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The Great Kobe Beef Scam by TB April 17, 2012 2:23 pm

I had no idea, though I'm not a Kobe beef purchaser. Googling "Kobe beef USA" yields interesting results, all ... by bowser 2012-04-17 15:07:50
- I tried a Kobe hamburger once for fun at a restaurant. by TB 2012-04-17 15:17:01
  - "Wagyu Beef" is how reputable meat-sellers describe Kobe-style beef. by TB 2012-04-17 15:25:01
    - Woud you think "Wagyu Beef" was Japanese or not? "Wagyu" meaning "Japanese beef. The stuff sold in the US is ... by bowser 2012-04-17 16:47:46

Easter hams. by bowser April 3, 2012 3:00 pm

Some liquid pumped into the meat is part of the curing process for most commercial hams. by TB 2012-04-03 15:56:06
- You got me curiouser. And Googling the amount of water which may be injected yielded a curious result. "The more ... by bowser 2012-04-03 16:48:46

I see your "civet cat coffee..." by TB March 29, 2012 8:33 pm

News you can use! by TB March 27, 2012 9:08 am

And then there's this! (video) by TB 2012-03-27 13:51:04

Depressing. I'm seeing the Writing on the Wall in this Business. by Jeff-Wash February 16, 2012 12:45 am

"Farm to table" In these parts, this is the big thing for resturants. Even Ramsey teaches that local food is crucial ... by podrock 2012-02-17 00:11:54
Restaurant: Impossible by FrankC 2012-02-16 17:56:56
You run a restaurant? NICE. Where I live, small-run businesses are few and far, and what little I find ... by VelociraptorBlade 2012-02-16 13:26:35
Have you watched "Kitchen Nightmares" on TV? by alcaray 2012-02-16 11:55:36
- Been too busy to watch until recently. Thanks for the info. I'll have to do some investigation and downloads. by Jeff-Wash 2012-02-16 13:37:23
  - I should warn you that Chef Ramsey is an insufferable bully. by alcaray 2012-02-16 19:51:26
I'm sorry Jeff. As for me, I love a great Mom and Pop restaurant. I enjoy the atmosphere, and being ... by Jody 2012-02-16 10:08:14
The main street of my town is wall-to-wall restaurants, mostly independents. The turnover can be pretty big over the ... by TB 2012-02-16 07:50:26
Tough business man. Sorry to hear it is not going well for you. I wish I had advice for you but ... by FrankC 2012-02-16 02:13:39
- Thumbs up to all of you. by Jeff-Wash 2012-02-16 13:38:04

Going Overboard on Germophobia? by Eri November 24, 2011 10:10 pm

Reading or watching interviews with former prisoners of war I've been struck by their sanitary conditions and diet and general ... by bowser 2011-11-30 07:21:27
I've seen other reports that indicate that too much "clean" is not doing our immune systems any good. by TB 2011-11-25 18:09:50
- I keep on doing just as I've always done. Wash after potty, wash after messing with raw meats, after ... by Eri 2011-11-25 19:56:59

Cholesterol, Bone Health & Joint Health by Eri November 24, 2011 2:46 pm

What's cooking today by TB November 24, 2011 1:25 pm

Well, it's just me but I do love thanksgiving. I'm limited in how much I can do and can't ... by Eri 2011-11-24 14:57:54

The Captain tells you how NOT to fry a turkey by TB November 17, 2011 10:47 pm

Alton Brown and Sunny Anderson had a disagreement on the Thanksgiving Live program on Food Network today. He said ... by Eri 2011-11-20 18:37:41
- Just don't boil oil over an open flame and then drop a chunk of ice into it. Might be OK if ... by bowser 2011-11-21 18:27:23
  - If it wasn't, it would be by the time the Fire Department was through. by Eri 2011-11-22 06:09:52

Great info. Tart Cherry Juice for sleep & Benefits from Eating Nuts by Eri November 17, 2011 8:32 pm

More on tart cherry juice by Robert 2011-11-18 13:00:43
- As I remember, you may want to start lightly and build up in order not to have a touch of ... by Eri 2011-11-19 10:03:06
  - Thanks for the warning, and not too late. This late in the year I'll just pick up some bottled juice, ... by Robert 2011-11-21 11:53:48
    - They have concentrate which will be best. A regular bottle will last only a few days or less (depending ... by Eri 2011-11-22 06:11:26

Estrogen supresses appetite by Jody November 10, 2011 9:50 am

Holy Jumpin' up-and-down-Martha!!!! Estrogen side effects. One could become a skinny, drooling, cramped up and bloated, bleeding, blind, ... by bowser 2011-11-12 14:30:18
- I would never suggest anyone go onto Estrogen therapy unless there was a specific problem that HAD to be addressed ... by Eri 2011-11-13 13:40:56
Where can I buy a Mansierre? by FrankC 2011-11-10 15:14:52
- LOL! Try Playgirl. by Eri 2011-11-10 18:02:11
- Uh oh...gotta look this word up.... by Jody 2011-11-10 15:50:27
  - Over the shoulder boulder holder!!!!!!! Man boobies! by Jody 2011-11-10 15:51:47
See this article: On Progesterone effects on appetite. You can skip down to the Summary if you like. I ... by Eri 2011-11-10 12:31:27
- Thanks Eri! by Jody 2011-11-10 13:14:26

The hunger hormone... by Jody November 10, 2011 7:58 am

I am trying an experiment today after reading this. I fixed myself 3 eggs mixed with cottage cheese. It was 10:30 ... by Jody 2011-11-10 09:58:49
- I realize I am a nibbler. I compensate for this by having six small meals a day. They say it ... by Jody 2011-11-10 13:17:56
- I hear you, Jody. I have had that, too, most of my life. Once I get all sugar ... by Eri 2011-11-10 12:24:48
  - Hah! My Facebook status for today is: Oh for the love of gawd....I am gonna have to pee on these cinnamon ... by Jody 2011-11-10 13:13:17
    - Oh God, get that visual away from me! ROFLMAO. by Eri 2011-11-10 18:04:28
- The secret to weight control is "eat less, exercise more." Mostly "eat less." It takes a lot of ... by TB 2011-11-10 10:08:02
  - TB, you speak from ignorance. You sound just like a doctor I know about at KU who used to ... by Eri 2011-11-10 12:14:32
    - I'm going by people I know who have had success with normal weight issues. If there is something actually ... by TB 2011-11-10 12:56:00

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