Archive for December 2013
HiDine Dating Site Claims 'Chivalry Is Alive' -- But So Is Sexism">HiDine Dating Site Claims 'Chivalry Is Alive' -- But So Is Sexism
The site, which launched in November, promises women they'll be taken out to their favorite restaurants by benevolent, presumably wealthy men... Read more
What May Have Cost Martha Stewart's Marriage (VIDEO)">What May Have Cost Martha Stewart's Marriage (VIDEO)
Martha started her major career -- her move into the magazine industry and launch of Martha... Read more
Stuff Your Stockings and Help Save Our Democracy">Stuff Your Stockings and Help Save Our Democracy
Since opening my first scoop shop in Burlington with Jerry, I've given the gift of ice cream to friends and family each Christmas. Cherry Garcia for Jerry. Wavy Gravy for, of course, Wavy. And new flavors like Americone Dream for Stephen.
But...
Read moreMartha Stewart's Favorite Dessert (VIDEO)">Martha Stewart's Favorite Dessert (VIDEO)
"I love pretty much any kind of pie, and I also love to make crisps and crumbles," Martha says. For example, Martha recently made a delicious fresh basked gooseberry, blackberry and raspberry crisp from her... Read more
The One Thing You Must Do When You Move, From Martha Stewart (VIDEO)">The One Thing You Must Do When You Move, From Martha Stewart (VIDEO)
Martha stresses the importance of packing your belongings yourself rather than hiring someone for a sense of personal... Read more
How To Survive The Tough Times, From Martha Stewart (VIDEO)">How To Survive The Tough Times, From Martha Stewart (VIDEO)
Toasting fideos noodles for soup?">Toasting fideos noodles for soup?
Hello - Made fideos soup (from SF Chronicle Cookbook I). It came out great, but included a step I had never seen: toasting teh noodles (vermicelli, as per recipe) at 350 for about ten minutes. They came out a little "bendy" and the ones ont eh bottom were brownish. Maybe...
Read more10 Common Food Terms That Have Lost All Meaning">10 Common Food Terms That Have Lost All Meaning
Such buzzwords have proliferated on menus across the country. And while words like "local" and "authentic" maybe once meant something, they've been so overused that their meanings have become diluted. In... Read more
Why We're So Over Sriracha (And 9 Other Foods We Never Want To See Again)">Why We're So Over Sriracha (And 9 Other Foods We Never Want To See Again)
Meatless Monday: Give Back, Don't Throw Out">Meatless Monday: Give Back, Don't Throw Out
About Me
I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude