Why Isn’t This Guy In Jail???
A while back, I discussed the recent egg recall, and opined that the owners of the egg farms in question should be put out of business. I need to update that statement. At least one of them – Jack deCoster, the owner of Wright County Egg – should be put out of business… and put into jail. While I noted that there were “previous sanitation and safety violations” on his egg farms, I didn’t know just...
Spend Your $$$ On a Gym – Not a Bowflex
While out on a stroll this weekend, the hubby and I passed a garage sale in progress. One of the items for sale was a Bowflex, natch. With a grin, I mentioned to John that we should buy it…we needed a bigger clothes rack. 😉 As you might have guessed, I’m not real big on the Bowflex… which is why I got a real chuckle out of this LA Times article on the subject: The people in the Bowflex commercials sure are pretty....
This Takes the Cake!
It’s not often that I recommend bakeries to readers, but – as a sometime creative person myself – I was charmed by the artistry of Karen Portaleo of the Highland Bakery in Atlanta, GA. Yep… that’s a cake! Very cool, no? Check out her other creations, too. (h/t...
Sci Am: “Snake Oil in the Supermarket”
Just finished scanning an editorial in this month’s issue of Scientific American: “Snake Oil in the Supermarket.” While not highly detailed, it’s a timely reminder that – just because a product contains added nutrients/nutraceuticals – it’s not necessarily a “healthy” food. For one thing, a product may still not provide a lot of “bang” for your calorie...
Deep Fried Beer?
That’s it… I thought deep fried butter was weird, but – as far as fair food is concerned – I think this takes the (funnel) cake: The beer is placed inside a pocket of salty, pretzel-like dough and then dunked in oil at 375 degrees for about 20 seconds, a short enough time for the confection to remain alcoholic. …Inventor Mark Zable said it had taken him three years to come up with the cooking method and a...
Work Long Hours? Better Be Fit!
This article in CNN caught my eye… primarily because I’ve been glued to my computer for mega-hours over the last few weeks, furiously working on a new project. Work long hours? Stay in shape to lower risk of heart disease Working long hours increases the risk of dying from heart disease but staying in shape can eliminate that risk, according to a new study. “Those working more than 45 hours a week had two times the...
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