Kobayashi, a six-time world hot dog eating champion from Japan, consumed 5 3/4 P’zones in a six-minute span of chaotic consumption Saturday to edge Chestnut. The 25-year-old from San Jose, Calif., wolfed down 5 1/2 P’zones on Stage 15 at Sony Studios.
via yahoo news
Julia Child speaking of James Beard.
I think that this is what all good eaters should strive to be; well-rounded, friendly, and most of all, love to eat.
Thedailygreen.com reports on the staggering loss of bees last winter. It seems that commercial beekeepers have lost more than the smaller operations due to the stress that the large operation puts on the bees.
So get some bees and put ‘em in your yard!
Rachel at the City Pages reminds us (if it’s not already circled in red on your calendar) that June 6th is the midwest qualifier for the most famous eating competition in the world. I don’t know who’s going to show up, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut? (‘Joey Chestnut is truly an American hero and a national treasure.’ - IFOCE profile) The lovable, yet moronic Eater X? or my favorite, Eric “Badlands” Booker? (you can get his album ‘Hungry & Focused’ at his website).
Who knows what June 6th will bring, but get there early, because this is the only IFOCE sanctioned eating event in Minnesota this year.
I like the way this guy thinks.
He eventually built the bridge with the help of a laser cutter. Photos and more info here.
I want to hang out with this kid.
This article in the Post outlines some inexpensive cuts to cook up this Memorial Day weekend. There’s even a handy pdf to help. Just remember, most butchers are closed Sundays, and most likely are closed this Monday, so get your shopping done early.
I took part and talked about food, but mostly I was there to get internet famous. Watch out Kari Farrell!
