Here's what's cooking around town today...
What to get your favourite TTC driver for Christmas? A thermos. We've all been there - stuck on a bus or streetcar while the driver stops for coffee. And while we desperately wish he'd hurry up, inside the coffee shop there's another group of disgruntled citizens - those chagrined by the driver's gall at jumping the line. [National Post: Posted Toronto]
Wait, I thought y'all said you wouldn't pay for content on the intarwebs!!! Despite the quality writing and directing of profits to worthy food-related charities, can online food magazine Spezzatino really get away with charging readers to access content? At least one food blogger thinks they can. [Andrea the Gastronaut]
We know we eat too much salt, but can't seem to figure out how to stop. (Hint - it starts with cutting out the processed foods, not taking the shaker off the table.) [Toronto Sun]
Yes, the Burger Bar has plenty of great burgers, but Brock Shepard hasn't stopped making his signature cocktails. [Gremolata]
Oh, it must be December. Where otherwise decent writers are reduced to compiling gift guides, and then "best of" lists because somewhere, an editor or publisher believes that people are sheep and need to be told what to like and buy. Good times. Here, some stuff for "foodies". [Toronto Life: Daily Dish]
A more useful guide if you're looking for something your food-loving friend doesn't already have is Dean Tudor's list of food-related book reviews. [Gothic Epicures VinCuisine]
What food items do you buy regularly that carry a 2800% mark-up? Pretty much everything in the spice aisle. [Well Preserved]
Interesting. I never thought of it that way. Thanks for keeping my blog in your reader (or radar) even though content has been sparse.
Thanks for the link to my book reviews, I appreciate it very much.
Andrea, it's actually a big issue. The concept hasn't worked for major papers, or other subscriber-run sites. I think things will eventually (5 to 10 years) go that way, but for now most people still can't wrap their heads around paying for online content.
Dean, you're welcome. :)
In that Toronto Life gift guide, particularly amusing is the $10 stainless steel, anti-garlic "soap". Any self-respecting home cook already knows that an ordinary stainless steel tablespoon will do the same job -- and it's free!