One thing I never understood about Americans, speaking as a native born and raised in California, I never understood the American fascination with white meat.[A simple scientific primer on white and dark meatThe color of the meat is determined largely by the presence of myoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen in muscle tissue. Through some interaction with iron, myoglobin forms the red pigments we...
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
Monday, 1 September 2008
Destination Peru #11: The Cuy Finally
Restaurant PachatuzanPachatuzan Road, Agua Calientes$16 for the cuyIf any of you have talked to me about my trip already, you'll know that I got a chance to try guinea pig. In Peru, guinea pig, or cuy, is usually served for special occasions. From what the guide said, it sounded like the equivalent...
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Horray, Triumph for Taco Trucks
A Los Angeles County Judge overturned the unpopular ordinance regarding taco truck parking. I acknowledge that taco trucks may have lower costs and could be driving brick and mortar businesses out, but that's what competition is all about. Plus I would rather get a meal at a truck than many of the so-called taqueiras. Regarding the claims that taco trucks create noise and trash, I haven't seen it...
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
The VGT Omnivore's Hundred
Thanks to the investigative food blog browsing of my friend Audrey, I found this list. I figured it would be a fun way to fill an entry. So here we go.Here’s what I want you to do: 1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.4) Optional extra: Post a comment here at www.verygoodtaste.co.uk...
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Why Locavorism is a Pipe Dream
I grew up in California and I've lived here all my life. While I don't necessarily want to stay here forever, I do love the state. As a foodie, California's appeal is apparent. The incredible bounty of the state is unparalleled by anywhere else in the Union. California's climate and soil conditions are so versatile and suitable to a wide variety of produce. Visiting New York, I hated paying a premium...
Monday, 25 August 2008
Destination Peru #10: My Gripe with Dinner Shows
When I traveled as a kid with my family, I never liked our tour groups. Although I like the convenience of having everything planned out, I never trust the food provided on these tours. They always have some sort of deal worked out with a less than stellar restaurants to gouge the customers. Just the...
Sunday, 24 August 2008
Destination Peru #9: Inka Grill Introduction to Cusco
Cusco CathedralAfter our brief tour in Lima, we ventured up into the Andes en route to Machu Picchu. The town of Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire at its peak, now its a major tourist stop. Around the main square, little shops and restaurants gave the scene the flavor of a quaint European village....