Category Archives: Food

Recipe: Sweet Potato Thingy

Posted on April 29, 2008 by paul

So much for catchy nomenclature. At least I can claim truth in advertising. “What’s that?” “Oh, it’s a sweet potato thingy.” You may, if you’d prefer, call it a whatzit, doodad, or just refer to it as “Jasper,” for all … Continue reading →

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The George Foreman G5

Posted on April 27, 2008 by paul

I’m suspicious of anything I see advertised on television. So I’d been skeptical for a while about the George Foreman Grill, in any of its guises; if television advertising is cause for suspicion, then a celebrity’s name attached to a … Continue reading →

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Food review: Polaner Spices

Posted on April 26, 2008 by paul

Nothing beats fresh spices. The taste of a clove of crushed garlic, cilantro snipped right off the stem, or fresh-cut parsley (just try making tabouleh with parsley flakes) puts dried spices to shame. On the other hand, if you’re short … Continue reading →

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¡Perritos!

Posted on April 18, 2008 by paul

Why I will never write a cookbook, Exhibit A: Ingredients: 1 package flour tortillas 1 package of hot dogs, preferably uncured since you don’t want nitrates interfering with the lips-and-assholes goodness of your weenies. 1 package of shredded cheese. You … Continue reading →

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V8 V-Fusion (or not)

Posted on April 9, 2008 by paul

Have you ever eaten or drunk something, disliked it intensely, decided to give it a second chance, and then wondered why you bothered? I bring this up because today–for the third time, no less–I had V8 V-Fusion. You’ve seen the … Continue reading →

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Cuban Pete’s

Posted on April 5, 2008 by paul

One of the best things about northern New Jersey is an abundance of good restaurants that don’t charge Manhattan prices. It’s especially good if you’re a fan of Latin American and Caribbean food.  But if you don’t feel like going … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Supermarket

Posted on April 4, 2008 by paul

Supermarkets try too hard. You can’t walk into a supermarket anymore that doesn’t have a full selection of “Home-Cooked Meals”: hermetically sealed roasted chicken, baked hams in little plastic coffins, and ribs sulking in oversweetened barbecue sauce. One day, I … Continue reading →

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