Below you'll find a list of all posts from November, 2008
By Mike Stines, Ph.B. Frankfurters, franks, weenies, wieners, dogs, red hots, hot dogs, tube steaks, or less-politely, rat sticks—whatever you call them—are traditional fare across the country for summer cookouts and at ballparks. According to the latest statistics from the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, more than 21.2 million hot dogs were sold in Los Angeles last year (more …
By Dave DeWitt A 135-year-old Tabasco® bottle has been recovered and reconstructed from 21 glass fragments found in an archaeological site of the historic Boston Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada. The recovery of the artifact was announced by Nevada state historic preservation officer Ron James and McIlhenny Company historian Shane Bernard. Ashley Dumas, a graduate student at the University of …
By Mike Stines, Ph.B. Paraphrasing the 1589 coronation speech of King Henry IV of France, President Herbert Hoover promised during his 1928 campaign “a chicken in every pot” if he were elected. Today, a candidate would be wise to promise a chicken on every grill, especially if he were campaigning in the summer. Chicken is so versatile that it should …
By Gwyneth Doland Most people have never heard of Kobe beef. Those vaguely familiar with the stuff may have heard stories of cattle treated like rich ladies on vacation: getting gentle massages while listening to soothing music, having exfoliating sake scrubs, and drinking beer all afternoon. Why in the world would anyone bother to pamper cattle like that? Because the …
At the Azienda Agraria Sperimentale in Parma. September 15, 2008: November 23, 2008: Thanks to my friend Mario Dadomo!
