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@ DanielJ

it seems as though you have more of a problem with yourselves and trying to prove to be some sort of "greater foodie", than having a problem with the content of these posts.

I don't like the Style section in the NY Times, but I'm not going to whine about how it shouldn't be published because I don't get the appeal. I don't see why this is any different.

I don't cook much offal myself, but I find it very interesting to read about, and as a result, I think I would find myself more likely to try out some of these recipes.

Food fads are just like all other fads - they come and go, but it doesn't mean that they aren't good and aren't worth paying attention do. Pork belly is a fad, but it doesn't meant that its not delicous. If you're going to hate things just because they are popular, you're going to live a sad (and hungry) life.

My response to Jim's post:

I enjoyed Joe Pompeo's piece in the Observer, even though I seem to embody exactly what he seems to take issue with. But I found it interesting, and I am not offended by his opinion, since to me, it seems as though he does not understand why so many people enjoy talking about food/restaurants/etc. He's on the outside of this, and since he does not understand it, I'm pretty sure that is where his opinion stems from.

Jeff, what I take issue with your post is that you have this tone of superiority in your language. It appears that you believe what you were eating in 1997, was better than what the rest of us are eating now. Maybe that is true in some cases, and maybe you were doing this for some higher purpose, but you cannot disregard the fact that some people truely enjoy this.

Like you write, food was not in the top 5 interests of yours in life. Well, then are you the best person to be passing judgement on the activities of someone whose main interests are food related?

I can relate to your and Joe's frustrations, since for years I have had to listen to most of my coworkers, friends, and family drone on and on about, let's say, sports. Why should I care about college basketball? I don't know. But it has always been more socially acceptable to discuss sports in detail, then it is to describe food with the same passion. Yet we don't really see anyone coining the phrase "sporidiot", do we? Nope, so its okay for people go on about the pitching stats in the AL, but not to talk about why their dinner last night was great.

While I think we can respect your "Shatner-esque" role in what has become a new internet fad, it is unfortunate that you are judging those of us that aren't interesting enough to reach the level that you did. Some people just enjoy eating, photographing, and discussing food. Why you take such issue with that, I don't know.

Fairway in Redhook definitely sells it.

Thanks! I think I may try and fry them - always a great way to try out a new food product.

I believe Fairway in Red Hook has it. Pathmark on Northern Blvd definitely has it.