Uhhh, just when you thought you understood the basic things in life, along comes bureaucracy and complex jargon.
Check-out the USDA's jargon around food security, insecurity, and hunger:
USDA - Food Security in the United States: Definitions of Hunger and Food Security
. . . I guess that means you don't want to experience "very low food security" tonight!
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Sunday, April 3, 2011
About Bitter Eggplant - and more
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We had dinner over at friends last night. They served a delicious tomato-based eggplant dish. It wasn't bitter at all, so the whole table of guests launched into a conversation about eggplant selection, prepping, and cooking.After a quick (not exhaustive) Google search, I think these are my takeaways:
- bitterness is getting bred out of eggplants, therefore, salting eggplant is becoming less important
- selecting young, not overripe eggplant is good, because older eggplant and those with more seeds tend to be more bitter
- don't let your eggplant sit around too long before cooking it. Eat it closer to the time of purchase, or it too can get more bitter.
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Sharp Park Golf Course - Environmental Controversy
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I've played at Sharp Park Golf Course only once before. I was looking forward to playing it again this weekend, but alas, the week-long winter storm dashed any hopes of that happening today (had to cancel our reservation). I'm sure the pond is flooding the fairway and standing water must be everywhere.So it's interesting timing that this SFGate news article caught my eye, Frogs, golfers both endangered at S.F.'s Sharp Park.
Frogs, and snakes, and a San Francisco golf program putting a drain on the city General Fund ... oh my!
You might also be interested in learning more about the course's architect (he also designed Augusta National):
The Life and Work of Dr. Alister MacKenzie
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Monday, March 21, 2011
Start Flocking To These James Beard Nominees
OK foodies, time to descend upon these James Beard 2011 nominees, SF Gate - James Beard Awards 2011 nominations announced: Danko, Phan, Boulevard, rising stars represent.
Looks like California is reasonably represented.
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HR 1161 - Booze Shipping
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Lots of controversy here. The posturing is palpable.Dr. Vino says, "Now known officially as HR 1161, and unofficially as the Wholesaler Protection Act, the bill seeks to restrict legal challenges to the interstate shipment of wine (and beer and spirits) and keep the legislation that affects wine shipping at the state level." As for me, I prefer to have as many imbibing choices possible, and access to all the products crafted across the country.
Fermentation - The Daily Wine Blog asks, "What lies and fallacies lie ahead in the effort to prevent America's beer wholesalers from passing HR 1161 and keeping craft beers, wines and a spirits out of consumer hands?"
Learn more about the subject, and follow the rich and interesting discussions, at the two blogs above, or start following:
Facebook - StopHR1161
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
All You Can Drink Cruises - Controversy
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I'm glad to hear that "all you can drink" packages are rolling out, Cruise Critic: Cruise and Booze: All-You-Can-Drink Packages Coming From Royal Caribbean.We drink a fair amount on cruises, so the convenience of a package makes sense to me. However, there's a buzz of controversy. Cruise Critic Editor in Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, asks, "Will all-you-can-drink packages encourage people to drink to excess, or simply offer a convenient and money-saving option for those with big bar bills?"
What's your opinion?
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Saturday, March 19, 2011
Finicky About Wine Alcohol Levels
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When we're drinking wine, it's often fun to try and guess the alcohol level. For us the alcohol level is something to observe, and not something that detracts from our enjoyment of the wine.However, if you're interested in or finicky about alcohol levels, or don't like high octane wines, then this Jon Bonne' article is worth a fun read, Should We Print Alcohol Levels?
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
View Museum Art Of The World - Google Art Project
Google says, take a trip around the world's greatest art museums.
What a great offering, the "Art Project" (powered by Google).
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Wine Writers About Wine As Art
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Everybody's talking about this Vinography: a wine blog post, A Short Conversation Between Wine Writers About Wine as Art. Or Not. If you enjoy reading about wine, it's worth following the thread.
In case you can't get enough, jump right into the ongoing conversation on Twitter: Vinography
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Google Recipe View - yum
Image via WikipediaWay cool! We love to cook, and usually start hunting for recipes via Google Search.
So glad to learn via NPR that Cooks Get A New 'Recipe View' From Google.
Here's a peek at what it looks like: Google with Recipe View helps you find recipes from across the web
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
10 Time Honored Travel Tips
Image via WikipediaYou just can't get too many travel tips.
So here's a set of 10 tips, Kevin O'Donnell - Time Honored Travel Tricks.
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So here's a set of 10 tips, Kevin O'Donnell - Time Honored Travel Tricks.
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
Last Minute Ideas For Celebrating Valentine's Day
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It's not too late!
Here are some fun and creative ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day, 10 (Last-Minute) Romantic Things To Do On Valentine's Day Together
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
2011 Travel - 41 Places To Visit
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We've started brainstorming our travel plans for 2011. If you're like us, you need some sources of information and inspiration, like this NY Times article, The 41 Places to Go in 2011.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
5 Wine Tips For 2011
Checkout these 5 wine tips for you to consider, as you drink into 2011, Jon Bonne's 5 wine-related resolutions for 2011.
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- Buy wine direct
- Drink more Grenache
- Revisit less fashionable regions
- Think small labels
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Saturday, January 8, 2011
A New Year Golf Gift
Image via WikipediaWe spent New Year's day with some special friends. Of course, we spent it over a lunch of fine food and fine wine. They too, love to play golf.
They surprised us with a fun gift of: Golfing - The Golfers Journal - Write It Down! Memories Are All That's Left - Live, Love, Laugh . . . (Author: Barbara Morina)
It's a fun journal. Next big question. I've kept scorecards for the last year or so, should I go back and try to reconstruct the past year in the journal?!
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Sending Back Dishes - Lively Debate
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For heaven's sake people, do you really act this badly in restaurants?!
Sending back dishes: In(comp)etent, (comp)licated or (comp)letely crazy?
I'm of the opinion that patrons too often try to get a free ride. Is that what you're seeing in restaurants?
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Avoid Hangover
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Have fun and party safely. If you're planning to indulge, checkout this informative website:
How To Prevent A Hangover
Lots of great tips, info, and a Dr. Oz video.
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