The phrase “a fool and their money are soon parted” is an appropriate for the marketing madness that surrounds the simple fungi Agaricus bisporus. There is a reason why advertising / marketing executives are known as Madmen and we are even crazier for getting sucked into their gimmicks. For everyone that raves about the earthy, …
Reviews
Mar 24
Violet’s Eden
Every now and then, I encounter a food or drink that is so unusual that I cant help but investigate. A few years back, while investigating absinthe, to be blogged on another day, I discovered this odd liquor called Liquor de Violette. As a warning, it is not the same as Crème de Violette. I …
Mar 23
Arby’s Reuben Sandwich Review
I recently posted I Have Been Diagnosed with NRNS (Need Reuben Now Syndrome) with a link to an Arby’s Restaurant humorous commercial highlighting their Reuben Sandwich. My intention was to try one soon and the opportunity presented itself after flying into San Diego this week. It has been years since I last ate a Reuben …
Mar 22
Corned Beef, Far More Then The Atlantic Ocean Separates The Difference
The first time I explained to my Scottish friend Stuart what was in a Reuben Sandwich, he looked at me with pity and basically asked how could anyone enjoy a sandwich or a meal with “corned beef”?. It was only after we further discussed what we both defined as “corned beef” did we realize that …
Mar 21
The Nutty, Yet Irritating Family (Cashews, Pistachios and Mangoes)
At a young age I discovered that I am allergic to Pistachios. As a young adult training to be a Peace Corps Volunteer, I discovered that I am very allergic to Mangoes. What is the connection? They are both plants in the Plant Family: Anacardiaceae. Interestingly enough so is the Cashew, yet I very rarely …