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This comes from a British foodie website. I received it from a friend, and I was surprised that I only got about 52 out of 100. I don't know...maybe that's a good score, but I thought I've tried a lot of things in my day...apparently not! Posted by Andrew on August 13th, 2008 Here’s a chance for a little interactivity for all the bloggers out there. Below is a list of 100 things that I think every good omnivore should have tried at least once in their life. The list includes fine food, strange… Continue

The eastern end of Long Island has transformed itself in the last 25 or so years from a farm community, growing mainly potatoes, cauliflower, cabbage and root crops, to a wine community, featuring over 30 wineries, some producing world-class wines. With the wineries came tourists demanding good food, and so followed the restaurants. And with the restaurants came newer hotels to accommodate the tourists. Sure, some of the old Long Island is still there. Small family-owned farmstands (and winerie… Continue

Barbecued Ribs, Smoked Butts and Other Great Feeds, by Jeanne Voltz: I consider this my “Bible of Barbecue.” The chapters are devided by meats (pork, beef, lamb, etc) and there are many sauce recipes to choose from. Also a great guide to basic grilling techniques. The Chinese Cookbook, by Craig Claiborne and Virginia Lee: Other than a few drawings, this book is just packed with great information about the history and techniques of Chinese cooking. Written in 1972, before we were able to find… Continue