Tag Archives: Food

Not cold enough here for these, thankfully

I thought it was funny because Austin still has pockets of agriculture that aren’t far away from the city limits. Given all the cattle farming or is “ranching” a verb? Whatever, due to cows, seeing these bales rolled up in … Continue reading

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Just in time for season two

Well, this was something I didn’t notice in the two teaser trailers for The Mandalorian. I would’ve bought it if the little green “yodas” were petrified marshmallows. Not to humble-brag but even as a kid, I never liked those so-called marshmallows … Continue reading

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Crappy 2020 summed up, September 2020 addendum 2

The only person on Earth who could possibly be excited about this is Frank Booth and thankfully he’s a fictional character.

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Crappy 2020 summed up, September 2020 addendum

Who in their right mind devised this? Yogurt lacks the viscosity to be a soda! Sure there’s Gogurt which I doubt exists or sells well anymore. However, this? Eww! What’s more puzzling is the flavor. Mint? It must be something … Continue reading

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My first trip to The Yard

Jennifer took me to this new place at the Domain for my birthday called The Yard which gets its name from that milkshake song. According to to her, the people who founded this small chain won the competition on Shark Tank. … Continue reading

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Pasta found in the Netherlands that’s special!

As you can see from the label, whenever you buy this brand/package of pasta, you must give five ravioli to me. I prefer them to be cooked and covered with an Alfredo sauce. A chicken-based broth is acceptable too. In … Continue reading

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My friend Amy and I went to a Big Night dinner!

Italian food is my favorite cuisine and I think it would be even I were zero percent Italian. After my one-year exile in Raleigh-Durham, I gained a much greater appreciation of it through a great restaurant called il Sogno (The Dream) because … Continue reading

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What I got to have at lunch recently!

Click on the little movie to find out! One day, I will get to see the episode of the sitcom this joke comes from.

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Best if ingested…orally

Much like dad’s special brownies, moms need to store these in a special drawer in the fridge to keep the kids out.

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Ummm…not even close!

American food may have many shortcomings given our obesity, poor health and probable constant fatigue. But we do not, ever, EVER, package hot dogs in a can. Those gross little “vienna sausages,” Somara loves which make me want to hurl. … Continue reading

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Richard Jeni would’ve been proud

The late comedian in the title used to a routine about a bachelor chef cooking show featuring macaroni and cheese, a staple for unmarried men. One joke was how cheap and mandatory the foodstuff was because the character purchased this … Continue reading

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1988: A staple for my first Summer on my own

As the Summer of 2018 winds down, I tried this canned “delicacy” again because it’s what kept me alive most days in the Summer of 1988. I hadn’t eaten this since I was a kid and it was rarely ever … Continue reading

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Soylent week update, yet still progressing

After some discussion and clarification with Somara, I got talked out of drinking Soylent for every meal because she said it only substitutes for one or two of the three per day we tend to eat; I usually don’t do … Continue reading

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The future of food, part four: a week of Soylent

I’ve gone over three alternatives, sampled them, mixed them with other stuff to make them more “edible,” and now comes a quick test of a short-term result. This week, I’m going to “eat” nothing but Soylent for lunch and dinner. … Continue reading

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The future of food, part three: Huel

My overdue conclusion on the trilogy of food substitutions! I had this Huel (Human Fuel) stuff so long again, I had to start over to remember what it was like. Unlike Soylent or “Slimfast,” Huel comes in a powder that you … Continue reading

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