Wednesday, October 17

 
Bomb Them with Pop-Tarts!
Bombs aren't the only things Americans are dropping on Afghanistan. Leaflets and humanitarian meals also are raining down from the big planes overhead. Surprisingly, you can tell which is which, according to this story in the Washington Post, in which an enterprising reporter sampled some of the culinary delights we're sending overseas. They include peanut butter, lentil stew, Pop-Tart-like and Fig-Newtonish desserts, a spoon and a moist towelette. Vegans/vegetarians take note: Despite Americans' reputation for culinary imperialism, no animal products were used in preparing these meals.
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