Help, I’m Addicted to Food Books

      There are certain things individuals just can’t live without—the morning cup of Joe, an after 5 o’clock alcoholic beverage, sweet and sugary baked goods, exercise (I’ll never be one of these people) or watching the tube. These addictions are fueled by the relief felt by the individuals feels after completing the ritual. [...]

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Buy Tomatoes, Support Slavery

      One of my favorite days of the month is when my Gourmet magazine arrives. Gourmet’s simple, warm and rustic photos visually stimulate my senses, the flavor-packed recipes rev-up my salivary response, and their articles…oh how I love the Politics of the Plate column, the Good Living Travel section, and of course their [...]

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Birds Cope with Cold Weather by Getting Drunk

This article from the Commercial Appeal  is too funny…   Beale deals with latest drinking problems — blitzed birds

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I Just Can’t Eat a Sad Cow

I love meat–bacon, lamb, beef, and even ostrich. I will never be one of the “atarians”…vegetarian, pescatarian, ovovegetarian, etc. But, I just can’t bring myself to eat sad, sick and infected animals.   My brain’s been a bit fuzzy this morning after my evening of whiskey and wine, and I just can’t focus on my [...]

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From Kingly Crustacean to Dinner Delicacy

Daivd Foster Wallace, one of the greatest writers of our time (according to my friend Justus) penned Consider the Lobster in August, 2004 for Gourmet Magazine. I first read this article one week ago, but it has been on my mind ever since. Not only is the writing witty and entertaining, but thought-provoking as well. [...]

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