I went there recently for dinner—it was conveniently located and I was in the mood, although it’s not a place I associate with good food. Merely adequate. So I was pleasantly surprised when I ordered this and discovered it to … Continue reading →
I haven’t done a jello post in many moons. But recently commenter “parker” requested one. So—since my readers’ wishes are my commands—I went to YouTube to see the latest on jello. I discovered that the jello world has expanded tremendously, … Continue reading →
I had no idea, when I bought those Driscoll blackberries the other day, what high-tech goings-on the company has been involved in. The end of stoop labor, perhaps? Fewer jobs for farm workers? [Hat tip: commenter “The Other Chuck.”]
Continue reading →There are certain things I buy at Walmart. One of them is plain old T-shirts, of which Walmart carries an astounding variety of shapes and types for prices that range from about $2.50 to barely $6.00. The other day I … Continue reading →
Or do you drink it at all? I don’t. It’s part of my generalized dislike of any flavored beverage (if you don’t know what I’m talking about, take a look here). But for milk I reserve a special repugnance. The … Continue reading →
Ever since I encountered the Golden Russet apple about a week ago, I’ve been on a rare heirloom apple kick. The Russett made me wonder what other gems I’d not explored, ambrosial taste thrills as-yet unimagined in the apple realm. … Continue reading →
My latest apple discovery is something called the Golden Russet (“Harmony” type). I got a couple of them on a lark at a Whole Foods Market for about $2.50 or thereabouts a pound. Truly truly great, this is the only … Continue reading →
I didn’t even know what a lobster roll was till I moved to New England, which was many decades ago. But I’ve never become a convert, although I’m well aware they’re a very popular item. You can hardly drive anywhere … Continue reading →
Here’s my new plan, formulated last night: I will try to eat actual meals, and I will sit down to eat them. Most of you might say: whaaat? Don’t you already do that? Doesn’t everybody? No, and no. I’ve mentioned … Continue reading →
Hey, why not?: If you can’t seem to kick that awful nail-biting habit, you might as well get some flavor out of it with KFC’s new chicken-flavored edible nail polish. It comes in two different flavors ”“ ”˜Original’ (beige), and … Continue reading →
Some people eat potatoes on a daily basis. They feel that a meal without a potato is like a day without sunshine I’m not one of them, although I like potatoes and eat them about once a week. I especially … Continue reading →
You know those little stickers on the apples? I love them. Whoever invented them was a genius, and I thank him/her profusely. I like sampling different kinds of apples: one from column A, one from column B, and on and … Continue reading →