Only in America can we turn throwaway cuts of poultry into premium priced treats.
Yes, buffalo wings are a hot – and pricey – commodity.
Hot Wings’ Pain Now Felt By Restaurants, Too : NPR
Category Archives: Health & Diet
Rediscovering Salsa, the Soul of Mexico in a Bowl – NYTimes.com
A good article on salsa and it’s place in America. Plus some decent recipes.
Climate Change Presents A Burr For Coffee Growers : NPR
Well, you can’t get any of the rabid Republicans to admit there is such a thing as climate change going on, but they’ll soon know the problems it creates when their coffee changes due to the new environmental challenges created by the world getting warmer.
Bonus coffee story on why dark coffee is better for you.
One Scientist’s Prescription: Grow Your Own Drugs : NPR
If I ever get a chance to have a garden again, I’m going to follow this scientist’s advice and grow some stuff for home remedies.
Going With Whole Grains : NPR
Some good advice on introducing more whole grains into your diet.
Beers of The Times – Tasting Belgian Golden Ales – NYTimes.com
I’ve been way too serious on here lately. Here is a writeup on some of the very good Belgian-style ales you should be drinking.
BBC News – Last orders for pint glass as we know it?
Little did I know that the UK has tens of thousands of pint glass injuries every year, costing the nation almost 3 billion pounds a year in medical costs. They are now working on a shatter-proof pint glass to reduce these injuries.
Make takes a look at both designs under consideration:
Growlers, the New Old Beer Conveyance – NYTimes.com
I love that this trend is back.
It’s always fun to get attached to a local brew and then be able to take some home. Growlers are key to this ritual and should I ever live in a place that has good regional microbrews again, I’ll be using this service.
Here is a story from Chicago on the subject.
Taco Bell: A gateway to acceptance | Marketplace From American Public Media
Gustavo Arellano lays down the cultural legacy of Taco Bell as he reflects on the death of it’s founder.
Spirited Cooking: Keep Some Liquor In The Kitchen : NPR
Liquor. Food. What wonderful combinations they make together.