Thursday Tidbits

“The expression does not make sense when translated into English, but I love it: Poisson d’avril, which literally means April’s Fish.

Well, I guess I know what we are eating tonight. And that is no joke.”

– Béa, La Tartine Gourmande

News, randomness, happenings, discussions, murmurings from around New England. Served up fresh daily. Past Servings
Got a tip for a tidbit? Tweet: @pubradiokitchen or email: prk@wbur.org

Calling all Dylan Thomas Wannabes
“Bukowski Tavern, Harpoon, and The Weekly Dig have teamed up again for the “Pint and Pen” writing contest.”

Reasons to Go Vegetarian III
“A man replicates an iconic work of art using just the grease from fast food burgers.”

Egg Farm Investigation
“New England’s largest egg farm is being investigated by Maine authorities after allegations of animal cruelty, including too many hens stuffed in cages.” Hat Tip: Menu Pages Boston Blog

Let Justice Grow
“Now that there’s a vegetable garden on the White House lawn, how about one in front of the courthouse in Northampton?”

Boston Foodie Finds Zen in the Kitchen Implements
“Ergonomically correct, simple, shined and sharpened perfection.”

“And we’ve got to get ourselves. Back to the garden”
“Denise Cross made dinner for all her neighbors on Sunday. Next week, it’ll be someone else’s turn.”

Ecco, Ecco, Ecco
The Phoenix’s Robert Nadeau visits “East Boston’s first trendy bistro...”

Chefs Passover Favorites
“For UpStairs on the Square chef Steven Brand, it’s his aunt Sylvia Goldberg’s matzo ball soup with fava beans and escarole.”

And its one of “Opera Man’s” Favorites
“Manchester’s Red Arrow Diner is a local landmark, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”

But Please First Watch Episode #649 First
Dale Cruse: “Has Wine Library TV Jumped The Shark?”

Ah, Nuts!
“Whole Foods Market is recalling its 365 Everyday Value brand in-shell Dry Roasted and Salted Pistachios.”

Smorgasboards:

Tastes Great, Less Filling
“What foods do you LOVE that are also really good for you?”

BackBayGirl Wants to Know
It seems like many people say Restaurant Week meals at restaurants are not very good. Why do people continue to go then?”

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