Monthly Archives: June 2009

Pork Wellington

Posted on June 8, 2009 by David

This happens to me sometimes: I buy some meat with the vague notion “I’ll cook something with it,” which is then followed by an episode of Good Eats addressing my purchase. In this case it was pork tenderloin (on sale, … Continue reading →

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To Market, To Market

Posted on June 6, 2009 by David

The Union Square Farmer’s Market opened for the season today. My summer Saturday ritual now begins: Up at 8, quick breakfast, walk down the hill to the market, and buy vegetables, fruit, and meat with an eye toward the week’s … Continue reading →

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Singh for Your Science

Posted on June 5, 2009 by David

Simon Singh, British author of Fermat’s Last Theorem, The Code Book, and Big Bang, is being sued by the British Chiropractic Association for daring to suggest that there is no evidence supporting the use of chiropractic to treat childhood conditions. … Continue reading →

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Nomenclature

Posted on June 4, 2009 by David

She Who Must Be Obeyed informed me that I have not been referring to our son correctly in these posts. I have been using “He Who Must Not Be Ignored,” when, in fact, the more accurate description is “He Who … Continue reading →

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I Saw a Film Today, Oh Boy

Posted on June 3, 2009 by David

When Harmonix released the first Guitar Hero game I was rooting for them. The company had been co-founded by an old MIT friend, and the game looked like a lot of fun. I was rooting for them again when they … Continue reading →

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100 Posts

Posted on June 3, 2009 by David

Yesterday’s post was number 100: Woo hoo! I’m not posting every day as originally planned, but an average of 20 a month isn’t too shabby. I’ll try to step up the frequency a bit, as long as the pesky job/child/wife/life … Continue reading →

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Asparagus, Pecorino, and Red Onion Salad

Posted on June 2, 2009 by David

This is a quick one, mentioned in the previous Food Mashup post. Make this recipe soon, while asparagus are still pencil-thin. I saw Anne Burrell make this recipe on Food Network. It couldn’t be simpler. Start with an entire bunch … Continue reading →

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Leftovers = Food Mashups

Posted on June 1, 2009 by David

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, it should be no secret that I am a sucker for well-constructed mashups. Find a clever way to combine previously available elements, and I’m your new best friend. Although my audio/video … Continue reading →

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