Albert, you are a national treasure. Your Foodspin columns are a canteen of water after marching through an unforgiving desert. An oasis in a sea of boring food writing.

Good to know, thanks!

This sounds awesome… I'm going to have to try it. I make Italian beef on the regular during the fall and winter months. It's a staple in my house.

This is a great idea, thanks!

Washington did Valley Forge.

As someone with a distinct aversion to mushrooms—who wants desperately to like them—I'm going to take your advice to heart and give it a try. I really like your method in theory, so I'll put it into practice. Thanks!

My favorite old-fashioned name is Ella. Such a pretty-sounding name!

Wit via emesis—now that's a funny concept! Glad I could contribute, and thanks for the kind words.

I don't remember complaining, but thanks for playing. Better luck next time.

It seems you've decided to take a trip down "Closeminded Dick Lane."

Oh hell yes, Woe! I love them so much.

Ooh, that is really nice! Thanks for sharing.

How does the price one pay for an item correlate with being a "hipster?"

As much as I'd like to agree wholeheartedly with your second paragraph, unfortunately I know a fair amount of people with decidedly homophobic leanings under the age of thirty. :( That being said, I think the basic premise of your statement is correct.

I think you just can't stream it on your phone, which sucks. Works on iPad, though.

He is a very good looking man, indeed.

Short jackets have been more pervasive in the last few years, and as a menswear nerd it really irritates me. They should cover your rear!

This past weekend was our first stretch of truly beautiful days—and I am excited for the summer!

I love bounce music so, so much.

Did you mean to say the "bottom right" is the real TLC?