Posted in diet, health, life, politics on June 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’m seriously considering becoming a vegetarian. I’ve been thinking about it a lot, and there is a long list of pro-vegetarian reasons why. There is also a long list of reasons why I probably couldn’t/shouldn’t.
PRO: A vegetarian diet is healthier than a carnivorous diet. I know this intuitively to be true for me (I’m not [...]
Posted in diet, food knowledge, health, politics on June 22, 2009 | 3 Comments »
As a service to my (5) readers, I’m posting a couple food recalls that may be of interest. Just another horrific entry in my Diary of the Unsafe US Food Supply (informaiton courtesy www.recalls.gov):
Unilever United States, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix – Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta imported from Israelbecause it contains undeclared [...]
Posted in politics, wine on March 24, 2009 | 3 Comments »
The State of New York has had a tumultuous relationship with wine and liquor sellers over the years.
A few years back, liquor stores (the only place you can buy wine and hard liquor in NY) were clamoring for the state to rescind the Depression-era ”Blue Laws” and allow them to open their doors on Sundays. They got their wish [...]
Posted in politics on January 8, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I’m a bit embarrassed, but I have removed my post from 2 days ago – the news clipping calling for changes in our nation’s government. As a good friend pointed out to me, some of the “facts” presented were in fact erroneous. I should have done my research before posting it. I consider myself fairly [...]
Posted in politics on November 5, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Admittedly, I’m a bit disappointed about the outcome of yesterday’s Presidential election. I’m not fully convinced that Barack Obama is the right man for the job. I am a little frightened of the cult of personality that surrounds him. But, I am hopeful that over the next few months, he will prove himself worthy of [...]
Posted in politics on March 10, 2008 | 3 Comments »
It’s not about food, but I have to go on record:
Duh, Mr. Spitzer. Duh.
Posted in fun, politics on January 3, 2008 | 7 Comments »
I recently wrote an email to the “Hillary for President” campaign, requesting a free bumper sticker. I was hoping to receive it in time for Christmas, so that I could put it in Bob’s stocking.
It didn’t arrive in time for Christmas – but it still has inspired many hours of hilarity in my house. [...]
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Schenectady Events Good Food on KCRW Table Hopping
