I know it’s only April, but I think I’ve found my album of the year–”Have One On Me” by Joanna Newsom. “But, Ben!” you’ll protest, “You’ve tried hipping me to Joanna Newsom before and she screeches and she sounds like some elf and yes I respect that she’s creative and talented, but that’s not enough to keep me around.” Well, [...]

I had hummus. I forgot to mention that. I enjoyed it and look forward to meeting it again somewhere down the road. That makes it 20 down. 32 to go.

Although I’m only going to give myself credit for one new food, I did have a mixed dish of scallops and asparagus. I know for sure I’ve never had scallops before, but I think maybe back in the old days I accidentally had asparagus, and since I’m having fun with this new food thing, I’m willing to NOT claim asparagus, [...]

Shrimp. Tilapia. Chess pie. BLT. 18 down. 34 to go.

Here are recent new foods I’ve tried: Fried Okra Fried Green Tomatoes Palm Heart Grilled Pineapple The facts are: (1) Okra is as slimy as people say it is. Now that I’ve had it, I don’t think I’ll ever have it again. Not terrible, but nothing to crave. (2) Fried Green Tomatoes are better than Okra, but I’m probably not [...]