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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Demise of the deli
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?
Continue reading →Obama Foodorama: gag me with a spoon
This is a phenomenon I certainly did not foresee: a fascination with the food Obama eats. That’s right, you heard me: the food Obama eats. Apparently, any time Obama is reported to partake of a certain dish at a certain … Continue reading →
A thousand calories can sure sneak up on you
For anyone trying to lose weight, this is sobering. It’s an illustration of how easy it is to eat a thousand calories. Here’s an example you might have had for lunch today—a ham and cheese sandwich, a soda, and some … Continue reading →