Michael Pollan talks to moths ...

Michael Pollan says that moths should: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly Pants.”




[once again Ms. Manitoba's brain strikes]

Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl

I'm reading this great book right now. Reichl is a good storyteller and this book is a memoir about part of her time with the NYTimes as a restaurant critic. Very interesting. Plus, she supplies recipes! What's not to like?

Want to know more about Ruth Reichl? Go here, oh compliant one.

Note: Ms. Manitoba has no affiliation with Ruth Reichl, her publisher, or the NYTimes. This is just a sincere recommendation.

EAT REAL in Oakland, CA

The Eat Real Food Festival is happening in Oakland this weekend. For those of you who live close by, I hope you go. There's some really good food there and other good stuff.

Here are some photos from the festival ...

All photos (c) 2009 K. Smokey Cormier

Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with any of the businesses or with Eat Real Food Festival. I'm just a loyal citizen in Oakland.

The folks at California Canoe and Kayak are really nice. I've rented a kayak from them a couple of times and went out with my daughters -- great fun!