Category Archives: Food

An Abomination Unto the Lord

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

With all of the hard times traditional Jewish delicatessens are facing, it’s good to read this about Katz’s in New York City: The pickle barrels no longer line Ludlow Street (they now occupy a storage room inside Katz’s). The corned … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Jewish Stuff | 4 Comments

SoWa Market and Art Walk in Boston Today

Posted on May 5, 2013 by

Boston has a pretty good farmers’ market scene. Today, the SoWa farmers market, one of the better ones and located at 460 Harrison Ave. in the South End, opens. Usually, the opening day of the market is pretty good, even … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Food | 1 Comment

Overeating and Sleeplessness

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

While some people overeat when they’re bored or stressed (stress actually makes me less hungry), a lack of sleep has always been my downfall. Unfortunately, my experience (N = 1) is artisanal data. But scicurious brings some data to bear … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Obesity | 1 Comment

Breakfast of Champions

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Actually, astronauts. Observed at the Smithsonian Castle, Washington, D.C.:

Posted in Food, Museums etc.

First, Cupcakes, Now Yoghurt?

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

While I’ve discussed the blight of cupcake stores in Boston’s Back Bay, I’ve neglected to mention the equally ridiculous number of yoghurt stores (five in 0.05 square miles). Though it appears that one has finally been smacked down: The frozen … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Food, Fucking Morons, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

A Half of a Loaf Is Better Than…

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

…a whole loaf, especially when it’s under the car: (observed on Commowealth Ave.) I guess someone dropped it.

Posted in Boston, Food

WASH YOUR DAMN HANDS! Norovirus and Food Handling

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

Because I haven’t beaten that drum in a while. Carl Zimmer, drawing on this CDC report, gives us several tips on how to lessen your chances of getting norovirus (aka winter vomiting disease–trust me, it’s as fun as it sounds): … Continue reading →

Posted in CDC, Food, Microbiology, Public Health, Viruses, Vomit | 6 Comments

A Ferris Wheel of Yumminess?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Observed at Sweet, Back Bay, Boston: By the way, if you view cupcakes as a frosting delivery mechanism, Sweet is definitely the way to go, as opposed to all of the other fucking cupcake stores.

Posted in Food | 1 Comment

Sick Days, Serving Food, and Public Health

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

In New York City, there has been an attempt to mandate five sick days per year for workers–this has been repeatedly blocked by the head of the City Council (who has dreams of becoming mayor and needs those campaign fund … Continue reading →

Posted in Basic Human Decency, Food, Public Health, Vomit | 1 Comment

Can Poultry Plant Inspectors Hit Major League Fastballs?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Because that’s what it would take to inspect a chicken (boldface mine): USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service wants to expand a pilot program in which inspectors examine 175 birds per minute, rather than the current rate of 35 birds … Continue reading →

Posted in Bidness, Food | 1 Comment