John's hidden talents
Don't miss the fried chicken recipe the chief of The Sun's copy desk, John McIntyre, has posted on his blog, which is ostensibly about grammar and such.
Of course, I feel a little bit like he's encroaching on my territory, but I'm trying to rise above. And he did use the comparative form of the dreaded food word "crispy," something I've been waiting for him to tell us will be banned from the paper, which makes him seem delightfully human.
But enough is enough, McIntyre. No more of this talk about dry-cured ham and biscuit recipes to come.










Comments
Delightfully human? I'm a damn copy editor.
Posted by: John McIntyre | January 20, 2008 8:56 PM
As a fan of both your blog and John's, I must point out that cooking isn't really quite in the purvey of either blog, although it's certainly close to the subject of yours than his.
I think a cooking blog would be a good idea.
Posted by: Hal Laurent | January 20, 2008 9:14 PM
Dear Mrs. Large:
I dare say most Sun employees know more about food than you do. Rob Kasper, anyone? What are your credentials exactly?
Speaking of dreaded food words, the word 'chunks' should be banned from your reviews. "Chunk" seems to be a verbal crutch of yours. Perhaps you should try something more accurate, like brunoise, small dice, or anything more appealing to your readers.
Thank you.
Posted by: Bryan | January 21, 2008 1:25 AM
Just say the word and we will pay John a visit...lol! Would not that be something? You can tell how much he intimidates me, I am being very careful about my grammer. And, I am probably failing.
Posted by: Regina | January 21, 2008 10:38 AM
See here, fellow, keep a civil tongue in your head. Ms. Large is right that I edged over into her territory, because it is her territory. She knows food and cookery, she gives reasons for her opinions, and her reviews and posts stand on their own merits. If you disagree, you certainly have the right to express contrary views, but spare us the personal disparagement. Didn't your mother teach you to be polite to a lady?
BTW, just in case it wasn't obvious, I loved your post or I wouldn't have linked to it. I couldn't resist teasing a little.
Posted by: John McIntyre | January 21, 2008 10:41 AM
Bryan, if you're going to go around slagging people you should at least have the courage to use your full name. Otherwise you just come off as an anonymous bully.
Posted by: Hal Laurent | January 21, 2008 11:04 AM
Bryan--I have no problem with "chunks," brunoise or small dice, but I do have to wonder why you question Elizabeth's credentials. You must be a late comer to this blog. Harumph!
Posted by: Darlene | January 21, 2008 11:51 AM