by Brian | Aug 8, 2010 | Dessert Digest, Recipes
There was a television series on PBS called Rumpole of the Bailey where a very clever lawyer was married to someone he described as “She Who Must Be Obeyed.” Not to her face, of course. Not that I’m in that situation, but recently I heard Suzen say, “Too much...
by Brian | Jul 26, 2010 | Recipes
I am not, as my family maintains, a prejudiced man. I simply have guiding principles. One of them is not to ever eat certain foods. I have a Top 10 list of the foods I will not touch, let alone allow to enter my body. There are about 30 items on the Top 10 list. Yes,...
by Suzi | Jun 25, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Really Simple, Recipes
Many of you get this blog via RSS, that button you push to get a new post every time one is ready. What does RSS stand for? Really Simple Syndication. Simple can be very good. At times, like on a hot summer day, we like our food simple. So in the coming weeks, I’ll...
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by Suzi | May 20, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews
The world of children’s birthday parties has changed. Your memories of one table with some balloons, a cake, and ice cream are antiquated. Now, the parties have become a production. An industry. And if you are throwing a party for your child — or in our case helping...
by Brian | Apr 8, 2010 | Cookbook Reviews, Cookie Jar, Dessert Digest
My mattress is high, so when I roll out in the morning my feet dangle. That gives me time to check the toes and ankles and few muscles. I can check for a cat on the floor. Am I ready to plop down, do I need to find the Ben Gay, is this a stretching day? In that moment...
