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Maybe one of the Pittsburgh Farmer's markets? edited to add link

Article I don't know if this article's been discussed elsewhere. In any case, it's one of the most graphic depictions of the direct impacts of concentrated pork production on the environment. Contrast this with the virtual tour from Smithfield's website. I thought this was sort of cool too (google maps) zoom out and see how many hog farms you can spot!

I've mixed pork fat with duck fat and it is even better. So, is pork+duck fat better than duck fat alone? What would be the best ratio?

I've heard the unidirectional stirring story with respect to stiring the filling in many chinese dumplings as well. No starch there though, but maybe the reasons are similar?

It's not terribly well hidden is it? What's the point in making such a clumsy yet potentially devastating (publicity-wise) ad?

I got my copy yesterday and love it! The DVD is really cool, especially the recipe section. I wish they could make a cooking show like that.

be sure to post your experiences in the Bouchon topic!

No more than 24 hours. I guess you now have to invite us all over to help you dispose of the product...

This thread has really turned me on to soapstone (not that I'll be anywhere near building my own kitchen in the next several years)! I was just curious if anyone had pictures of a well-used counter? All the pictures I've seen so far have been new countertops, and I think it would be useful to see what a "lived-in" counter looks like.

I was hoping to somehow connect Whiteman to pastafarianism

Frank Sinatra and burgundy 1. One of the lyrics in Frank Sinatra's "You go to my head" is "You go to my head like a sip of sparkling burgundy brew"

I was stuck in the lab all weekend, and have fallen hopelessly behind

aristotle and tortillas: Aristotle was a teacher of Alexander the Great Alexander the Great spread opium to his conquered lands Opium was heavily traded in China China is the world's second largest corn producer Tortillas are made from corn John Cleese and tripe

Marylin Monroe and Slimfast shakes: Both Marylin Monroe (Norma Jeane Mortenson) and Whoopi Goldberg (Caryn Elaine Johnson) changed their name for showbusiness Whoopi Goldberg was a spokesperson for Slimfast until she was dropped for making sexually explicit remarks involving George Bush at a Democratic fundraiser.

Here a new one: Mila Jovovich and soft-boiled duck embryos

Richard Dawkins and soulfood: While filming "The Root of All Evil", Richard Dawkins toured the Southern US Soulfood is typical of the Deep South

Abraham Lincoln and Daikon: Abraham Lincoln was president of the US The US went to war with Japan during WWIIà daikon is a Japanese food Mahatma Gandhi and bangers 'n' mash: Gandhi resisted British occupation of India bangers 'n' mash are british

Jeez, you stop checking eGullet for one day...

Chavez and jellied eels: In February 2006, Hugo Chavez told Tony Blair to "go to hell" Tony Blair's office is in London Jellied eels are an East London delicacy Charles Darwin and tourtiere

Pemmican is a staple for sled dogs Sled dogs include russian breeds like the siberian husky Russia was formerly known as the Soviet Union Lenin was the first head of the Soviet Union

John Lennon and cowpeas: John Lennon was a follower of the Indian guru Mahesh Yogi India is where cowpeas are thought to have originated And here's another one (in reference to annecros' last answer): Karl Marx and parsnips

Why would this matter, are they anti-Canadian or something ?

Sorry, I'm just having too much fun with these... George Bush and foie gras: George Bush ran against John Kerry in 2004 (was it that long ago?) In August 2004 John Kerry and his wife ate at Marché in Oregon, where he had foie gras Here's another one: Augusto Pinochet and yak milk

Homer Simpson and Tofu Homer's daughter is Lisa Simpson, a vegetarian Lisa Simpson eats tofu

The Dalai Lama and Chateaubriand The Dalai Lama met Jacques Chirac on Dec 8 1998 Jacques Chirac has eaten a lot of Chateaubriand I suggest: Escoffier and roadkill