Monthly Archives: November 2010

Of Course You Want to Win a Holiday Gift Certificate Giveaway from Oh! Nuts!

***This Giveaway is now over.*** So, I was minding my own business the other day when I got an email from the lovely folks at Oh! Nuts.  That’s how they write it:  Oh! Nuts.  I picture a person opening a … Continue reading

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PMAT Live! Episode 9: Behind the Curtain–Crepes Dentelle or Watch Jenni Make Many Mistakes Before Achieving Success

The lovely Huda asked for my help a couple of weeks ago.  She wanted, nay needed, to learn to make Crepes Dentelle.  Only one problem–I had never heard of them.

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An Actual Sunday Edition of Sunday Suppers: Spaghetti with Pear and Cherry Tomatoes

Here we are.  It’s almost Thanksgiving, and we’re supposed to be singing “Over the River and Through the Woods,” and I’m still picking tomatoes out of the garden.  I’m not sure what that’s all about, but I do know that … Continue reading

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The Great Brownie Caper of 2010

Alrighty.  Since I sent the brownies off to work with friend Thomas, I have learned a Pivotal piece of information that Thomas Failed to Relate.  His work’s Thanksgiving Pot Luck Deal is actually a contest.  Yes, friends–everyone apparently competes for … Continue reading

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When Road Kill is the Main Course, the Dessert Better Be Ready to Carry the Meal

So, friend Thomas asked me last week if I’d make something for him to take to his work’s Thanksgiving Pot Luck Deal.  I said sure, and asked him what he wanted me to make.  His answer?  Whatever.  Something heart clogging … Continue reading

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A Love Refrain for Tony Bourdain, and a Horror Theme for Sandra Lee(m)

How do I love thee, Tony? Let me count the ways. I love your hair; I love your eyes. I love your tall/skinny/sexy self. I love the way your eyes twinkle when you’re being mean, the way your skin crinkles … Continue reading

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Now, About Those Brownies…

…that I made yesterday.  I was working along on the computer, and a Voice (it could have been mine) spake unto me, saying, “Go ye therefore into the kitchen, the heart of the home, and makest thou brownies for to … Continue reading

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The Hot and Cold Challenge

I don’t know anyone who is on an even keel All The Time. I mean, even the most serene folks have a day every now and then when they must feel a little less-than-serene. High energy performers aren’t always necessarily … Continue reading

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Stay Tuned for a Very Special Edition of Blossom. Um, PMAT Live! In Appreciation

I don’t think that many people arrive on the Hinternet Fully Developed and Ready for Prime Time.  I know I certainly didn’t.  I am indebted to many people for their encouragement and inspiration, for their advice and and this edition … Continue reading

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