Are you happy that the holidays are over? I am. To put it mildly, I was a super sourpuss this year. Was it because I was naughty and I knew Santa would be skipping my chimney this year? Noooo. Was it because I have Scrooge genes coursing through my blood? Noooo. (Okay, there is a …
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2013
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Lobster Thermidor
Oh Whole-y Foods (Sung to the tune of O Holy Night) Oh Whole-y Foods! Lobster tails make feel like dining They were on sale on last weekend’s trip I saw them there and I really started pining Four were ordered and they were almost in my grip A thrill of hope the lobster is in …
Make Some Dough
“Make Some Dough” Oh the weather outside is frightful, But pizza would be so delightful, And since we’ve no place to go, Make some dough. Make some dough. Make some dough. It doesn’t show signs of stopping, And soon my pants buttons will be popping, Maybe whole wheat is the way to go, Make some …
Garlic Rice: Perfect Second Breakfast for Humans and Hobbits
For those of you who don’t live in the Midwest, it is cold here. Really cold. Really, really cold. My body is going into hibernation mode and I just want to eat all the day. Or maybe it isn’t the cold, maybe I have been watching too much of The Hobbit. It seems to be …
FLAF’s FAQ’s about Christmas Gifts
The last couple of years, I have started to receive questions around the holidays from people who want that special gift for their “chef” family member. So I thought I’d compile some of my favorite frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) What kind of pot should I buy? I am assuming you are speaking about cooking ware …
The Route to Brussels Sprouts
Have you ever met someone who is map impaired? If not, pleased to meet you. I can’t find a route on a map no matter how hard I try. I was thrilled when I got the PMS (Point Me System) in my car. It helped me get from here to there with little thought or …
Cibo Racconto: A Foodie Fun Day
The day after Thanksgiving is one of the hardest days of the year if you ask me. Your belly is all stretched out from the day before but you are running around so much on Friday, you don’t exactly make the best food choices. (And for some reason the leftovers you were counting on for …
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! I wanted to take a second and just thank you all for supporting Felt Like a Foodie. You have all touched my life in a way that you will never know. Many of you know my story but for those of you who don’t, the Post Tribune was kind enough to publish a …
Tokio Pub: Battle of the Chefs
I don’t care who you are but when it comes to cooking, I think we are all a little competitive. Whether you are competing with yourself to make something tastier or you are cooking with friends, you always want your dish to be the most original, the tastiest and presented like a piece of art. …
A Chuckle Before You Gobble
The week of Thanksgiving is upon us and there is a lot to do. I thought I’d give you all a little pep talk about the big day and a rough timeline to help you focus. (Honestly, I’m not sure how this will help you focus but hopefully you will get a giggle out of …