My Guilty Pleasure: Cupcakes

Yes, I know…they are very trendy now…and have been for a year or two. But I LOVE cupcakes. I always have. There’s something…sweet, nostalgic, satisfying…poetic about that little bit of goodness. For some people, it’s just the perfect amount…not too little, not too much. For others, finishing one leaves you wanting just one more bite.
<sigh>
I [...]

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“No one cooks like Mom.”

Traditionally, if your mother was the one to do the majority of the cooking in your house growing up, then the title statement means something to you. I’m sure even English men and women say the same thing…despite what the world may think of English food.
My honey, B, has always told me that his mom [...]

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Tony Bourdain at his snarky best

I’m actually putting this in here today to have a link. But if you want snark, he’s a master at it!
He writes about his opinion on the ’stars’ of Food Network. I hate meanness…but it’s like a car accident you can look away from. And he’s over the top…so you take everything he says with [...]

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A rose by any other name…

You know, smells are very subjective. There are things that pretty much everybody agrees smells good. Like fresh baked cookies or bread. Some are not as crystal clear. I had a friend who LOVED the smell of fresh cut grass. I absolutely abhor that stench. It would actually cause a gag reflex when it was [...]

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Is it cool…or just weird?

My right brain appreciates the randomness of this…it is kinda cool. But my librarian side begs to ask, “Why?!”
You have to click on the pictures to get the full effect:

I love to keep my cereal somewhat crunchy…as much as the next person. I’m always looking for a great way to keep [...]

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Krispy Kreme in Japan

My friend in Japan sent this picture to me. This is one of two Krispy Kremes in all of Japan. The sign is at the end of the line letting those considering buying how long it will take.

Um…I don’t think I’d wait in line for over an hour for DONUTS.
Although, I DO love a ‘off [...]

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Travelogue: NYC Oct. ‘07

I am finally getting to our quick long weekend trip to one of our favorite cities: New York City. B has Columbus day off, and so did I. Even though it was going to be a very short trip there and back, a little NYC is better than no NYC at all.
I’ve been going there [...]

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My Pet Peeves

There are things that one person doesn’t even notice…but bother the heck out of another. Here are a few that make me want to grit my teeth.

When different food groups touch on my plate. I HATE that! For example, if I have fruit salad on my plate but also have [...]

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These are a few of my favorite things….

There are certain things that make me happy…inexplicably happy. I’m not talking about big, costly things. I am talking about those small things…or moments that make you sudden say, “Aaaawwww!” or “Aahhhhhh!”
 

Driving on a newly paved road…smooth!
When you wake up in the morning and realize you had the yummiest sleep [...]

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The Perpetuation of “Guilt Economy”

There’s a strange phenomenon among (mostly) females in suburbs across the States that use guilt to keep its micro-economy turning its hamster wheel: ‘home shopping opportunities’
Oh, it starts off innocuously enough. You get invited to come ‘join in on the fun’ with a few friends. And while you are having all this fun, oh my…where [...]

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