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Bits and Bites October 2014

Soylent interest fading - good! I hate the idea. Cooking real food does not have to be complicated and should be/can easily be a joyful part of the daytoday. http://grist.org/list/so-long-soylent-world-remembers-that-eating-rules/?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feed

Do Men and Women cook differently? For sure. Obviously we cannot generalize too much, everyone is different. But after 20 yrs in a professional kitchen, I would say that most of the time these points hold true : men like their gadgets, compete more, are sloppier, taste and nurture less than perform . They swear, but whine less, do what needs to be done with less fuss, beer at the end of the night as opposed to a heart to heart hash out.‎ I don't agree that the girls aren't ready for service; most question themselves and worry more than the guys. It's not smart to be cocky when it comes to MEP. But it's true that guys are often faster, again that competition thing. Sometimes there isn’t room for nitpicky, fairness or feelings. The best kitchen formula is a mix of the two types, gender aside.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/relationships/11161139/Do-men-and-women-cook-differently.html

Always more restaurants opening in Mtl, who can keep track? http://montreal.eater.com/2014/10/3/6906077/get-to-know-the-bumper-crop-of-new-montreal-restaurants

Eating well at the end of the road Inspiration from Alaska with a young pig farmer, the locals and chefrugees People close to the land naturally spend more time on their food, a way of life. It’s nice to see a vibrant food community so far north. Can’t help but note that with govt grants/when someone else is paying for the tunnels, the sky is the limit, crazy projects can see the light of day, and then carry on.. http://www.eater.com/2014/10/15/6971503/homer-alaska

Nitrite brief - most of our intake is natural, not necessarily a bad word.  Probably a good idea to avoid excess additives but no need to freak out over some quality charcuterie in your diet either..  http://www.takepart.com/article/2014/10/08/cured-meat-nitrites-cancer?cmpid=foodinc-fb

Champagne quotes I love bubbles and the stories they inspire.. http://firstwefeast.com/drink/champagne-quotes-from-the-famous-drinkers-who-loved-it-best/

Ten things to fix the food system besides GMO labelling  http://grist.org/food/10-things-that-would-fix-the-food-system-faster-than-gmo-labeling/