Food Pieces
I like writing Food Pieces. I've found, however, that it isn't as easy as it looks:
Curry - This tries to explain the concept of curry to a very unadventurous New Hampshire dining public.
Maple Season - A seasonal piece about maple syrup.
Coffee - This story was assigned by one of my editors, who came to me in a state of amazement one day and asked, "Hey - did you know that there are people who pay a dollar-fifty for a cup of coffee?!".
Kosher - An introduction to kosher food in a very goy area (Keene, NH).
*Meatloaf - A surprisingly interesting topic.
Trout - A patriotic look at trout. (Don't ask.)
Sweet Corn - A sentimental, seasonal piece about corn on the cob.
Mangos - A highly romantic look at mangos.
*Chili - A look at the link between chili and American manhood.
Peas - An effort to make an essentially mundane topic interesting. Peas actually have a spicier history than you might suspect.
*Rhubarb - An examination of the role of rhubarb in cooking and lexicography.
Strawberries - Why picking your own strawberries is worth the effort.
Cooking With Cast Iron - Are cast-iron frying pans a "guy thing"?.
Brownies - The ultimate comfort food.
Goya - An open love letter to the Goya Food Corporation.
4 A.M. at the Red Arrow - This was half of a two part portrait of a local diner looking at it by day and by night. I covered the night shift and made a shocking discovery.
Manchester - Condiment City - A cover story for HippoPress Manchester on how what you put on your corndog says about you as a citizen.
The Grumpy Vegetarian - A rant from HippoPress Manchester's food section about the tribulations of a New Hampshire vegetarian.
Manchester Meats Its Destiny - A feature for HippoPress Manchester about whether or not it's possible to cook real barbecue north of the Mason-Dixon Line.
At Burger King, Your Way Isn't Always a Good Way - A reaction to Burger King's new vegetarian "burger".
If It Doesn't Move, Deep-Fry It! - An experiment in deeply disturbing fried foods.
More Food Than You Can Shake a Lamb Shank At - A look at the food served at Glendi, Manchester's annual Greek festival.
Tropical Drink Safari - A look at some of the larger, froofier tropical drinks in the greater Manchester area.
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