Time of my life, those four words just kept running in my head. Now many fans of 1980’s movies are thinking “Did Barb go dirty dancing again?” Nope, but I think this foodie fun day felt almost as good. (Why do food events always make me want to start singing and dancing?) On Monday, November …
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2011
Mailbox Magazine Madness
I hope all of you had a great holiday season. I must apologize that I haven’t posted very much because I’ve been detained with my own festivities. (Festivities meaning I am so bloated from eating too much that I can’t concentrate and am in a postprandial coma.) As I lie on my couch, I am …
Nights Before Christmas
Twas a few days before Christmas and I must confess My baking’s not done and my house is a mess My nights have been filled and I’ve been quite sick I haven’t given much thought to dear old St. Nick I started to worry about passing out treats To all of my neighbors who live …
12 Days of Christmas: Poached Pears (Partridge Optional)
One more week until Christmas….Yipppeee! I am a big kid when it comes to this time of year. I love the lights, decorations and yes, the gifts! My husband is an awesome Santa and I’m not just buttering him up. (But in case that will work….have I ever mentioned that he is the most wonderful, …
Foodie Fun Day #5: Making Bread at The Chopping Block
There are a lot of things I consider “foodie fun” such as trying a new restaurant, going to a tasting and finding a unique market. There is one activity I really haven’t talked about yet and that is taking cooking classes. I know you are all thinking “Oh Barb, you are such a genius in …
Baking with Bacon….The Cupcake’s New Best Friend
‘Tis the season to bake or so that is what I am told but the big problem is that I really don’t enjoy baking. I may have tried out for Masterchef but I’m no Masterbaker! (I think that is a late night show on Cinemax.) I know my issue with baking is that you can’t …
Foodie Fun Day #4: Auditioning for Masterchef
Part of being a “foodie” is taking risks. Whether it is tasting an oddly named dish at a new restaurant or working to infuse new flavors, it is all a gamble on how it will turn out. This weekend I decided to take a risk, I tried out for a reality television show. The show …
Not a Common ‘Tater
I was out for lunch with one of my best friend’s (okay, it was my mom) and I overheard some people talking about their favorite common ‘taters. I wasn’t listening very closely but I thought it was interesting that they were having a whole conversation about potatoes. Being the overly social person that I am, …
Repurposed Turkey Soup
Thanksgiving is now behind us and I keep running across articles about “repurposing” your Thanksgiving dinner. This makes no sense to me. The purpose of the food is to feed you, right? So why can’t people just call the food exactly what it is…leftovers. Apparently, this is the new “buzz” word that I can’t stand. …
Thanksgiving Post #6: A Grateful Heart (and Belly)
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my friends, family and faithful readers of my blog. I get all choked up when I start to think of things I am thankful for in my life. The challenges that are presented to me on a daily basis due to my complications of Crohn’s disease have made me view …