I am currently having a blast on Google Books, which is Google’s efforts to digitize and make available the word’s books. It’s pretty remarkable. I can download as PDF or to text search online for this important study from 1804: A treatise on the internal use of the natural andRead More →
As I have recently mentioned, there is a really gross ad in NYC encouraging people to drink seltzer and other healthy beverages by associating sugary drinks with fat, literally. The ad is a cup of fat. Yuck! As if that wasn’t strange enough, it turns out there’s a 30-second PSARead More →
As you know, this entire project began when I received a new kitchen appliance – the SodaClub (now SodaStream) home seltzer maker. Last week I decided, after five years, to update to the latest model. Seltzer has never tasted better. I was going to make a video to show itRead More →
Seth Front has created the The Jewish Zodiac, after a stint at a Chinese restaurant, with one featuring Egg Creams, as you can see below. Lots of fun! In case you are wondering, 2010 is the Year of the Schmear: “This year, don’t spread yourself too thin.” You can buyRead More →
Welcome Soda Stream tweeter readers who are visiting this site for the first time, having received the following tweet: And thank you Soda Stream for the kind words! As the book will reveal, this project of mine would NEVER have gotten off the ground without you!Read More →
This morning I almost skipped my subway stop on the way to work, three days in a row, engrossed as I was writing away, but today I managed to notice it in time and get off at my station. Phew! I mentioned in a recent post that my recent abilityRead More →
I have been so excited about this project over the past few weeks. Three excellent articles have been written about seltzer (using me as a reference), I’ve been offered two speaking opportunities, been contacted by a resident of Niederselters sharing tales of live in the town of seltzer, and seenRead More →
Brianna Snyder interviewed me for a fun article on seltzer in the Hartford Advocate. Full article below the fold:Read More →
Seltzer Man Returns, and the Fizz Flows Again in Brooklyn By Corey Kilgannon Ronny the Seltzer Man is back. The great seltzer drought of Brooklyn is over. Ronny Beberman, 62, one of the last seltzer deliverymen in the city, fell from his truck on Sept. 15 while making deliveries inRead More →
Thank you to all who made sure I didn’t miss this article in the New York Times about the recently injured seltzer delivery man and the impact is it having on his clients. We wish Mr. Beberman a fast recovery. Be sure to read the article and, afterwards, to clickRead More →