Category Archives: Comestibles

Katsiki Yiouvetsi and The Fall

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Eric

Two friends and I went out to dinner and a movie in Palo Alto tonight. We had a wonderful dinner at Evvia; I had the Katsiki Yiouvetsi, which is a goat casserole braised with pearl onions, artichokes, and feta cheese. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating graduation

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Eric

Mike, Diane, Dan and I went to Scott’s Seafood in San Jose for dinner. I had a cup of New England style clam chowder, the seared ahi tuna entrée, and the crème brulee. Everything was delicious, and the service was … Continue reading →

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The suboptimal way to enjoy a milkshake

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Eric

On the way to a friend’s house, I went to a drive-through and ordered a burger and a shake. I still had the several-day-old remainder of a beverage in the cupholder that I needed to dispose of, but there was … Continue reading →

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Autographed SF 49ers team picture stolen from Steven’s Cheesesteaks

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Eric

Several times a week I eat at Steven’s Cheesesteaks in Sunnyvale. The restaurant is decorated with a lot of pictures and memorabilia relating to Philadelphia, but there is also an autographed 1990 San Francisco 49ers team picture. Or at least … Continue reading →

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Tasty tuna snacks

Posted on May 3, 2007 by Eric

At the entrance to Fry’s checkout line, they had a display stand of “MyGourmet Tuna” snacks, described as a “Meal To Go,” “Low Carb Wild Caught.” They contain a small can of tuna salad with various added spices, six crackers, … Continue reading →

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Cause of death: a new Ben and Jerry’s flavor

Posted on April 12, 2007 by Eric

When I’m found dead, they won’t have to perform an autopsy. The cause will be an overdose of Ben and Jerry’s new flavor, Bananas on the Rum. It’s currently only available from their “Scoop Shops.” Had it existed at the … Continue reading →

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Don’t click the link!

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Eric

If you’re on a diet, don’t even think about Pepperidge Farm Cream-Filled Pirouttes. Are these actually still legal?

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The Poor College Student Diet

Posted on September 6, 2006 by Eric

Back when I was in college before, and always short of money, I did what many students have done over the years, and subsisted largely on one of the least expensive foods available, boxed macaroni and cheese. But when you … Continue reading →

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Metavegetarian

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Eric

Some coworkers and I were discussing diets, including vegetarian diets. I pointed out that I am a metavegetarian. When I eat animals, I try to only eat animals that are vegetarian. However, I make an exception for seafood; a strict … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve learned this week

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Eric

Probably of no use to anyone else. While cold pizza is OK for breakfast, cold Chicken Burrito Supremes are not. Mission College parking lot C offers a reasonably good view of the fireworks display on July 3 at the nearby … Continue reading →

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