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A warning, fair readers: Sun Pacific is putting heroin in their Cuties brand clementines. That is the ONLY LOGICAL CONCLUSION I can find as to why I am so hooked on the things. It’s no longer unusual for me to eat six in a day.
On the downside, the recent failure of much of the California […]

[You can see the recipe referenced in this post at FoodNetwork.com]
Thank you, Bobby Flay, for providing me with one of the most delicious recipes I have ever created. I could eat salmon prepared this way every night and never get sick of it. My only modification to the recipe was to use Sockeye rather than […]

NutritionData.com ain’t pretty, but it sure is useful. If you’re trying to watch your consumption of a particular component of your diet—be it sodium, cholesterol, fat, or even things like theobromine or caffeine—NutritionData.com should be in your Bookmarks list.
Just type the name of the food in question into the search box to get an extensive […]

Seattlites: Looking for delicious, ridiculously-overpriced desserts and worse service than you’d expect in the snootiest Parisian bistro? Look no further than 806 East Roy Street on Capitol Hill, home of the city’s newest dessert spot, Coco La Ti Da.
Upon walking in the Coco La Ti Da’s small, cozy and beautifully-appointed space, do not expect to […]

If, like me, you’re not a fan of the other white meat, Tofurky’s faux-sausages are a great way to get your protein while adding a little spice to your menu. Sun-dried tomatoes and basil give their Italian-style sausages a taste that is both sweet and savory, while at the same time, each sausage delivers a […]

[Note: this isn’t my Christmas loot, but rather loot I bestowed upon my mom, and that I personally and enthusiastically used no more than 5 minutes after the unwrapping of said loot]
Cooking hard-boiled eggs is a time-consuming, smelly, inconvenient pain in the ass. Once you’ve invested the time it takes to get a good rolling […]

Moon Temple—or “the Temple” as it’s known to Wallingford locals*—may not be the fanciest Chinese restaurant you’ve ever seen… okay, it’s probably not anywhere close to the fanciest Chinese restaurant you’ve ever seen… but it sure is a great place. The food is cheap and fresh, and the chefs are always willing to accommodate your […]