I’ve written before about the fact that I hate coffee. So this National Geographic article, which reports that scientists have said that whether we like coffee or have trouble with it is at least partly genetic, is of interest. Of … Continue reading →
Halloween was my favorite holiday, bar none, as a child. The main reason was probably the candy. But the secondary reason—and maybe it even superseded the candy, come to think of it—was the opportunity even as a little kid to … Continue reading →
That was my task last night. I was making some of this, and as you can see the recipe requires that the ears of corn be cut into quarters, or at least into rather small pieces. I know how to … Continue reading →
…although they sometimes get a bad press. But are they actually a great food, especially when served cold? Pass the potato salad, please.
Continue reading →When I was in Rome recently, I ate a lot of pizza. A lot. It was a good thing to grab for fuel during on-the-go sightseeing. My main meals were in the evening, but a piece of pizza could be … Continue reading →
Recent sightings, and a culinary observation: Ever since I tasted my first piece of bread here, I wondered: why? Why no salt? Bread without salt doesn’t taste very good at all. Tuscany is really into food, and good food, so … Continue reading →
…comes up with some interesting results that might disturb advocates of low-carb diets: In a large cohort of adults living in four diverse US communities, with more than two decades of follow-up, mid-life dietary patterns marked by both low carbohydrate … Continue reading →
They seem to love the roundabout concept here in Tuscany. I think roundabouts are abominations, but I’ll forgive the Italians their rondaboutphilia because this is nevertheless a great place to visit. Many people in yesterday’s thread mentioned the Italian expertise … Continue reading →
8 Veggies That Make Great Low-Calorie Bread Substitutes. With photos.
Continue reading →I haven’t done a jello post in a long, long time. To rectify that shameful failing, I bring you this [hat tip Ed Driscoll via Instapundit]: Jell-O might be the glistening dish of picnics and potlucks, but for Allie Rowbottom—a … Continue reading →
Yeah, yeah, I know—“frozen diet dinners” don’t sound all that exciting. But I’m always looking for a way to have a quick, convenient, and tasty meal that’s pretty healthful and not incredibly salty, and these are the best I’ve found … Continue reading →
I posted the much-requested photo of my wedding cake and ornament in an addendum to the previous post. But in case you missed it, here it is: And here’s a closeup of the ornament: To get the detail in the … Continue reading →