Monthly Archives: February 2009

I Am Still Sick and Now I Have To Go To The Doctor

Pin itSo, my stupid temperature has been over 103F for a good portion of the day.  I really wanted to write a Fun Post for today, but I am sick and sweaty and sad.  As soon as I’m better, I’ll … Continue reading

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Have You Heard About My Temper?

Pin itWell, my throat is sore from all the yelling, and my shoulder is sore from all the sword-wielding, but all in all, I’d say yesterday was a Good Day.  For me.  Perhaps not so much, for those two erstwhile … Continue reading

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Witness The Spectacle As I Send Two of King Arthur's Knights Away in Shame

Pin itI’m starting to feel like the person who wears all black–including a veil and gloves–to a wedding.  The old lady who ruins the game of Capture the Flag by screaming at the kids to get the heck off of … Continue reading

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Product Review: Espresso Sea Salt Caramel Truffles

Pin itI do so love Twitter.  I also love Squidoo.  I’ve met a lot of amazing people who do both, and Chef Achim Thiemermann is one of my favorites.   Chef Keem is an exuberant positive force of nature.  He is … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers: Comforting Noodles

Pin itFriends, I am sick, sick, sick today.  Sigh.  The Beloved and I sat down last evening to watch WALL-E and by the end of it, I was all achy and chill-some and sad.  I checked my temperature, and, indeed, … Continue reading

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Product Review: Tanka Bars–Serious Native American Snacks

Pin itOkay, as many of you know, I’m on Twitter (I’d love it if you’d follow me–there’s a wee bird icon in my sidebar).  There is no shortage of Cool People on Twitter, and many of them are there, at … Continue reading

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The Notebook

Pin itSorry, no bittersweet love story here.  If that’s what you were hoping for, just move along. Before I started working in a professional kitchen, I never had a recipe notebook.  I had a gajillion cookbooks and an accordion folder … Continue reading

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Oh, Nuts!

Pin itIn certain situations, I am a huge fan of the nut.  I like them dry roasted.  I like them toasted and salted.  I like to eat them straight up.  I like them as an accent in Indian and Chinese … Continue reading

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Sour Mix, Anyone?

Pin itWelcome to another edition of “Let’s Make Fun of the Ingredient List.”  Today’s target?  Sour mix.  Sour mix is a mixture of simple syrup (that we already know not to purchase) and citrus juice.  You blend them together until … Continue reading

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The Joy of the Indian Dessert

Pin itApparently it was Valentine’s Day on Saturday.  I was wondering what was up with the overall pinkish cast of the Hinternet over the past several days, and now I know.  Huh!  Don’t get me wrong, I am quite the … Continue reading

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