Ed!: I totally forgot to share that time I made lasagna cupcakes. They’re just like regular lasagna, except cuter. Sometimes I’m pretty awesome at kitchen.
In other news, I have recently been gifted with a bunch of delicious(?) presents, and updates will resume in the soon. I hope you’re ready to hate me, mouth.
1.5.12|Pierogis Slathered in “Dessert Topping”
Recap (Ed!): Apparently this was never posted here. That is a tragedy, because it marks our first episode of Other Ed Eats Things. It’s the Family Matters to my Perfect Strangers, except I’ll be damned if I let Reginald Vel Ed get upstaged by Jaleel White.
Regardless, this is what happens after a long night of slogging back vodka-laced cups of Jell-O with a local celebrity.
Verdict: You can dip pretty much anything in it.
12.28.11|Hola! [Salted Plums]
Recap (Other Ed): My current job requires me to wander around a bit. Not that I think about Ed! all that often, but generally when I run into a foodstuff that looks dubious and vaguely revolting I can’t help but wonder if Ed! will shove it into his mouth for your viewing pleasure.
So when I found myself in an Old Town San Diego gift shop killing time before a meeting, I found a corner of snacks and candies. I noted the existence of the following items.
1. Tamarind Burrito - I decided not to get him this because it might give him the diabetes…and make his teeth rot away at the same time.
2. Greñitas con chili - I have no idea what these are or what “amer pulp” is but the literal translation seems to be “little mops with chili”. It looked suspiciously like another tamarind product so I put them back.
3. Chili Coated Gummy Worms - I mean, it just sounded weird, but not gross enough to enjoy Ed! eating.
4. Hola! Salted Plums - Ultimately I went with these. If I could only convey what it felt like to pick up that package and observe the little nuggets suspended in that viscous goo. I was certain the goo was created partially by the tears of those that had to make this product.
Verdict: Upon viewing this footage at about 1:40 I was sure I had changed Ed!’s life forever.
Day 87: 7-Eleven Brand Hot Dog Flavored Chips (8/26/11)
Recap: Ed!’s not afraid of the hurricane. He laughs in the face of the hurricane. Even if it does have a pretty name. Whatever. He’s eating hot dog flavored chips, leave him alone. Just to note, Ed! Eats Things is located in Evacuation Zone B. We may or may not be flooded.
No, he will not be drinking puddles of Irene on a dare.
Verdict: Bring it on woman!
Day 83: Quinoa Polenta (8/22/11)
Recap: Sometimes Ed! Eats Things will be a bit dull. But even at its dullest Ed! manages to find the little joys in the new things he consumes. So, to celebrate it’s time for another haiku.
Ed was a bit bored
By the corny quinoa loaf
That looked like Mickey.
Verdict: No child left behind in quinoa scorn.
Day 79: Fentiman’s Dandelion and Burdock Soda (8/18/11)
Recap: Today, post Brain Fart trivia night, part of team Pussy Furry decided to join Ed! in trying a soda (pop) product. With an ingredient like Burdock how could you not pique the interest of Ed!. However, the taste was not quite as appealing, although if there ever was a modern day tonic this would have to be it.
So enjoy Ed! surrounded by opportunistic stragglers attempting to get on camera.
Verdict: Everyone was opportunistic except for Nick. He is Nick-sterious.
Day 78: Ghostly Goat Curry (8/17/11)
Recap: Ed! can cook folks, that’s the bottom line. As the buffoonery of August wanes into a few saner adventures for Ed!, you can plainly see that when he puts the effort into something it comes out delicious. We don’t know if you can smell the curry through the video, but it’s pretty awesome.
If this gets reblogged enough we’ll get Ed! to eat a dried ghost pepper for you. Come on Tumblr! Ed!’s mouth is woefully chilly and boring.
Verdict: We’ll get Ed!’s goat yet.
Days 74 & 75 (8/13-8/14): More Connecticutian Adventures
Ed!: As is becoming standard, I stuck to the familiar on Saturday and didn’t film on Sunday. I’ve been getting out of the city much more frequently as of late, and this is an unfortunate side-effect. Sorry, chaps.
I managed to try a tasty new dish at Sunday’s wedding brunch, though: Quiche Lorraine. Sure, I’ve had plenty of quiche in my day, but I had never tried a meaty quiche. It was basically a breakfast-flavored pie, which is just peachy in my book.
My book, by the by, will most likely be titled “Foties and Funyuns.”
Other Ed was somewhat disappointed that I followed the durian adventure with something palatable, so he made up for it by surprising me with a can of beondegi. This is going to be a rough week.
Day 71: [Puff the Magic] Dragonfruit (8/10/11)
Recap: The bounty from Chinatown has replenished Ed!’s stores anew, as he feasts upon strange fruits in the days to come. His pantry is bursting with juicy delights (©).
We just want to point out that the last time Ed! ate something bulbous and leafy he had a similar inclination to tear off said leaves. Not that we want to make Ed! self-conscious or anything…
Verdict: Ed! with a fruit hat is pretty funny. This might be funnier.
Day 70: Custard Apple (8/9/11)
Recap: According to the internet, the custard apple should give off a “pleasant sweet aroma” when cut in half. This of course, after it has ripened. Unfortunately, this was not the case for Ed!
The next time you encounter food that smells like rotting, we here at Ed! Eats Things want you to think of Ed!. Although Ed! is a (mostly) sane and rational human being, within the context of this project he is less risk averse than usual.
It is really in the interest of science. Or something.
Verdict: It’s not for science. Science is for nerds.
