak when we had it for … Continue reading →
More from the obesity police
Dr. Natalie Muth, author and expert in childhood obesity, has some advice for parents who want to avoid starting their kids along the road to overweight: [She says that] a common parental practice that could lead to childhood weight gain … Continue reading →
If you think you need to gain weight…
…and or if you’re feeling suicidal, Chili’s Onion String and Crispy Jalapeno Stack would be a good place to start: No, I’m not really recommending it (don’t want to be sued). I was just astounded at the calorie count. Even … Continue reading →
The quest for an egg beater
The day before Christmas I was visiting a relative in Washington DC and set out to make lebkuchen. The recipe calls for mixing with a rotary egg beater, and this relative didn’t have one. So I set out to find … Continue reading →
The shrinking milk market
Apparently you do outgrow your
Continue reading →Come one come all to Christmas Finger Jello!
A big thank-you to commenter “Lizzy,” who has rescued us from the sturm and drang of politics (for one brief shining moment, anyway) with this seasonal jello idea (which I won’t be making, since I pretty much detest jello) for … Continue reading →
Diabetes and bypass surgery: for some, a sort-of cure?
This Discover article lays out a fascinating state of affairs: for many diabetes patients, gastric bypass surgery offers what was once thought a pipe dream—a cure. When I first saw this, I figured it was because they lost weight. False. … Continue reading →
It’s Cyber Monday
Whatever that is. So there are lots of sales at Amazon. Click on this link and see if there’s something you can find that would be a great gift for someone you love. You can even treat yourself; I won’t … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving leftovers
Reading this reminds me of the happy fact that there wasn’t a single political discussion at my family’s Thanksgiving celebration yesterday. For me that’s a big relief, because my experience is that such things never, never, never lead to anything … Continue reading →