Apparently cauliflower “rice” has been a thing for a while now, and I’ve known of its existence, but I never really believed cauliflower could replace rice effectively. I assumed it would still have a cauliflower taste – and in some dishes I suppose it might, which isn’t bad, because I love cauliflower – but …
Category: Food
A Fascination with Urban Foraging and Anti-Consumerism
Freeganism is the practice of reclaiming and eating food that has been discarded. Freegans and freeganism are often seen as part of a wider anti-consumerist ideology, and freegans often employ a range of alternative living strategies based on limited participation in the conventional economy and minimal consumption of resources. Note: Freeganism is also known as Urban Foraging and, in …
Tales from the Dork Side: Spatchcocking My Turkey
I told Vin I want to spatchcock the turkey for Thanksgiving this year. Judging from the look of disgust on his face, I’m not sure he understands exactly what it is I wish to do with the turkey. Vin: You want to WHAT the turkey? Are you crazy? Me: I’m thinking you don’t understand, because …
Avoiding Cannibalism With Chili
The big child is bottomless. Sometimes we just unhinge his jaw – like a snake – and throw food in. Sometimes – like a snake – he swallows it whole. This is the way of the teenager. Last night he begged for soup. I had nothing to make soup with, at least on short notice. …
