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Reading and Eating Don't Mix

By Glenn Roberts

Home Builder with Retired

March 30, 2011 04:36 AM

I was reading the Seattle Times (in newsprint format) this morning while eating my breakfast. And since this is Wednesday I anticipated the "FOOD" section would have something interesting.

Keep in mind, this is the age when fast food emporiums are taken to task for the high fat content of the meals they serve and people are actually suing such establishments for making them fat.

An egg Toast

Stick with me..who doesn't like French Toast? And why not throw a fried egg on the plate with it. A good winter "Let's go skiing today," kind of treat. Well here is a treat that I'm sure will send a few of you running for the bathroom.

Tete de cochon as described: Between the egg and French toast are tongue, jowl, cheeks and brain, poached in pork fat, breaded and deep fried.

Access the article to see the picture in the Times and read the review of Local 360.

Local 360 makes an effort to acquire all it serves from within a 360 mile radius of Seattle. I don't know if they're posting a calorie count or fat content statistics, but I'm guessing that compared to Subway and McDonalds their market share is way down. If you go to Local 360, 2234 First Ave, Seattle, WA, let me know how you like it. For now, I'll stick with home cookin'.

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Melanie Hedrick

Elite Texas Properties, the best homes from McKinney to Dallas! - McKinney, TX

972-816-7205

Yuk! Sounds like they're trying to make a name for themselves based on shock value -- rather than what consumers would really want. It certainly got my attention!

Mar 30, 2011 04:40 AM

Rene Fabre

ARFCO Media - Renton, WA

Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Might be good for a serious hangover? I'm not much of a breakfast eater these days and when I do, I like to keep it light... The egg and toast would do me fine.

Mar 30, 2011 04:41 AM

Mike Jaquish

Realty Arts - Cary, NC

919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

I don't care what you say. I'm NOT eatin' THAT!

LOL

Adrian Willanger

206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA

Profit from my two decades of experience

Good morning, I like the concept of trying to stay with goods from within a 360 mile radius, but with today's offering of jowl, cheeks and brains I'll stick to my Special "K" breakfast.

Mar 30, 2011 04:44 AM

Glenn Roberts

Retired - Seattle, WA

Melanie - They've made a name with me,,,

René - The article makes it sound like a happy hour treat. I suspect those with an owlish temperament might find it palatable.

Mike - A second that.

Adrian - A light breakfast serves me well.

Mar 30, 2011 04:57 AM

Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.WarrenCountyOhioRealEstate.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Glenn....can't say that recipe makes me want to jump on it.

Mar 30, 2011 05:05 AM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

GLenn, when I wake up in the morning I grab my iPad. I go to the weather then I'm off to the local sections of our for major local news outlets and catch up what's happening in our area. I enjoy a 50/50 breakfast of protein and fruit. I've found the newspapers are just advertising supplements...

Mar 30, 2011 06:38 AM

Barbara Todaro

Keller Williams Elite - Franklin, MA

"connecting land with builders"

Glenn.......that article was disgusting.....chicken wings that are pink inside....if that doesn't kill you, nothing will.

Mar 30, 2011 06:54 AM

Bliz - Jumping on it just may ruin a good pair of shoes.

Paul - I have a question for you. We're trying to justify buying a tablet of some kind verses subscribing to the Times. to have the paper delivered it costs $5.60 per week or about $22.40 per month. For your tablet what do you pay for Internet services/ Times subscription (not that you need it) or what ever to use your Ipad?

Barbara - Chicken? I guess I'm guilty (thankfully) of not finsihing the article.

Mar 30, 2011 07:08 AM

Mitch Gover

BidOnRealty.com - Orlando, FL

Wow. I'm feeling a little tightness in my chest just looking at that picture. I think I need to take an aspirin, just in case.

Mar 30, 2011 08:32 AM

Mitch - Maybe a full sized aspirin too. Not just a baby one.

Mar 30, 2011 09:15 AM

Tish Lloyd

BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC

Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

That's just downright disgusting!!!!! Sounds a bit Scottish!!!!!

Mar 30, 2011 02:07 PM

Tish - Because you are bound by Fair Housing laws, I question you bringing the Scottish eating habits into this venue.

Mar 30, 2011 02:15 PM

David - Maybe it's divided 8 ways.

Mar 30, 2011 04:57 PM

Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Yuck. This is absolutely disgusting. What on earth are they thinking.

Mar 30, 2011 05:33 PM

Jane - I love sushi and that can be a little weird in the reading of it, but poached in pork fat and then breaded and deep fried? EEEW.

Mar 30, 2011 05:50 PM

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