Tag Archives: travel

III – Chicken chronicles

Posted on July 15, 02009 by Fremont

My first chicken dinner (This post is a contribution by the farmer man who raised the chickens I’ve been writing and talking about for the past several weeks. He was kind enough to let me post what he wrote, about … Continue reading →

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II – Chicken chronicles

Posted on July 15, 02009 by Fremont

Bastille day poulets Pictures are still pending It was a fine and beauteous day in the ‘burgh for Bastille Day. Sunny and not too hot, with a fine breeze blowing through seated at Monsieur’s picnic table while admiring the lushness … Continue reading →

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I – Chicken chronicles

Posted on July 5, 02009 by Fremont

Tortilla deux hommes Pictures pending Brunch the morning after a long afternoon processing chickens — which I’m tapping about and will post here, pics and all — was not without its chicken product — the egg, several of them. Killing … Continue reading →

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A History Lesson in a Pipkin

Posted on July 1, 02009 by Fremont

(I was unable to attend this event. Erin presented a paper she wrote and was kind enough to procure the rabbit recipe and write about it for DP. –JJF) Written by Erin Laverty “Take a pipkin…” the recipe begins. “Hmm,” … Continue reading →

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Just read, Doggit read list

Posted on June 24, 02009 by Fremont

Pic still pending. Finding myself frustrated by things recently. Life and myself, generally, are very well – the best it has been in years (the personal, barring worldwide externalities). But a peeve has been needling at me. It has nothing … Continue reading →

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From atop a pedestal at Diner

Posted on May 17, 02009 by Fremont

A twitter while I ate at Diner in Williamsburg, Brooklyn this afternoon. NOTE: Scroll to the bottom of this post and read from the bottom up, in the opposite order that they’re numbered… 1. A fine date with m’self & … Continue reading →

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The eve of Easter eve

Posted on April 9, 02009 by Fremont

Bouna notte..

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Ice cream season is officially open

Posted on March 24, 02009 by Fremont

It’s still cold out and my hands are slowly and only barely recovering from how dry they become in winter weather. But on my way back from Mum’s lake place, in Whitney Point, before the turnout to route 81, I … Continue reading →

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Lucia redux

Posted on March 22, 02009 by Fremont

Avis was not working the day I arrived again at the little market hanging at the edge of California’s wild and wooly Central Coast. But when I spotted this in the cooler, couldn’t help myself and took the picture. Yes, … 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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In Algiers

Posted on January 18, 02009 by Fremont

DISCLAIMER & WARNING: If you are a rabid animal-rights-type vegetarian and/or don’t have a stomach for some less delicate events in life, please do not read this. . . I started using Twitter recently. I’ve been using Facebook since last … Continue reading →

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Election day

Posted on November 4, 02008 by Fremont

9:45 AM EST—It’s morning on election day. Some major fog has rolled in over the Hudson. I suppose because it’s a warmer day. Temps are currently at about 54°F out and looks sunny up above. So, hopefully this blanket will … Continue reading →

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Teapot needs a cosy

Posted on October 17, 02008 by Fremont

My fridge Knows When its Cold outside It succumbs And Follows suit Why one stays put when the desire to leave remains strong. . . Bon nuit..

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French benefits

Posted on October 12, 02008 by Fremont

When ‘the French’ arrived for lil’sis’ wedding, they brought with them des rillettes et du andouille for Monsieur et moi to enjoy. These make for a delicious, though not the heart-healthiest, and simple meal. A glass of red wine, some … Continue reading →

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A baguette request

Posted on September 29, 02008 by Fremont

Going through more stuff, things, papers and piles. I found an entry I wrote during a trip to Monhegan Island back in, I think it was 01994. It was my second time there to stay with a friend and her … Continue reading →

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Getting figgy with it

Posted on September 27, 02008 by Fremont

I’ve been up to something this week. It happens to include eating quite a lot of figs. No, I’m not exploring new or revisited options in bulimia. Actually, I can eat fruit for days and suffer no trouble in a … Continue reading →

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Friday night debate

Posted on September 26, 02008 by Fremont

It’d be a fine night for another anchovy pizza with seltzer or a beer. 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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Woolly forecast

Posted on September 23, 02008 by Fremont

I captured the little fella after nearly rolling over him with my horseless carriage. Yes, I am a mad swirver when avoiding critters, assorted vermin, even and especially long-legged rats on the road. I never fully recovered from when, during … Continue reading →

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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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One good meal lakeside

Posted on September 20, 02008 by Fremont

The red night sailors delight was a bit misleading. The next day turned out to be grey, not rainy; the heavy atmosphere slowed everyone down.. Or were we still digesting from the moules and clams in the tastiest homemade moules … Continue reading →

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Hindu beef

Posted on September 18, 02008 by Fremont

I’m only reluctantly returning to this post. I ate this meal at a Korean restaurant in midtown. It was a fine enough meal. Tasty. But it was disturbing for me. My dear sister-friend from India now eats beef. She had … Continue reading →

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Hope and dash

Posted on September 10, 02008 by Fremont

A beautiful mosaic of a bleak, dying, wintry landscape on a lousy day. I felt like the broken bare tree towards the left. A word to the wise from one who was not until that day.. Don’t put your huevos … Continue reading →

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These things we cherish

Posted on June 13, 02008 by Fremont

The passion for destruction.. ..is also a creative passion. Ciao..

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Simple ou double?

Posted on June 7, 02008 by Fremont

Deux simples, mint chocolat chip.. ..et deux plus simples, chocolat walnut et coffee.. Buen provecho..

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Plain old cup of coffee

Posted on June 6, 02008 by Fremont

A work at home lifestyle afforded the luxury of developing an elaborate (by USAmerican standards) morning coffee ritual. It started about three years ago while I was studying nutrition. The whole thing would last about two hours everyday, including time … Continue reading →

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Eat $#@! and die

Posted on June 5, 02008 by Fremont

The graphic was designed by a guy from Portland, OR. I bought a bunch of his stickers at Villians on Haight in San Francisco a few weeks ago. But they didn’t have his name on hand. I figured I’d be … Continue reading →

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The rules of Eating Club

Posted on May 30, 02008 by Fremont

The first rule of Eating Club is, you only tell trusted colleagues and food friends about Eating Club. The second rule of Eating Club is, you do not talk about Eating Club to food tools. If someone says stop, goes … Continue reading →

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The incredible readable Eggcyclopedia

Posted on May 29, 02008 by Fremont

One of the resources I use when writing lists the American Egg Board’s Eggcyclopedia in the bibliography. This is my new favourite resource of the week. It provides detailed information for all things egg related, from air cell to foam, … Continue reading →

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Summer intersession free read

Posted on May 28, 02008 by Fremont

During winter and summer breaks, I can get around to the pile of books there’s no time to read during the class terms. I call these intersession free reads. Since my work schedule for the summer just changed, I finally … Continue reading →

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Out of the fire

Posted on May 25, 02008 by Fremont

Last family supper 052502008 Boxed penne rigate pasta cooked al dente Red sauce of unknown origin (house made or jar?) Fresh fennel Fresh parsley Sel In the large family meal flat bottomed pot, all ingredients were mixed together. It didn’t … Continue reading →

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