Category Archives: Food

A great wrong has been… um… righted.

Posted on January 25, 2010 by

This, from the Guardian (UK) today: Smuggled and bootlegged, it has been the cause of transatlantic tensions for more than two decades. But after 21 years in exile, the haggis is to be allowed back into the United States. (Emphasis … Continue reading →

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THIS.

Posted on November 18, 2009 by

Know what that is? That’s a carne mechada patacón, from Venezuela. It might look like a burger, but look more closely and you’ll see that the “bun” is really flattened plantains, which surround shredded beef, condiments (including SPECIAL SAUCE), and … Continue reading →

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My eating habits are dealt a devastating blow.

Posted on June 16, 2009 by

Sent in by JP: Anthony Franz says an undercooked salmon salad gave him a 9-foot-tapeworm, and in August he sued the Chicago restaurant that served it to him. If Franz’s tapeworm tale holds water – and the Chicago Sun-Times reports … Continue reading →

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a way to reduce food costs

Posted on April 2, 2009 by

The economic situation is no doubt impacting many in a real way.  Spam sales are up, but for those that are really hard up for something to eat, there’s a book just for you. I love that the first keyword … Continue reading →

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