"men" news and stories

A couple of guys up in Seattle had an argument about what the best local burger was. Unable to come to a consensus, they devoted an entire week to scouring the area and sampling burgers. Since 2003, when they started, they have expanded their search area to all of Washington State and added four more friends to their tasting panel. It may not be scientific - not that tasting a burger can really ever be completely objective - but it is thorough. The Seattle PI has a day-by-day account of this year's tasting tour. They started off with the 10-lb. Tsunami Burger at the Corral Drive-In and ate at one classic burger joint on each subsequent day. This year's winner was the Chuck Wagon Drive-In in Mount Vernon, WA. But even though we now know the winner, as with most food related endeavors, getting there is half the fun, so take a minute to peruse the whole story, especially if you're in the Pacific Northwest.

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The annual meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists, a group of scientists and researchers who study and develop foods, is taking place right now in Florida. During one of the sessions, a food toxicologist revealed that the number of study participants is skewed towards men. Consequently, the results of such studies may not be as reflective of women, or women's physiology, than they are of men's.

The Society for Women's Health Research found that the biggest reasons for non-participation (16% each) are lack of interest and worry about the risk. Until more women decided to participate in these studies, bringing up the numbers to equal men's participation, women should realize that not every result might apply in the same way to them, as metabolism, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, lactation and menopause all might affect the outcome. Consequently, the results of some studies might need to be taken with a grain of salt, even the ones about salt.

The Society for Women's Health Research has more information about current studies and ongoing research.

 

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You can tell from the title of See Dad Cook: The Only Book a Guy Needs to Feed Family and Friends (and Himself) that this cookbook might be a good bet for a Father's Day gift. It is written by one of my favorite cookbook authors, Wayne Harley Brachman, whose funny, clear tone makes his books fun to read, in addition to being great to cook from.

See Dad Cook is based on the premise that most fathers have a fairly limited amount of time and skill in the kitchen, but still want and need to be able to put together a few different meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner - for their families. Brachman included many of the recipes that he enjoys with his two kids, including basics like Blueberry Pancakes, Tuna Salad and Chicken Schnitzel. He also included a lot of tips on getting kids involved with the cooking and on how to stock the pantry to make sure you have most of what is needed to prepare the recipes in the book. The dishes may not be the pinnacle of gourmet cooking, but they are comfort food that the whole family is sure to enjoy.

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It is a myth that only women want chocolate - guys like it just as much. Dean & Deluca must have someone working for them who knows this and came up with a cute way to package chocolate up as a suitable Father's Day gift. While most dads are getting ties or yet another set of socket wrenches, you can get your dad some tools that he'll really enjoy: chocolate tools. The "set" includes three wrenches, needle-nose pliers and a couple of nuts and bolts. All are made out of 56% cocoa chocolate, which should be pleasing to the taste buds of both milk and dark chocolate lovers. The tools are also dusted in cocoa powder, which D&D says gives them a "rusty" look, though most chocolate fans would probably just say it makes them look even more delicious.

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I have no idea why I'm reading Men's Health. Regardless, the magazine has an article that encourages men to cook these seven dishes from around the world at home, to keep them lighter than the restaurant versions that are always loaded with too much pasta, rice and potatoes. Men's Health says that the "secret isn't tiny, Frenchman-like portions; it's a redistribution of nutrients." Hey, if it makes you look like Mr. Cooking Guy in the photo, I'm all for it! 

The recipes are for:

1. Curried Shrimp Kebabs with Basmati Rice (Indian)
2. Sausage and Pepper Pasta (Italian)
3. Steak and Bean Burrito (Mexican)
4. Pork Fried Rice (Chinese)
5. Teriyaki Salmon Bowl with Broccoli (Japanese)
6. Cajun Chicken Fingers with Sweet Potato Fries
7. Broiled Lamb Chop over Cucumber Tomato Salad (Greek)

The recipes are for one portion though. I'd double it, and make dinner for yourself and your date!