Photos of Thanksgiving just passed
The view from the kitchen window: Two small samplers of the dishes:
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Finally, a New York Times article I can recommend—with gusto
Thanksgiving’s coming, and if you’re like me you try to get an invite somewhere else. But sometimes, yes, the cooking falls to you and yours. That’s not necessarily a bad thing—but again, if you’re like me, it can be a … Continue reading →
More on NY delis
Some of you may be relieved to learn that the “Save the Deli” guy found a few NY delis that still seem to be churning out the good stuff.
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I’ve often observed that there’s no deli like a New York deli. Now, you may think you’ve found some exceptions to that rule. And perhaps you have; I haven’t sampled all the delis in the world. But outside of New … Continue reading →
Prize jello
It’s high time for another jello interlude, is it not? A reader’s tip led me to this fabulous site. There are so many wonders there it behooves you to go visit. I’ll just reproduce a tempting few here. Jello Saran … Continue reading →
A (female?) chicken in every pot
[WARNING: the following post may put you a bit off your feed.] On this thread I noticed a discussion in the comments section about chicken. Inquiring minds wanted to know whether we eat female birds only, or males and females … Continue reading →
Jelloburger
Mmmm good! Jell-O Mold Cheeseburger Vanilla and walnut flavored Jell-O bun, pistachio flavored lettuce, cherry and cherry cream Jell-O tomatoes, chocolate and chocolate mousse flavored Jell-O burger, orange-lemon Jell-O cheese, lemon-lime Jell-O pickles and coconut flavored Jell-O onions. [Hat tip: … Continue reading →
Belly up to the buffet
The other night I went to a restaurant that served a gargantuan buffet dinner. There must have been close to a hundred dishes there—and that’s not even counting the desserts. There was everything from pizza and lasagna to mussels and … Continue reading →
Jelly vs. jam
Although regular readers here are well aware that I have a certain fascination with the aesthetic aspects of jello, my feelings do not extend to jelly. No, I much prefer jam. Why eat a strained and enervated version of the … Continue reading →
Coffee, tea, and me
[NOTE: I’ve decided to take a short break from ragging on Obama today.] So, do you agree that Eight O’Clock coffee is better than Starbucks? Consumer Reports says it is. I have no opinion on the subject, because I never … Continue reading →
Can’t afford steak? Let them eat lobster
That filet mignon of the sea, lobster, is cheap and plentiful right now. Enjoy—and help out the lobster industry of New England.
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Yes or no: is this the worst Jello dish ever? And is it for real?
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