Some addictions are bad, like crack for instance.  On the opposite  end of the spectrum, there are addictions worth having.  In my case, I have been addicted to Alexia Sweet Potato Fries.  I’ve been eating these as an after work snack for almost two months now and have yet to become bored of them.  The most appealing factor is that they are already julienned and are lightly seasoned.  Since most of the legwork is done, all there is to do is pre-heat the oven for a bit and then throw …

Back in the days of high school science and chemistry class, we all learned that we’re carbon-based life forms.  Well, to be more exact, we’re more like corn-based life forms.  As the documentary points out, corn has found it’s way into almost every item imaginable.  Most of the corn grown in America today isn’t used for human consumption, but is instead used to create sweeteners, animal feed, and cosmetic ingredients.
Think you’re eating 100% beef, well that cow you’re eating was raised on corn feed, so if you’re looking to avoid …

Today marks my third week in the Windy City, and aside from working, I’ve been eating…and eating…and eating.  I’ve always had trouble gaining weight, but it looks like that trouble may be over.  At the rate that I’ve been eating, I might soon have enough insulation to brave the chilly  and harsh Winter that’s coming down the road.
Chicago is a mecca for food lovers, even in the towns located near the it.  The city is so diverse and has so many dining options that it’s bound to satisfy the hunger …

I’ve always been a fan of MItsuwa.  There’s a place in my heart for it.  Selling all things Japanese and then some, it really knows how to attract a crowd with its special events.  This weekend, it was holding it’s annual blue fin tuna cutting demonstration and it was neat to watch it being done in person.  I realized that turning that hulking mound of fish into sashimi isn’t an easy task.  It took three people just to remove a quarter of the meat.

Getting ready to cut up this 300lb …

Well, it’s been a little over two weeks since my last post.  So what’s been going on so far?  Well, I’ve successfully moved to Chicago.  My furniture finally came and my apartment is pretty much set up.  I started my new job and I’ve been stuffing my face with food.

I’ve been trying hard to stay home to cook, but with so many restaurants around, it’s been quite a challenge.  There’s something to eat around almost every corner, and from my observations, Chicagoans know how to throw it down.  It’s a …