1. He calls it as he sees it; see today’s post “America: Too Stupid to Cook, Part II”. Popcorn buttons on microwaves have driven me ever closer to insanity over the years as well; does GE et al even realise that they DON’T WORK??

2. He’s friends with Anthony Bourdain; and really, who doesn’t love Anthony Bourdain??? (If you don’t, you’re now on “the list”.)