Mayonnaise: No

Mayonnaise: No

I was just reading this fascinating article about people with an aversion to white condiments. I get where they’re coming from although I don’t have quite so bad a case as they describe. My aversion is reserved solely for that cold French mother sauce, mayonnaise.  I...
I’m Doing The Meal Kit Thing

I’m Doing The Meal Kit Thing

Well, I did it. I got a Hello Fresh subscription. I don’t know how long I’ll have it. I don’t know whether I’ll have the motivation to cook the meals in a timely way so nothing goes to waste. If I don’t, I’ll cancel.  But here’s what I do know: they’re delicious....
Stop. Just stop.

Stop. Just stop.

You’ve seen it. We’ve all seen it. Today I’m calling it out. It bugs me each and every time I see it–and, friends, I’ve seen it a lot. I’m talking of course about the way TV cooks shake little glass prep bowls above hot pans to get the last few drops of cooking oil...
Oreo Thins: Do We Need This?

Oreo Thins: Do We Need This?

Have you tried Oreo Thins? They’re just like the name says: Oreo cookies only at least 50% thinner. Now, you might be thinking what the fuck is this some kind of diet Oreo? Let me explain. Oreo Thins are just better than the original Oreo cookies.  Why, you might ask?...
YouTube: Sam The Cooking Guy

YouTube: Sam The Cooking Guy

This post is the first in a series I’m calling “YouTube.” Each post will be about a YouTube channel that I watch. It may also be about how content on YouTube is different than other streaming video content.  Sam The Cooking Guy is one of my go-to...
Grocery Shopping

Grocery Shopping

You know what I miss? Grocery shopping. You know, finding a parking spot in your usual location. Grabbing a cart. Meandering through every aisle. Getting the things on your list. Getting some things that aren’t on your list. And maybe even picking up things to make a...