Tag Archives: nutrition

Bureaucracy of the pita

Posted on October 7, 02009 by Fremont

Should I dare title a post if I cannot spell the first word without help of spell check, then, when it failed to recognize miserable attempts at it, finally turned to Google who came promptly through with it’s auto-spell check … Continue reading →

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Harlem eat-a-bout

Posted on March 12, 02009 by Fremont

On this chilly late-winter morning, a group of women from the NYU Food & Culture Studies program set out on a cultural eating tour in Harlem. The objective was to feed on the flavors of Senegal and Soul–in three hours! … Continue reading →

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Beacon of comer

Posted on October 18, 02008 by Fremont

The Mexican comer at a little hole-in-the wall in Beacon was easily on par with San Francisco comer. Though there were no nopales or chile rellenos on the menu. Next time perhaps asking will bring forth these treats. The kitchen … Continue reading →

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Name that junk food

Posted on October 11, 02008 by Fremont

Can you identify what junk food is pictured above? A hint for you and you and you: It’s somewhat of a new addition to the street and county fair circuit, and perhaps it was invented somewhere in the south. Submit … Continue reading →

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Proof of cake..

Posted on October 6, 02008 by Fremont

..or the one that got away. A dark chocolate-dipped strawberry was sacrificed for the mouth-feeling enjoyment of the lady holding the plate. Sadly, moments after the picture was taken, she was distracted away to laugh and frolic. The strawberry sat … Continue reading →

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Purely Purity

Posted on October 4, 02008 by Fremont

Somebody has quite a sweet tooth but somehow managed to share with friends and loved ones. Buen provecho..

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Naval gazing Thursdays

Posted on September 25, 02008 by Fremont

Journalism is kicking my @$$. Though today’s class was abbreviated; TH had to fly off to some place and sent class on a field trip to the library for a meeting with the journalism subject librarian to review databases and … Continue reading →

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Creating a World that can Feed Itself

Posted on September 24, 02008 by Fremont

Michael Pollan sat on a panel last week with Sonal Shah, a development expert at Google.org and Hugh Grant, the CEO of Monsanto. He e-mailed a link to the video; it’s available here:

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Chick roastin’ roast chicken

Posted on September 22, 02008 by Fremont

Today’s headline brought to you by the letter Q. It is the first day of autumn today, and I’m ready for it. After driving back from Mum’s in the Finger Lakes, I went straight to my dearest Fairway for provisions … Continue reading →

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Gleaning or stealing?

Posted on September 21, 02008 by Fremont

I spotted an apple tree full of little apples. It stands unattended near the end of my Mum’s road. But I wondered for a day or two, is it okay to take some. They are just sitting there. Is the … Continue reading →

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Red man

Posted on September 17, 02008 by Fremont

Riding on the 1 heading downtown yesterday afternoon, I watched this guy sip from a plastic bottle of red juice-like beverage. I also watched him eating a red-flecked twinkie-like cake from its cellophane wrapper. But I didn’t get the cell … Continue reading →

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Hustle to Flow

Posted on September 16, 02008 by Fremont

There’s a new must-see environmental documentary, Flow, that opened this week. The trailer is available here: Watching just the trailer made me cringe. It’s the guilty conscience sort of cringe. Imagine how I’ll feel Thursday night walking out of the … Continue reading →

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My sin, my soul: ri-cot-ta

Posted on May 23, 02008 by Fremont

I pledge here and now to eat as much fresh ricotta this summer as my digestive system and sinuses can tolerate. Maybe it was all the years to wean off smoking and to develop sub-threshold taste detection for sugar and … Continue reading →

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Apple had a great fall

Posted on May 22, 02008 by Fremont

This apple was on display in a bowl at a design shop in Hayes Valley, San Francisco. Somehow it fell, I think on the mouth of a bottle at the other end of the table it was on. Interesting high … Continue reading →

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Back to work

Posted on May 21, 02008 by Fremont

Returning from days breaking from Gotham, I landed here to a beyond full time work mode. Not since the heyday of Internet bubbles have I worked as much as the next few months will demand of me. Seventy to eighty … Continue reading →

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Prandium it forward

Posted on May 20, 02008 by Fremont

A too-brief California prescription ended as it began—hoofing between the Bart station at 16th and meth addict landing, and home for (part of) my stay, lugging bags still too heavy for a chaika frame. On the way heading out, I … Continue reading →

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Specialty food—the innies

Posted on May 19, 02008 by Fremont

The innies have their charm too, but their babies haven’t fully developed into little demi-fruits. Belly buttons are dedicated to Raijin. Buen provecho..

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The Mighty Humble Blueberry

Posted on May 17, 02008 by Fremont

Folks, the weather in California couldn’t be perfect-er. It’s been sunny and sweaty up and down the coast. Fujin has blessed us with cooling winds to keep it cool enough. But this isn’t the first time the sun has followed … Continue reading →

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A food stroll through the Lower East Side

Posted on May 16, 02008 by Fremont

New York is one of those places, maybe THE place, where you can have a laundry list of food places that you want to hit. At least I do. I keep a running list of restaurants I want to try … Continue reading →

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The lovely downward spiral—when PMS and research deadlines collide

Posted on May 15, 02008 by Fremont

For the past few days, I have been on a culinary adventure. Here, I use the term lightly, very lightly. I usually consider myself a healthy eater and I love to cook. So, I make fantastic dishes at home and … Continue reading →

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Eat younger

Posted on May 14, 02008 by Fremont

As the owner of a skincare studio in Breckenridge, Colorado, I am not only interested in using the best topical treatments to retain youthful, healthy skin but also in understanding which foods benefit the skin from within. What we eat … Continue reading →

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Go west young prandium woman

Posted on May 13, 02008 by Fremont

One of the girls in class brought tiny homemade chilé and cheese tamales for everyone. Seeing them in their cooler reminded me of the tamale lady in San Francisco. I think I’ll try finding her this weekend. Wish me luck. … Continue reading →

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Party rages on at the apple

Posted on May 12, 02008 by Fremont

Kind of moody spooky. The apple remains and I’m figuring the residents have been enjoying quite a time for themselves. Though a few birds have come around to check things out. Maybe it’ll be time soon for the residents to … Continue reading →

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That’s not Mister Cone

Posted on May 12, 02008 by Fremont

But the shiny new ice cream trucks rolling around town are sure to give the old hometown favourite and Mister Softee a run for their sprinkles. The hand model was a no-show, so sorry if this isn’t the most artful … Continue reading →

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Picturing pesto ricotta omelette

Posted on May 11, 02008 by Fremont

Here are pictures from the study-aid omelette I made the other day. I confess. The past few omelette’s I’ve made stuck to the pan. The key really is to lower the flame once the beaten eggs are poured in. Slow … Continue reading →

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Specialty food—belly button

Posted on May 10, 02008 by Fremont

The final write is on through Monday night. I’ll head out momentstarily to sequester at the library for the rest of the afternoon. The technology dogs above are still mad I left them for the food dogs above. They’ve decided … Continue reading →

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Water on Tap—Upper East Side edition

Posted on May 9, 02008 by Fremont

For this week’s Water on Tap, Daily Prandium checked in with health food restaurants in Gotham’s Upper East Side to see if they filter tap water served to patrons. Candle 79 154 E 79th St | Btwn Lex & 3rd … Continue reading →

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Locked in the tower, again

Posted on May 8, 02008 by Fremont

Today begins my customary semester-end sequestration. With the exception of happy hour drinks tomorrow to celebrate with folks from the program who are graduating, I’m back in lock down mode. It will last through Monday night when final edits are … Continue reading →

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Working for my daily prandium

Posted on May 7, 02008 by Fremont

Last week I started working at a restaurant, a small hip Italian bistro in the West Village. I’m not telling you which place. If you’re in my grad program, then you know where. Otherwise, tant pis. As part of the … Continue reading →

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It looks almost like a black hole

Posted on May 6, 02008 by Fremont

But it’s a bowl of oat bran. They say it’s good for the heart. Bon nuit..

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Prandium this week

Posted on May 4, 02008 by Fremont

Since last posting Prandium this week, I’ve enjoyed quite a few restaurant cena. The other night, one of the Restaurant girls introduced me to black truffle-infused honey at Otto. On bread with fresh ricotta, I have fallen for my new … Continue reading →

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Rainy day oat bran

Posted on May 2, 02008 by Fremont

The time is 12 noon Pacific time. Have you enjoyed your cholesterol lowering oat bran today? Buen provecho..

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A bowl of oat bran

Posted on April 26, 02008 by Fremont

Have you eaten your oat bran today? Eighteen days left in the term. Writing and editing continues. Buen provecho et bon nuit..

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