It’s Time to Pack it Up — Again

Moving Time!
I like moving. I’ve done it countless times in my adult time. I like the excitement of the unexpected. Even if you’re just moving across town there is always something that’s different, a bit uncomfortable, that you have to get used to. But it’s the journey of getting comfortable in [...]

Food for Massage? I Say Why Not!

Barter — the New Way to Pay
Today was an exciting day. No, nothing related to work — to the place that I go to toil in order to win a paycheck. It was exciting for other reasons, although one of which is also financially driven. Here’s the story. I have a [...]

Late Summer Food

Farmer’s Market Find
I’ve been so lucky to have a farmer’s market right outside my doorstep this summer. It’s not only convenient, but it allows me to get away with not having to get in the car to drive somewhere for great produce. I picked up 3 very large tomatoes last week and turned [...]

Bollywood Inspired Cooking

What would Mr. Darcy Say?

I stumbled upon a a Bollywood movie this morning before work and got sucked right in. “Bride and Prejudice” my not be exactly what Jane Austin thought of when she wrote the legendary book, “Pride and Prejudice,” but then, would any modern-day movie do the book justice? Bride has [...]

Pasta — Pleasure or Pain?

A great idea came to me last night. I have everything at my disposal … crazy cappuccino machines, ice cream makers, food processors, stand mixers, juice extractors and more, why not make use of some of it and educate myself at the same time?

Pilgrimage to The Church of Food

Spontaneity

An idea came to me this morning after I confirmed that I was not scheduled to work today. As I walked back the the house, enjoying the mild breeze, I thought, why not head downtown to the Museum of American History to see the exhibit featuring Julia Child’s kitchen! What a great [...]

Julie & Julia Are Still on My Mind … and in My Kitchen

Still Cooking
Come on in, take a seat, let the stress of your day roll off your shoulders for a few minutes and look what I made for dinner tonight! I decided to have one more crack at rich, decadent, buttery, creamy, cheesy, ooey, gooey Julia Child goodness. I picked up a pound of shrimp [...]

Picture Perfect and Oh, So Delicious

A Movie-Inspired Dinner

Or was it a Julia inspired dinner? Or a Julie inspired dinner? It’s difficult to say, really, but all three played a role in a wonderful evening with friends. I’d been waiting for the movie for a very, very long time. I’d heard about Julie Powell after stumbling [...]

Go Ahead, Try Not to Drool

Tempting and Tantalizing Treats
I spent a lot of time with sugar and heat yesterday afternoon and the results were pretty darn incredible, if I do say so myself.

I’ve never had Salted Caramel Ice Cream, but I just had to make it after seeing the recipe in last month’s Gourmet Magazine. Yes, making ice cream [...]

No Matter How You Say it, I Call it Happy

Do you say Car-mel or Car-a-mel?
I think it’s a regional thing, but I say Car-Mel. Well, now I say Car-a-mel. I’ve trained myself. But I still say Flaar-da, Arrange (orange), mirrer (mirror) and draws (drawers). I’m sorry, it’s just a Jersey thing. Thankfully I don’t have the hair. Ok, [...]

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