But also ironically the reason they can have nice things, in that without all the fad gluten-free folks there's substantially fewer options in the grocery aisle and at the bakery.

This is also true. One hopes it doesn't dry up with the fad.

I will cry if that happens. (I don't actually get much in the way of GF processed foods, but I love that they exist when I need them, like tortillas to make enchiladas [because corn tortillas, while GF, are too small] or fucking graham crackers so I can have a s'more when I'm forced to camp. Also, beer.)

Isn't haloumi cheese made from goats' milk? Or maybe sheeps' milk? I keep meaning to try it. I hear it's good grilled.

Evidently a mix of goat and sheep milk generally so, YES!

I'm reading the book Cheesemonger by the head cheese cheese guy at Rainbow Foods right now. It's pretty great! Also, I'm trying new cheeses every week and taking notes on them. My new long-term career goal is to become a cheesemonger.

One of our friends with a HUGE gorgeous house has started having a Cheese Ball every year. The guests dress up super fancy -- though it's not required, because we're chill like that -- and everyone brings cheese. That is a great way to try new cheeses. And eat 5,000 pounds of cheese in one evening.

I always appreciate the person who brings Cheetos.

to make enchiladas [because corn tortillas, while GF, are too small]

Have you tried the casserole/New Mexico style of enchiladas? You could use multiple tortillas per layer.

My new long-term career goal is to become a cheesemonger.

I confess, I was skimming that paragraph, which is why I read "My new long-term goal is to become a cheeseburger."

to make enchiladas [because corn tortillas, while GF, are too small]

Have you tried the casserole/New Mexico style of enchiladas? You could use multiple tortillas per layer.

You know what? I've seen those recipes and think, "I should try that!" And then apparently the thought immediately leaves my brain. I bet I could make those.

"My new long-term goal is to become a cheeseburger.

I do love a cheeseburger!

I already know what a bunch of Buffistas are doing this weekend; what other things do people have planned?

This weekend looks to be jam-packed for me. There's The New York Art Book Fair, the Brooklyn Book Festival, and if I have the energy, this screening. Plus, I want to squeeze some photography in.

Because pimpkin ain't easy??

In the immortal words of That Guy on Dave Chappelle, hell yeah. Can't edit now, because that's too good.

Somewhat relatedly, I should not be allowed in Cost Plus without a minder.

I would love to be a cheesemonger! Are the only things you can mong cheese, fish, whores and war? Of those, cheesemonger is clearly the best. Although I am sure there are many fine fishmongers who elevate their profession, I am not tempted to become one.

This weekend: I have a 5k with both my parents tomorrow, and a heart health walk of some sort on Sunday (also with my parents and also Walter and I still need to sign up for that come to think of it...) and then three more days off, hooray! Today I plan to make some actual plans so I don't fritter all that time away waffling about what to do.

Timelies all!

Tomorrow night there's a housefilk/sing/party and Sunday(weather permitting) will be Baby's First trip to the Renaissance Faire.