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Baby Carrots Are From Outer Space

In Food, Silly on 18 April 2007

There’s something odd about baby carrots. How do they get in these rounded shapes? I’m imagining someone in the baby carrot factory filing away at the edges, which seems like a waste of carrot. I found one that was twice as long but skinnier than usual the other day. Suspicious! They seem kind of fat […]

You are what you eat… Or do you eat what you are?

In Food on 6 May 2003

It’s been an interesting experience living with my boyfriend and his family. I’m having a bit of a hard time adjusting to his mother’s cooking, particularly because it’s of a different culture, Chinese.

I don’t consider myself a picky eater. Sure, I went through my phases when I was little. At one point, I wouldn’t eat […]

Ben & Jerry’s does it again

In Food on 2 February 2003

I tried a new Ben & Jerry’s flavor today. Brownie Batter. Mmm, chocolatey. It’s the best flavor I’ve seen from them for when I’m in a chocolate mood.