http://justopia.com/blog What are YOU hungry for? Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:27:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://justopia.com/blog/?p=6821 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 ... http://justopia.com/blog/?p=6724 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 ... http://justopia.com/blog/?p=6712 The Center of the Universe Yesterday was an interesting day. My oldest son came to town for an interview and we had lunch together. He’s staying with a friend, so it was nice to spend a couple of hours with him and to hear the enthusiasm in his voice ... http://justopia.com/blog/?p=6672 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 ... http://justopia.com/blog/?p=6648 My Federico Fellini Moment, Perhaps? I received mail today about new features added to site I use for some of my videos and I couldn't help trying it out tonight (this morning) after my nighly favorite blog reading session. You've seen the photos before, but not like this. Animoto, a site ... http://justopia.com/blog/?p=6641 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? So that’s when I hatched the ... http://justopia.com/blog/?p=6632 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 ... http://justopia.com/blog/?p=6580 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 ... http://justopia.com/blog/?p=6524 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 ... http://justopia.com/blog/?p=6419