I Try It So You Don’t Have To: Marmite and Vegemite mark May 15, 2012 I Try It So You Don't Have To, Interesting, Snacks 7 Comments I have had this taste test simmering for a couple of weeks. A friend of mine recommended Vegemite as an idea for a future article. I figured I would add Marmite to the sampling to help resolve the age old...
So Good Blog/News Round-Up 05/12/12 mark May 12, 2012 News The dog food recall continues to expand. Farmers markets get assistance to be more food stamp accessible. Nothing says Mothers Day like Hooters. More testing on the 3 second rule. Fruit Roll Up...
Adventures in Foodieism mark May 8, 2012 Interesting I have written in the past about being a foodie and the attention, sometimes negative, that applying that label to yourself can bring. One of the more challenging aspects is balancing your love of...
I Try It So You Don’t Have To: Silkworm Pupae mark May 1, 2012 I Try It So You Don't Have To, Interesting, Reviews 12 Comments OK so no one really has to try these, but they darn near jumped off the shelf at my favorite Asian market a couple weeks ago. I told Eick last week that I was saving these for a rainy day, I didn't expect...
So Good Blog/News Round-Up 04/28/12 mark April 28, 2012 News Refrigerators are doing more than keeping food cold. A new asset test begins for food stamps in Pennsylvania. Food transparency advocates score another victory. Major changes in the farm bill are...
I Try It So You Don’t Have To: Spicy Sesame Baby Crabs mark April 24, 2012 I Try It So You Don't Have To, Interesting, Recipes, Reviews 3 Comments So I went to my favorite Asian market looking for some kimchee and other pickled Korean vegetables to serve along side my latest round of Bo Ssam. While I was there, I figured I would try to track down...
So Good Blog/News Round-Up 04/21/12 mark April 21, 2012 News FDA proposing rules for nanotechnology in food. Food stamp usage up 45% since 2007. Olive garden serves alcohol to a ten year old. 8 Food frauds to watch our for. The new farm bill is a...
I’m Tired of this Motherf*&^ing Scrape In My Motherf*&^ing Sushi mark April 17, 2012 Interesting, News 3 Comments Pink slime is dead, long live pink slime. As a regular consumer of all things sushi, (except Uni, I just can't do fish pudding) I have eaten more than my share of spicy tuna rolls, either crunchy or...
When Fandom Turns Into Profit. mark April 10, 2012 Interesting, Movies, Television 2 Comments Like many of you I am a big fan of Game Of Thrones. http://youtu.be/d0i3OoG6zWE I started reading the books shortly after they came out and when the TV show was announced I was thrilled. The books...
So Good Blog/News Round-Up 04/07/12 mark April 7, 2012 News Dog food recalled for salmonella. Too much junk food can lead to depression. Would you like a beer with your Tater Tots? Ammonia is used to treat more than just beef. Healthier fast foods don't seem...