Monthly Archives: February 2010

Oh, Sandy!

Steele, North Dakota World’s largest sandhill crane (Sandy) In the race to build the superlative beast, it appears that the contest for world’s largest sandhill crane is down to a field of one. The 40-foot tall sheet metal avian (“Sandy”)  … Continue reading

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Cock-a-doodle-doo

Rooster Testicles Mon Land Hot Pot City, San Gabriel, CA Although I’ve never seen a rooster strutting around the barnyard “balls-out”, I was surprised to learn that they actually have testicles. As a food adventurer, it occurred to me that … Continue reading

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Dirty Socks Hot Spring

Owens Lake in California’s Eastern Sierra mountains was once a lush wetland, but since most of the water was diverted to Los Angeles, it is a dry desert bed. At the southeast edge is a small man-made pool fed from … Continue reading

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Toast’s Best Friend (Or Worst Enemy)

United Kingdom Marmite Over the years, I have had the pleasure and opportunity to savor unusual food from across the globe. I have enjoyed guinea pig at at a table where the other diners didn’t like the way the entree … Continue reading

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O What A Glorious Sicht

Scotland, UK Burns Night Supper Few events celebrate both a famous poet and a national dish quite like the Scottish celebration that is the Burns Supper. The event is traditionally held on the birthday of “Scotland’s favorite son” and national … Continue reading

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