Usually when someone from Southern California has trouble buying something, they just ask Pete Carroll.

I think it would be pretty interesting to have an article called "read or shade" with examples that challenge the reader.

I bought some triple cream brie. It is fucking delicious but smoked gouda is also delish. Maybe I will get buckwild and go buy MORE cheese and some smoked meats and just call it a life.

I apologize for the length of this, but I just want to reinforce that whole "rational" talk you mention.

Pampered Chef Classic Batter Bowl, $17.50. This isn't the exact same model I have. They used to come in different sizes, but it is microwave safe, has a spout and a lid and is fantastic. I use it to make pancake batter, cake batter, baked beans, melt chocolate chips, etc. It's awesome, and I've had it for years in…