Driven by financial hardship, a friend of mine has been forced to work for a living. The divine Parsley Cresswell is penning a handy tome called the Upper East Side Cookbook, to share all the knowledge she has gained while foraging for food in Central Park and Dumpster-diving behind the finest gourmet purveyors.

You’re laughing now, but just wait till Mccain gets elected. Then you’ll be wanting your very own copy, just in time for a very merry Depressionary Christmas. (Follow the link for ordering info.)