food – Out of the Wilderness

Are Haboob Dust Storms Racist?

Tornadoes bring wind. Blizzards bring snow. And haboobs bring dust. Everyone knows that! Wait, you didn’t know that? OK, I didn’t either. I’ve heard of tornadoes, blizzards, hurricanes, typhoons, but where the heck did haboob come from!? Don’t worry, we’re not alone in our ignorance. For one thing, every time I type haboob it changesContinue reading “Are Haboob Dust Storms Racist?”

Football at Christmas… are the tear drops flowing?

If you’ve tried to get diced celery at basically any grocery story then you are fully aware it’s the holiday season. Sure, Christmas is just a few days away but football is right now. College. NFL. But let’s focus on college for now, shall we? Playoffs started this weekend and… well…. the games were duds.Continue reading “Football at Christmas… are the tear drops flowing?”

Do I have to eat it, too?

I’ve stuck to a vegan diet for many years now and I’ve adopted a silly approach to some food. Usually it’s a dessert, to be honest. Because the tasty treats usually have dairy/eggs, I won’t eat them and I’m totally fine with that. Those aren’t the foods I miss the most (pizza is #1). SoContinue reading “Do I have to eat it, too?”

Domino’s Has a New “Support Local” Ad – But Why?

Domino’s has a series of ads out supporting local restaurants. Their slant is not just to order from the “mom and pop” shops, but also to skip the delivery apps like UberEats and Door Dash. By the by, Door Dash has a great commercial, check it out here. Take a look at the short Domino’sContinue reading “Domino’s Has a New “Support Local” Ad – But Why?”

Should you go grocery shopping when you’re hungry? Yes. Here’s why.

Conventional wisdom says you shouldn’t go grocery shopping when you’re hungry. In fact, according to this article, it’s science confirming we make worse choices in the aisles of the local market when we’re hungry versus shopping when we’re not hungry. For decades I have disagreed with this and here’s why. Call it selfish, or dumb,Continue reading “Should you go grocery shopping when you’re hungry? Yes. Here’s why.”