Cheesy Video from an Expert

Back in the early days of the Food Network, my favorite of the original "Food Network Stars" was David Rosengarten. He used to devote a half-hour to a single food, not unlike my current favorite, Alton Brown, but with less gimmickry and showmanship - just good solid information and demonstrations.

David's back these days on devour.tv with a series of short vids on Cheese 101. Check it out if you're interested.

Think I'll open that 2002 Heitz Cellars Zinfandel I've been holding

New Hints Seen That Red Wine May Slow Aging - NYTimes.com

Red wine may be much more potent than was thought in extending human lifespan, researchers say in a new report that is likely to give impetus to the rapidly growing search for longevity drugs.

[Later: Corked pulled, nose hit with fruit immediately. First sip a bit of tannin, but just a bit. Then nice, deep flavor. Great with slice of broccoli rabe and ricotta pizza with a few dabs of red sauce. Red wines almost always go better with food.]

[Still later: 3rd glass sublime and mellow. Or is that just me? To be resumed with some BBQ ribs later for dinner.]

Stupidity of the Week

Rachael Ray, Terrorist?

Although RR could be considered another food crisis, couldn't she?

[Update: Proposed Alternative Wardrobe.]

It's Always Something...Food Crisis Complications

Enough news these days about food supply crises. We really don't need Black Stem Rust in Wheat on top of everything. Yet another unintended consequence.

Conspicuous Consumption

Pizza:

Tacos:

Yum.

One is real. One ain't.

Tastes Like Cardboard?

Sometimes there's a reason things taste like cardboard.

[Update: Reported to be a hoax by a reporter looking for audience.]

Fun for the Fourth - Ice Cream in a Bag

Ice Cream in a Bag - I wonder if it would work if you just started with chocolate milk (or vanilla, or strawberry, or even mocha drinks) instead of dealing with the sugar and flavors.

I Couldn't Stop Smiling...

...while watching this video taken from the vantage point of a Tokyo sushi restaurant conveyor...


What could be more human than people enjoying themselves eating?
 

Red Lobster Biscuits

Rasa Malaysia pays tribute to one of my guilty pleasures - Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits...and includes a recipe.