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Why We are Losing the Battle of the Bulge

What's it mean if I make pancakes and waffles from scratch and, 90% of my other meals, and I'm still fat? In the last two weeks, I've seen a scientific report state that the slightly obese live longer that the morbidly obese or those whom are underweight and another second report that says you'll live longer on a reduced calorie diet. I've read reports that alternatively vilify or praise BMI as a way to determine my proper weight. I don't go to the farmers market as much because I have difficulty in justifying the 3x expense of "farm fresh" vegetables: many of which are neither. Perhaps, with the current state of information overload and lacking any leadership a reasonable person would consider accurate, we, as a nation of lazy slobs, are ignoring the clamor and just doing what we want. And know that, in the end, medical science may not be able to tell us, accurately, how to live, but they do a damn good job of keeping us alive when we screw up.

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Cook the Book: 'L.A.'s Original Farmers Market Cookbook'

My favorite vendor is "Dr. Pita" who sells some of the best pita chips and the most amazing jalapeno-cilantro hummus that I have ever tasted.

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Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'

Thai, Spanish, or Indian is what I want to get better acquainted.

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Why We are Losing the Battle of the Bulge

What's it mean if I make pancakes and waffles from scratch and, 90% of my other meals, and I'm still fat? In the last two weeks, I've seen a scientific report state that the slightly obese live longer that the morbidly obese or those whom are underweight and another second report that says you'll live longer on a reduced calorie diet. I've read reports that alternatively vilify or praise BMI as a way to determine my proper weight. I don't go to the farmers market as much because I have difficulty in justifying the 3x expense of "farm fresh" vegetables: many of which are neither. Perhaps, with the current state of information overload and lacking any leadership a reasonable person would consider accurate, we, as a nation of lazy slobs, are ignoring the clamor and just doing what we want. And know that, in the end, medical science may not be able to tell us, accurately, how to live, but they do a damn good job of keeping us alive when we screw up.

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'L.A.'s Original Farmers Market Cookbook'

My favorite vendor is "Dr. Pita" who sells some of the best pita chips and the most amazing jalapeno-cilantro hummus that I have ever tasted.

From Serious Eats

Cook the Book: 'Modern Spice'

Thai, Spanish, or Indian is what I want to get better acquainted.

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Sunday Brunch: The Greatest Waffle Recipe Ever

Here's the best recipe ever. It's so good, it's written in marker on both my waffle irons so I don't ever have to look up the recipe. Recipe courtesy of Cooks Illustrated.

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornmeal (optional)
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg , separated
7/8 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted

Instructions
1. Heat waffle iron. Whisk dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. Whisk yolk with buttermilk and butter.

2. Beat egg white until it just holds a 2-inch peak.

3. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients in a thin steady stream while gently mixing with a rubber spatula; be careful not to add liquid faster than you can incorporate it. Toward end of mixing, use a folding motion to incorporate ingredients; gently fold egg white into batter.

4. Spread appropriate amount of batter onto waffle iron. Following manufacturer’s instructions, cook waffle until golden brown, 2 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately. (You can keep waffles warm on a wire rack in a 200-degree oven for up to 5 minutes.)

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Praise the Lard Gift Box

My favorite pork memory would be the first time my pork ribs came out of my smoker and I took a bite and I had a mouth orgasm. It was at that point that I realized I could make bbq ribs as good or better than any place I had ever eaten them before, and that I would be forever disappointed when dining out.

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American Whiskeys To Watch

I really enjoyed the Evan Williams and the Elijah Craigs. The Evan Williams Barrel Select is an amazing value as well as a great whiskey. The Stranahan's may require a few more tastings, it didn't do a thing for me. But, I did spend most of my time on the scotches, so I might be a bit biased.

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Frozen Guilty (Hot) Pleasures: What Are Yours?

Taquitos
tater tots
cheese filled pretzels
mini corn dogs

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: D'Artagnan Heritage Smoked Ham

Good rye bread, mayo, dill Havarti cheese, and maybe some Dijon or German mustard.

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Seriously Delicious Giveaway: Zingerman's Gift Certificate

English Stilton. Or anything I haven't tried previously. I do like to explore.

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Bacon of the Month Club

Bacon should be crisp for BLT's, but more chewy for eating alone or with eggs.

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