Category Archives: junk food

Potato chips are really bad for you. Sad…

Posted on August 11, 2012 by

I really like chips. Especially the jalapeno flavored ones I used to get in Washington Heights. Miss Vickies to be precise. They are good here in Italy too – especially when accompanied by Prosecco as an aperitivo. And maybe this … Continue reading →

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Fish and Chips Brighton style – shite right!

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Had me some fish and chips in Brighton. Not sure I dig on them. The first bite is awesome but after that, you are left feeling a bit underwhelmed for the remainder of the meal. It needs hot sauce or … Continue reading →

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Kessler’s take on overeating

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

The former FDA commissioner, David Kessler, published a book last year, entitled “The End of Overeating.” I finally just got around to reading it, and I didn’t really put it down, except to eat and well, go to my job. … Continue reading →

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This has to be a joke – “The Luther Burger”

Posted on April 8, 2010 by
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The future of the big mac and junk food is heroin

Posted on December 27, 2009 by

The future evolution of the big mac. Considered a joke, but not so far off… David Kessler’s book, The End of Overeating, is also gaining some momentum. He basically says that junk food is addictive as heroin. Scripps Research Institute … Continue reading →

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McDonalds and African Americans

Posted on December 27, 2009 by

At least in New York City, all of the TV ads for McDonalds are targeting African Americans. Does anyone else find this insane? There is even a site called 365black, a McDonald’s site that says: “At McDonald’s®, we believe that … Continue reading →

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Things are not always what they seem…food adverts are deceiving

Posted on September 22, 2009 by

The Guardian posted some photos comparing food advertisements to the real food. And just as you imagine, the adverts are much more appetizing then the real deal. My favorite is the Arby’s beef and cheddar sandwich posted below. Shame on … Continue reading →

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doughnuts are bad. but these are so good.

Posted on August 9, 2009 by

Ever been to Doughnut Plant in the lower east side of NYC? If not, it is a must, as is a visit to the Pickle guys. We used to live right on top of the pickle guys and right down … Continue reading →

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Snacks and Glints

Posted on March 29, 2009 by

Forging a Hot Link to the Farmer Who Grows the Food – cool article in the Times Raj Patel wants you to Buy Japanese or at least, live in Japan Teenagers near fast food = obesity. And Marion Nestle has … Continue reading →

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Tom Yummy in Thailand

Posted on January 7, 2009 by

My apologies for the long haitus, but we have been eating our way through Thailand for the past two weeks. I don’t think I have to say that Thailand has a plethora of food awesomeness and diversity. You know when … Continue reading →

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