Mmmm. (pic: Sapporo Central Wholesale Market) Densuke Watermelon, A Bargain at $4,000? – Scene Asia – WSJ: “A prized Japanese watermelon fetched nearly $4,000 on Monday at an auction in Sapporo. Yes, $4,000. But before you choke on your own…
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We’re Living In The Golden Age of Drive-Thru
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Fantastic and interesting article. Thanks to Dr. Newmark for the link. Taco Bell and the Golden Age of Drive-Thru – BusinessWeek: “Go into the kitchen of a Taco Bell today, and you’ll find a strong counterargument to any notion that…
Life’s Little Pleasures: Blue Diamond Salt & Vinegar Almonds
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These are phenomenal, and one of the best things that has ever happened to me, after the wife and kids, of course. Find these, buy them, eat them, tell your friends, become a Blue Diamond Salt & Vinegar Almonds evangelist.…
Hopefully The Most Important Hotline You’ll Ever Need
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Fun story. (pic via Wiki) At the Grilling Hot Line Center, Remaining Calm Under Fire – NYTimes.com: “SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Man. Meat. Fire. It is supposed to be a foolproof formula. But the guy at the grill is frantic. He…
No More Marmite In Denmark
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And liberty continues to yield. (pic via Telegraph) Marmite made illegal in Denmark – Telegraph: “According to the marketing slogan it is a taste that you either love or hate. But Danes will no longer get the chance to make…
Ron Paul on Amish Dairies and Unpasteurized Milk
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Dr. Paul gets it, as usual, the entire column is definitely worth your time. The Milk Police by Ron Paul: “Most Americans understand that if you don’t want to drink unpasteurized milk you simply do not buy it. But the…
“This is very sophisticated”
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Not even sure where to start with this one. $2 million to take pics of kids’ lunches. In Texas schools, a picture’s worth 1,000 calories – Yahoo! News: “SAN ANTONIO – Smile, Texas schoolchildren. You’re on calorie camera. That’s the…