Category Archives: Off The Plate

Off the Plate: More Fun Toys

I’m not a fan of spiders. Certain spiders, like black widows, have been known to hitch rides on bunches of grapes like some kind of evil Cracker Jack prize. So, imagine my joy when I came across this toy at … Continue reading

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King David, Why You Gotta Be Like That?

As Passover approaches, products specific to that holiday are more prominently displayed and advertised. Makes sense. That’s how I caught my first glance at King David Matzos. Here’s the artwork: If you look close, you won’t see anything nefarious about … Continue reading

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Off the Plate: Disturbing Hand Warmer

So, I don’t know why you’d need a heated mouse pad hand warmer. But if I was in the market for one, I certainly wouldn’t pick this one. Looks a little too much like another bear that’s known for, uh, … Continue reading

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Off the Plate: Name that Fish!

Here’s a one time feature here on aPlateOfGrapes.com called Name that Fish. Ready? Here goes. Hint #1: It’s found in North America OK, that’s pretty broad. Hint #2: It has 7-8 dorsal spines. Figured it out yet? Hint #3: They … Continue reading

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Off The Plate: New Universal Measurements

Remember when you were in elementary/middle/high school and your teachers told you you needed to learn the metric system because it would be replacing the American System (or English System) of measurement. They pointed to our speedometers, thermometers, and other … Continue reading

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