On Gourmet.com:

[Stir-fried potatoes?](http://www.gourmet.com/food/2009/04/sichuan-potatoes)

> You could eat this thing raw, like jicama, but it’s best served lightly cooked. Stir-frying is ideal. Cut the earth-apple into matchsticks with a knife or mandoline. Heat some peanut oil in a wok or skillet and add the earth-apple, a few dried red chiles and Sichuan peppercorns, and salt to taste.

And on Culinate:

[Sake it to me](http://www.culinate.com/columns/bacon/sake)

> “If one can’t handle much sake, best thing to do is to go into training until you can,” wrote Martin, who will not be hired by the Office of National Drug Control Policy anytime soon.