[The Guardian is a newspaper that I read, trust, and support. Even when they sell you something, it seems to be something of substance and value, as opposed to something that makes you smell better, look sexier, or lose weight. These are things, like the Ol' Vermonter's ax, of which he say "Best durn tool... Continue Reading →
One Blog Leads to Another
[This guy did not get the memo that Silverback Digest does not post political material or pornography. We will, however, post material by other bloggers that we find representative of the material that we will not originate ourselves. Bruce Cameron Elliott was mentioned in yesterday's post about Tony Bourdain. I took a look and, sure... Continue Reading →
Emeril Didn’t Bomb Cambodia
By Shannon Larson Boston Globe Staff, Updated November 30, 2023, Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain never shied away from expressing his contempt for Henry Kissinger. While having drinks with guests on an episode in Indonesia for his “Parts Unknown” program, the celebrated chef shared a cutting joke. The conversation had turned to discussing how the United... Continue Reading →
Anthony Bourdain, the Man Who Invented Snark
[I was in my car when I got a call from SB Sandy. Had I heard the news? Anthony Bourdain killed himself. I wasn't surprised. Anthony Bourdain was my longtime travel companion. I followed him through Parts Unknown, No Reservations, and even The Layover. I slaughtered a pig with him in the South Pacific, went... Continue Reading →