Rants
Dishonest / Deceptive Packaging
I recently bought some Nature Sweet Cherubs, which they call “Sweet Snacking Tomatoes”. The reason I bought them was because I had a coupon for $1 off. Such a deal! It comes in an innovative container that is very eye catching. I am a sucker for nice packaging. The tomatoes were delicious and very well […]
Continue ReadingKeep on Truckin’
The new craze – gourmet trucks driving around Los Angeles. They use Twitter to let their fans know where they can be found. It’s happening in San Francisco, New York, Portland, etc. I have been patronizing a certain taco truck in Pasadena for years. I have been there at 2 am wearing a black tie dress […]
Continue ReadingBreakfast in a Can!?
I know we live in the land of conveniece, but this is crazy – yes, I bought some! I really couldn’t help myself. The nutrition label says each can contains 8 servings, and it’s carries the USDA “Organic” stamp. Gee, if it’s organic, it must be good for you! The Batter Blaster website comes with a video […]
Continue ReadingWake Up People, It’s December!
I can’t even believe it’s December! Yikes, it always makes me nervous. There are just too many details to take care of and I always forget some. Zoe had the assignment of taking a photograph for the header for December. I love it. She’s a becoming a great photographer. I’m not into cutesy. I grew […]
Continue ReadingHappy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! Well, we are now sitting around post Thanksgiving dinner feeling very full and tired. I must say I get less stressed cooking dinner for 100 people than Thanksgiving. I attempted to make Paula Dean’s Sweet Potato Balls and mid way through, after making the first mistake changed the entire recipe to baked sweet […]
Continue ReadingThe Travesty of Truffles
Why don’t I like truffles? Just look at the picture; what does it look like to you? Basically, they are a fragrant petrified sponge that taste like sweat that dogs and pigs adore. What an endorsement! Last night, my husband and I went out (a week late) for our anniversary dinner. We got a nice […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Bijoux – No it’s Dinner!
I feel it’s time for a bit of a rant. Last night I went to a new restaurant, my hopes were high. This place only seats about 26 people. The restaurant is very well designed and beautifully done. I ordered Yellow Stripe Beet Salad with chives, roasted garlic vinaigrette & parmesan mousse (mousse was the […]
Continue ReadingIt’s an Affectation
What’s up with miniature wine carafes being served next to my glass of wine? – a “just-for-you” diminutive decanter. Why? The trend has been going on for awhile now to bring you a mini-carafe and an empty glass to the table when ordering wines by the glass. Are you supposed to feel like you are […]
Continue ReadingOde to October
Boo hoo, cry me a river, build a bridge and get over it! October is the best month of the year. It is my favorite or should I say preferred month. I got married in October because I love it. The weather is meant to be perfect, sweaters come out, stew gets made, etc… Unfortunately, Southern […]
Continue ReadingPepper Mills of Yore
I have no idea why this popped into my head, but do you remember how pepper grinders in the ‘80s got progressively bigger and bigger? It was purely an affectation and the desire for phallic extension. Didn’t you hate having to tell the waiter “WHEN” on the pepper front? You know it’s bad once the […]
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