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jezebel commenters had field day with this one: http://jezebel.com/5274131/should-michelle-obama-get-back-in-the-kitchen and for once, i do agree with 'em. michelle used to cook all the time when her family required that of her, but now she's got a full kitchen staff to take care of something she thought of more as a chore (bummer that she doesn't enjoy it, but jeez! that's her prerogative!). why shouldn't she take advantage of that? i know i would -- at least some of the time. she's still sourcing locally and organically via her chefs, and "setting an example" via the WH garden. hesser's implications, though i think they really just came from a perhaps overly enthusiastic foodie, are dangerous when it comes to gender and even race issues. meanwhile, if michelle feels like sharing a family recipe or two, of course that'd be great! but you know what? she's got ample time for that, and, i have a feeling, more important things to do. she can't champion every single issue, right? check the jez comments for a thorough discussion.

wow, i've never even *heard* of a sabich, but as a loyal falafeler, i think i now need to broaden my horizons -- immediately!

i'm with @producestories. i didn't really find the article that interesting -- mostly b/c the shoplifter came off as a predictable ass -- but i'm standing by adam's right to post it. it had relevance; and not every.single.thing. on SE is something that i a) agree with b) find wholly fascinating....

we smelled it too: http://flavorwire.com/5785/flame-broiled-meat-the-new-man-musk#more-5785

and now our whole office smells like adolescent b.o.

pretty sure this is where the bowling half of ny's lebowski fest is this year! http://flavorpill.com/newyork/events/2008/11/15/lebowski-fest-nyc

three cheers for ashkara! this place really is the best, whether i'm popping in on a lunch break or lining my stomach after (or, more wisely, before) a night of drinking on the LES. the salad toppings make it bargain -- although i too fail at properly proportioning them within my pita. their belgian-style frites aren't bad, either....

it was no accident -- my vegan roommate introduced me to this sandwich when we were in college, and it's now my favorite thing to eat on earth (although i was totally grossed out at first): peanut butter, hummus, and jam. the hummus adds a wonderful tang to the salty/sweet combo of pb&j. she'll also pile on avocado, lettuce, and sometimes tomato, but i consider myself a pbh&j purist. oh, and it must be consumed in an open-faced construction. and crunchy pb is even better.