Monday, March 28, 2011

When Food Attacks!

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Many, many years ago, I stopped assigning moral value to food. Nommy noms are no longer "good" or "bad," they are just food.  Cakes aren't sinful, candy bars aren't naughty, carrot sticks aren't chaste, lettuce doesn't make me worthy of love and praise. I eat food and it is just food, and my life is infinitely happier that way.  As I always say, the only thing you should ever feel guilty about eating is babies.

Since I've chosen to surround myself with people who feel the same for so long, it is now really foreign to me when I go visit food blogs full of amazing, delicious-looking pictures like those at Willow Bird Baking or I Am Baker and people in the comments talk about how dangerous the food is.  My mind automatically pictures little cake truffle gangs, or confectioneries with bombs strapped to their bodies.



Really, the only dangers inherent to food that I am willing to acknowledge are a) allergies, b) spoilage/poisoning and/or c) inhaling it into your lungs by accident, which I tend to do way too often for my own liking.


No really, that is all I am willing to acknowledge. Humor blarg. Serious debate is prohibited. As is the "D" word...
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46 comments:

  1. RheaMarch 28, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    ROFLMAO! The voice my inner dialogue attributed to that adorable truffle is beyond amusing. Love!

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  2. Ms. MMMarch 28, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Oh...that truffle is too cute for me to be scared of him.

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  3. skin_art_junkieMarch 28, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    OMG, I love you. And you should make that truffle your profile picture on either the blarg FB or your regular FB.

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  4. Michelle StilesMarch 28, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Food is not evil as much as people make it out to be. I might put this picture on my fridge when I need a little reminder. You rock!

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  5. New Jersey MemoriesMarch 28, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    You certainly have a unique way of looking at things! "Truffle gangs" LOL!

    Congratulations on being Blogger's Blog of Note today!

    http://www.newjerseymemories.com

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  6. dys·func·tionMarch 28, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Congrats on the Blog of Note.

    You're hilarious! I particularily loved the cotton candy tree incident. I tend to assume that everyone steals all of my good ideas, because they're super awesome ideas. So...y'know...

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  7. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I'm so glad I found you on Blog of Note. I lived this way for many years and enjoyed a healthy reltionship with food, as food, not a moral statement. I'm working on getting back to the place. Thanks for the sainity and laughs!

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  8. RonjaMarch 28, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    I showed your blarg to the boyfriend person, and he laughed! This is a big deal so I had to tell you. I had more to this comment, but the internet ate it and this is all I could remember.

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  9. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I'm here through Blog of Note and I must say, Blogger got it right this time. I read this post and cracked up. Seriously, I'm typing this with only two fingers while the rest of me lays shattered in pieces.

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  10. RSMarch 28, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    hello there!

    first of all, CONGRATS on becoming blogger of note. I'm happy that you're what I call a DOODLER. Cos, well, u DOODLE. And I do too! And unlike others who draw all sorts of picasso art with their photoshop, u draw awesome, funtastic cartoons which I myself DO from time to time on my blog. =DDD

    Can't wait to read more of your blog posts.

    Congrats again.

    From a fellow doodler.

    P.S: doodler is starting to sound weird.

    www.riskofrain.com

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  11. +mollyMarch 28, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I can identify with this on many levels... great post!(:

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  12. Jason "The Car Buying King"March 28, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    LOL!! Congrats on the Blog of Note!! Keep it up.

    The Car Buying King

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  13. AMMarch 28, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    glad to have found this blog. love it :)

    congrats on the blog of note..

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  14. roothMarch 28, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Can I just say that the fact you can choose "llama" for a reaction makes this the best blarg ever?

    PS - Have you ever checked out the statue of the Madre Patria in Lima, Peru? She has a llama crown (animal) sitting on her head instead of the llama crown (flame) that was intended.

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  15. crowleyancantoMarch 28, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Ha...so cute little tough guy truffle! Come 'ere...come to momma!

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  16. Kerri CarrieMarch 29, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I love, love, LOVE this blog entry. This is something I'm currently struggling with - trying to stop seeing food as good and bad etc and just enjoying it. Moderation is everything, I shouldn't deprive myself of chocolate or something I enjoy just because someone else says I should.

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  17. WanMarch 29, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    I. Love. This. Blog.

    ...and I'm a first time reader. Frankly, I was waiting for a blog like this to show up on Blogs of Note - I mean, I admire certain blogs that were mentioned, and as a wannabe graphic designer, I loved some of the creative layouts that certain illustrators have made for themselves.

    But this... this is the whole package I was looking for. Brilliant words ( I like to read, but some illustrators barely write, let alone try to crack a joke), awesome artwork, AND a comfortable layout that suits and goes with everything you post. It's like a perfect home for your material, honestly - and that's coming from someone who's totally obsessed with blogger interior design, haha. So yeah, I REALLY admire this place.

    Based on your insistence of what it is though, shouldn't this go on Blargs of Note? Haha - lame joke I know, don't kill me. But yeah, I just wanna thank you for putting out such a fantastic blog - I totally can't wait to browse further into it. :D

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  18. AJMarch 29, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    :) I LOVED THAT ! I really liked that one. Food is Food.. simple as that. Never care if its good or bad or whatever... Very nice... very interesting!

    Good one!

    Apurva
    http://apurvaoka.blogspot.com

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  19. TexaGermaFinlaNadianMarch 29, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Haha, what a great way to look at food! Congrats on the BON, what an honor! :)
    http://texagermanadian.blogspot.com/

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  20. neo.enviroMarch 29, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    *throws wallet at truffle* take it!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Hey congratulations on being on Bloggers Note. :)

    http://realdistresseddeals.com/distressed-deals/

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  22. Aubert AldabaMarch 29, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Wow! Now i know why ur on Bloggers Note! Congratz on that! Hope you can visit me too :)

    http://houseofblogger.blogspot.com/

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  23. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Love your work.

    emmaodettebarnett.blogspot.com

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  24. Sweety PieMarch 29, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Yeap. Food is food and people should enjoy it. Though I also know that food is better when I don't over eat it. But I think light food is rubbish, if you want to eat something good, eat real food. I've been terrorizing all my family and friends, so they wouldn't eat light version of food, and I am finally little getting through :D

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  25. JetMarch 29, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Ahhhh!! Congrats on the Blog of Note!! Keep ur job ^^~.


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  26. VaishVijayMarch 29, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Finally, I see someone declaring wholeheartedly in favor of food!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    I agree in moderation and to not obsess over food, but to say "food is food" is extremely shortsighted. Is a twinkie equal to fresh vegetables? Hardly. If food is food, why have the rates of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and obesity shot up at precisely the same time we have changed the way we eat?
    "Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food

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  28. JaneMarch 29, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    First of all, congrats on becoming a blog of note. I'd like to become one myself. My interests lie more in being green. Hey, if you're interested, here's a teaser:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYJRSDeQbtI

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  29. JRoseMarch 29, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Aww, and I thought we were in the clear... boo hiss! "Humor blarg. Serious debate is prohibited."

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  30. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    LOL loved it x

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  31. 678bizMarch 29, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Love your blog

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  32. 王社夫 Wong Sher Fu StephenMarch 29, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Congratulations on being included in Blogs of Note! I just found your blog and am thoroughly enjoying it!

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  33. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Happened on to your "blarg" through Blogs of Note - and I had to let you know I'm completely in agreement about food not being my enemy! Cakes, cookies, pasta, fried foods -- they make me happy! I will continue to read - keep it up!

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  34. bwableMarch 29, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    just stumbled upon you blog, very nice haha :) following

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  35. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    As the author of "I Like Cheese" I think I may have to sue for trademark infringement. Or perhaps we can settle this with an traditional duel.

    We both eat cheese until one of us pukes. The puker has to rename his/her blog. Or "blarg" as the case may be, and publicly pay homage to the winner as "The Awesome Person Who Kicked My Fanny In A Cheese Eating Contest And Who Is Totally More Awesome Than Me."

    I'm sure that's how the tradition goes. Or should, anyway :)

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  36. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    congrat on making blog of note! your blog is so witty i love it! thanks for sharing!

    http://cassylately.blogspot.com

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  37. MzCosby09March 29, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Great Blog! I never viewed food as being dangerous just the people eating it! FOOD IS MY FRIEND! :)

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  38. DieJasminiMarch 29, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    wow, youre the first person i know who is talking so much about food! grate!

    i hope, you cold rad germab : altagsstress.blogspot.com

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  39. Erica AnastasiMarch 29, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    you are really funny! i love your blog!

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  40. SGuyMarch 29, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    You would like my foodies stuff at
    zazzle.com/landofzen
    and
    zazzle.com/kyramoonunique


    Kitchencorgi.blogspot.com

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  41. NileshMarch 30, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    great post,,,

    http://www.makefoodesy.co.cc/

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  42. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Yeah. No response, eh? If I had the energy I would take exception :)

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  43. JRoseMarch 30, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    @Doug- Are you buying the cheese?

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  44. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Well, no. Maybe. Some of it. Geez, don't ask such tough questions.

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  45. Armand CorderoApril 8, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    haha great picture. and yes thank goodness food is food. at uni i lived with 5 other people. three of us were contect eating whatever and nonjudgemental. then there was the other half who would question everything. i love food !

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  46. Sweet But InsaneApril 9, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Man, am I glad I found your blog --Er, Blarg! I love your pics. If I could just get my mitts on a scanner, I'd follow your example and plaster my mildly amusing cartoon-things all over my blog!

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