[NYC tap water after the snow]

There was an interesting comparison of various waters in today's New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/15/dining/15wbox.html

[Pepper and Salt Mills/Grinders]

I've given the Magnum as a gift about 20 times or so over the years. Nothing beats it.

[How do you eat?]

I have become enamored of the Thai method of eating: one large dessert spoon in right hand and fork in left hand to assist in loading up dessert spoon. Much easier to eat rice with curry-type items.

[Food Humor]

What's the difference between oysters and snot?

Kids won't eat oysters.