This Rival slicer is like the one I own and use regularly. Saves $3/pound over deli-sliced meats.. Slice your own and save $$$$.

FYR: Great article on maintaining cast iron pans

http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/06/how-to-buy-season-clean-maintain-cast-iron-pans.html?utm_source=Serious+Eats+Weekly+Newsletter&utm_campaign=53f9805033-Serious_Eats_Weekly_Newsletter_June_14_2010&utm_medium=email

THE JELLO MOLD MISTRESS OF BROOKLYN

I heard an interview with this woman, The Jello Mold Mistress of Brooklyn. Here is the link to her blog and see link to the program.

www.victoriabelanger.wordpress.com

Excellent article on upside down gardening

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/20/garden/20tomato.html?scp=1&sq=upside%20down%20gardening&st=cse

Times article on new grassroot food vendors in NYC

This article should be read by future food entrepreneurs. Lays out a view of the NYC scene.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/02/dining/02vendors.html?ref=dining