May 24, 2008

New local food blog

A friend and neighbor has bought into a CSA and is blogging about what she prepares with each week's haul. I'm impressed with the quality of the recipes as well as that of the...

Posted by joe lance on 3:54 PM

August 16, 2007

My Disillusionment Is Complete

Well, not just now, because it's been that way for a while. But I'm big enough to admit that, when Hugo Chávez first became the popularly elected President of Venezuela, I excused his past...

Posted by joe lance on 12:26 PM

May 30, 2007

One Reason to Distrust the Ethanol Lobby

I get a lot of environmentally conscious email from a sender named "Charlie Peters." I never signed up for these e-comms, but I replied once to something I received, and they never stopped coming...

Posted by joe lance on 9:47 PM

May 21, 2007

That Guy Who Eats Weird Food

I eat some things that "normal" people don't care for. Asparagus. Guacamole. Tofu burger. Meatballs made without meat, but with mushrooms, nuts, onions, and stuff instead. And, even though I limit my intake of...

Posted by joe lance on 10:23 PM

April 22, 2007

Drink Your Vegetables

Sunday, late morning — it's the perfect time for a Bloody Mary. Just what constitutes this popular beverage is worthy of some debate, but here's my take on it: Start with a potato vodka....

Posted by joe lance on 12:32 PM

February 5, 2007

Monday Ritual

I've taken to watching Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations" on the Travel Channel. It's a good way to unwind right after arriving home from band practice. Food, drink, travel, culture and "New York attitude" make...

Posted by joe lance on 10:53 PM

January 23, 2007

Vegetarian Sausage-Rice Casserole

I've made this twice now, and it seems to be holding up. Tweaking still could occur. It's not vegan, but if you're vegan you probably know of a good substitute for the cream of...

Posted by joe lance on 10:29 PM