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Ugly is In

This cracks me up.  A recent New York Times article reports that the European Union has now determined it is okay sell “ugly” fruit and vegetables, i.e. those that are misshapen.  If food could have a complex this is it – sorry parsnip, you just don’t, er, measure up! What will the food police do … Continue reading

Food Politics

The big food politics question today is whether Proposition 2 will pass in California (Nov 5 update-it passed!).  It could vastly improve the treatment of farm animals that are raised for food down the road if it does. And just for the heck of it, I Googled  “Food Politics” and “Food Politics Recipes” to see what … Continue reading

A Blog is Born

Ta Dum!  I’d like to introduce you to a new blog from a local culinarian (is that a word?) I know from Dorothea’s House in Princeton, Linda Prospero.  I always knew Linda appreciated good food (it’s the Italian heritage, natch), and could cook and write, but did not realize what a wonderful photographer she is … Continue reading

NJ SPICE Grocery Index

I often visit several grocery stores over the course of a few days.  My dad used to cover three or so in one morning, ranging far and wide across Mercer County to get his favorite items at each store.  So, it’s in my DNA that I will wander about in the same way, and I thought … Continue reading