Every cook loves pig. Every eater loves pig. As Homer Simpson learns, it is “some wonderful, magical animal!†(Check out more bacon-related Homer quotes). Above find an old-timey map from 1884’s sole manufacturer of Hill’s hog ringers, H.W. Hill & Co. Decatur Illinois. And if you are looking for the subject matter, you can pick… Continue reading Retrosink: Nicknames Of The States Map
Category: Books, Guides & Kits
Just A Few Random Gift Ideas
For the budding scientist… Molecular Gastronomy Kit by Cuisine R-EVOLUTION Product Description: Algae extracts and other texturing agents will help you play with the texture of juices, sauces, creams and dressings. Create original dishes with caviar beads that burst in the mouth, light or iced airs, creamy ravioles and nouveau genre spaghettis. Enter a new… Continue reading Just A Few Random Gift Ideas
Never Eat Out Again
What you don’t know can hurt you, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you do want to know. Not everything, at least. For some of us an ‘A’ in the window is good enough. For others… well, there’s an app for that.
Mr. RootBeer Root Beer Kit
As far as soda and the like go, one usually doesn’t know what is on the inside. And after picking up this Mr. RootBeer Root Beer Kit you still might not know what is on the inside, thanks to the inclusion of the mysterious “Root Beer Mix.” But, you’ll still have two gallons of the… Continue reading Mr. RootBeer Root Beer Kit
Food Is Ammunition, Don’t Waste It
What’s Cooking Uncle Sam? is an exhibit currently on display at the National Archives in DC. From farm to table (via the factory) the exhibit examines the government’s influence over what we eat. Click on through to see a photo of the obvious gourmand President Ford preparing his own breakfast at his home in Alexandria… Continue reading Food Is Ammunition, Don’t Waste It
Betty Crocker Is Calling
The Betty Crocker Cookbook is an icon. While it won’t look quite as good sitting on the kitchen shelf (or maybe it would), Betty is making her recipes available to go. The press release follows, including a link to the download site. And if you’re feeling old school, check out the Betty Crocker’s Picture Cookbook… Continue reading Betty Crocker Is Calling