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A Year Later, FDA Proposes Menu Labeling Requirements

I second everything shady lane said.

And anyway, there is information about all sorts of things EVERYWHERE in our world today. There are people who choose to ignore it, people who take it in as they come across it, and people who actively seek it.

I don't see how this is any different than when the FDA started requiring nutritional labels on foods in grocery stores. Extra, easily available information is not going to kill you. Ignorance can.

pasvraiment at 10:56AM on 04/05/11

From Talk

Annoying or Not: "Surprise Me"

I'm no stranger to mixed drinks, but even I sometimes can't out my finger on what I'm in the mood for. When that's the case, a smile and "What do you like to drink?" to the bartender usually results in something interesting, if not your new favorite drink.

Anyway, trying new things, including types of alcohol, helps expand your base of knowledge and experience so that you know what you do and don't like! There are places I've been that have a "wheel'o'beer" to spin when you can't decide on a selection, haha.

pasvraiment at 9:06PM on 03/16/11

From Talk

Names of restaurants in your city that make you cringe

In Cambridge MA, there's a bar and restaurant called Lord Hobo.

Watertown MA, Strip Ts. Not a steakhouse. Just awkward.

And I know its not a restaurant, but where I live in Brighton MA, there's a Hurley's Liquors, haha.

pasvraiment at 3:38PM on 03/13/11

From Talk

Vegetarians: would you eat something cooked in a skillet...

I've had vegetarian friends who lived in apartments where all the roommates were either vegan or vegetarian, and meat products were banned from entering the house.

I suppose it all comes down to ones reason for vegetarianism, whether it is to control what goes into your body, or to control what you financially support through your purchases or actions (I am reminded of freeganism as an extreme on that end).

pasvraiment at 3:44PM on 02/08/11

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Boston: Baingan Bhartha at Punjab Palace

I love Punjab Palace. I've lived in the Allston/Brighton area for years, and this really is the best Indian food in the area, in my opinion. The mutter paneer is fantastic as well.

pasvraiment at 3:12PM on 02/05/11

From Serious Eats: New York

Win Tickets to This Weekend's NY Brewfest

Lindermans Framboise :]

pasvraiment at 7:24PM on 06/15/10

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Valentine's Day Giveaway: Peanut Butter & Co. Chocolate Hearts

Chocolate covered pretzels! Or gummi bears, or cherries or... really anything covered in chocolate, haha.

pasvraiment at 12:16AM on 02/06/10

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Now It Can Be Told: What 'Pizza Madness 2009' Was All About

Went to the BK Motorino this weekend. So, so, so fantastic.

pasvraiment at 7:35PM on 02/04/10

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Ed Levine's Serious Diet, Week 101: Post-Holiday Euphoria

Great job! I'm right back on the 'wagon' with you, and having protein in the morning as well, in the form of egg whites, veggies and lowfat cheese. Not my favorite, and obviously more time consuming than a bowl of cereal, but it really sets me up for diet success all day! I wish you a continued losing streak.

pasvraiment at 5:13PM on 01/08/10

From Talk

Weekend Cook and Tell: Adventurous Vegetables

I've actually been trying to pick up any fruits and vegetables I've never eaten when I see them at the market in season. Most recently that included persimmons (hate to admit I didn't care for them!) and parsnips. But I've never cooked fennel either, so maybe that will be next.

pasvraiment at 12:24PM on 01/07/10

From Serious Eats

Serious Heat: 25 Things To Do with Hot Sauce

I like to put hot sauce in plain greek yogurt, and put that on/in basically everything.

pasvraiment at 10:01AM on 01/06/10

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Low-Fat Brownies: Applesauce vs. Yogurt

I've made black bean brownies and adzuki bean brownies. They're very dense and fudge-like, the sweet adzuki bean adds a nice subtle flavor. Uh, and you don't have to 'stay close to home' after eating them, unless your diet is completely devoid of fiber normally.

pasvraiment at 1:27PM on 01/02/10

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