The lovely and talented Second Life clothing designer Shai Delacroix just dropped on me several awesome Filipino-themed tee-shirts in honor of Philippines Independence Day. This one is the best-est though because it says "HAD BALUT 4 BRKFST." For those that don’t know, Balut is a Filipino delicacy that most of the rest of the planet…
Category: Food and Drink
“Phoenix” chinese cookie containing preserved bean curd and crystallized pork!
My mom took me to a new Asian-themed mini-mall in the city of Pleasanton, CA, where I grew up. I was blown away with all of the cafes, restaurants, grocery stores, and boutiques featuring goods from Vietnam, Korea, China and Japan. I still remember when Pleasanton had one terrible Chinese restaurant that we ate at…
Shane’s Chicken and Waffles – the perfect weekend brunch
Here’s a delicious plate of fried chicken and waffles from Shane’s Cafe in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Upon reflection, I probably should have got the white meat. But somehow I managed to choke it down anyway. The side of grits and strong coffee certainly helped. The occasion was a lovely brunch for my friend Lilieblue’s birthday,…
How to eat a stroopwafel, the finest cookie ever devised by man
Click to Play This is a pretty useless tutorial on how to eat a stroopwafel cookie, which in my estimation is the finest baked good ever created. YMMV. I apologize ahead of time if you are nowhere near a place that sells stroopwafel. Awhile ago, I saw a Starbucks selling them in New York. I…
The breakfast dilemma — avoiding insulin shock
I’ve been a pretty healthy eater for the eight months or so since I was diagnosed as being on the verge of diabetes. I have drastically cut down on carbs and sugar, increased my veggie and fruit intake, and decreased my portion sizes to something more manageable by my body. I’ve never felt better. That…
I’ll have fried rice, General Tso, and a Pepto, please
This is an actual conversation I had with a co-worker this week: Me: I’m headed to the Chinese place on the corner, you want anything?Him: No, I’ve had some… problems there.Me: Oh. Like, gastro-intestinal problems?Him: Yeah.Me: I see. Well, maybe I won’t get what you got. What did you order there?Him: Oh, I’ve had everything….
How to eat fried chicken and waffles (video)
Spuds explains how to eat fried chicken and waffles. Shot at Cafe Shane in Brooklyn two nights ago. And yes, those waffles and chicken were delicious. I’ll definitely be back.
Saying no to disco fries at 1AM
For me, one of the hardest times to eat right is late at night when I’m out with friends. Particularly if we are in a diner. You are tired and hungry after a night of frivolity, and the menu is full of fatty, carb-laden goodies. Me, I’m usually a sucker for disco fries, which is…
The Patty Limerick Pedestrian Diet & Exercise Plan
I love the simplicity and eloquence of Patty Limerick’s “Pedestrian Diet and Exercise Plan.” So much of it just makes sense and echoes my own diet and exercise regime. But one tidbit really struck me about the value of walking beyond just the health benefits: As you set out for a walk, choose a problem…
Sugar swings!
This vintage ad from The Sugar Association makes me happy in so many ways. From the complete lack of proper grammar, to the weird spellings ("energyless"), and the exhortation to mothers to "make sure they get sugar every day." And who doesn’t love the Watusi? Priceless. I must have this as on my wall. Thanks…