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 …
December 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 …