Monthly Archives: June 2009

The Great Search Term Round Up: Volume 3

Pin itGoodbye, June.  Hello, search terms that have amused me, befuddled me or made me really think.  For your enjoyment today, I present The Best search terms.  As per usual, if they are not phrased in question form, I will … Continue reading

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Sunday Sippers: Introducing the Bergamo(t)jito

Pin itWell, it is a lovely 800 degree day here in The Triangle.  As much as I enjoy making a nice Sunday Supper, today just seemed more conducive to a sipper–a frosty cold refreshing Adult Beverage.  One made from the … Continue reading

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Lightning Guacamole

Pin itThis is a fast one today.  We are having a drop in for our neighbors so we can Meet People here in our new neighborhood, so I must clean and What Not.  I’m mostly done, but still, The Beloved … Continue reading

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Anniversaries and Alzheimer's

Pin itWedding anniversaries are a time to look back to remember the good times and be thankful that you made it through the not so good times.  As years mount upon years, a happy couple can feel quietly proud of … Continue reading

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Look At This!

Pin itSo, check him out!  Any ideas?  Can you even Begin to guess what this guy is?  Maybe you already know and are just skimming along, waiting for me to cut to the chase.  If so, just give me a … Continue reading

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Of Quiche and Crème Fraîche

Pin itWell, hi there, and Happy Tuesday.  You guys are Awesome; I threw open the floor to questions, and you came through!  Now, I will do my best to be all Expert-y and stuff and answer said questions. First, from … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers (Monday Edition): Sausage and Veal Rigatoni

Pin itWell, our quick trip to Orlando was successful.  But, we are Very,Very Sleepy.  There was lots of driving and visiting and eating and Being Hot.  But, I promised you a Monday Edition Sunday Supper, so here it is. This … Continue reading

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From Zero to Three in No Time Flat, or Hello, Kitties!

Pin itAs many of you know, The Beloved and I have been going along swimmingly, unencumbered by anything more pressing than watering a house plant for lo, these many years.  We’ve liked it that way Quite Well.  And then, once … Continue reading

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Top Chef Masters: New Hope for Hesitant Cooks

Pin it[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xJJIZ-g0Dg&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b]When I first heard about Top Chef Masters, Bravo’s new series based on the format of their fabulous Top Chef reality series, I was thrilled.  TCM was billed, perhaps not in these words, as Battle of the Masters.  And, … Continue reading

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Slab O' Chocolate? Don't Mind If I Do.

Pin itSometimes you just want a big, fat, in-your-face chocolate dessert.  And somehow, making one of Them and eating it doesn’t feel quite as obnoxious as sitting on the couch eating fudge sauce by the spoonful.  Although it kind of … Continue reading

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