Food
January 18, 2009
- In October, 2006, when I fractured my elbow I couldn't drive for two weeks, so I started walking my neighborhood in Los angeles both to buy my groceries and vitamins and to give myself some exercise. Starting at where Melrose Avenue meets Western Avenue, I went a few doors west of Melrose to the Melrose Cafe Bakery that sells delicious fresh pan dulce (Mexican sweet bread) baked on the ...
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January 12, 2009
- The vet says my new cat has to go on a diet! It seems darling Ziggy has gotten obese. How can this be? I've had cats all my life and they've always been self-regulating--downright finicky, in fact. Safeway brand? Thanks but no thanks. Fancy Feast? Maybe tomorrow. I've even had a finicky dog--top of the line only products for him, if you please. The problem is, I seem to be overidentifying with ...
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January 9, 2009
- First Give-A-WayGo to my Writer In Writing Blog To ParticipateFollowing in my bootah shakin’ purgatory sister’s footsteps, debut author, Cindy Pon, I’m excited to hold the first give-a-way of my memoir, The Unbreakable Child. Release date, April 1st 2009.And I, like bootah shakn’ Cindy, will make it easy. Just leave a comment and tell me your favorite comfort food, make my tummy ...
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December 24, 2008
- Well here it is Christmas Eve and the weather is frightful - warming temperatures and rain mixing with all the snow creating my least favourite winter effect - slush.Christmas comes with lots of expectation; presents, food, and being home for the holidays. I am not sure where my home really is; my loyalties are divided between two hemispheres and three continents but the food ties me to all of ...
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December 16, 2008
- Number 10: You can buy 2005 Bordeaux at the supermarket in Valence d'Angens for about 4 Euros. Some of these wines you will not find in the United States. They are the color of rubies in a sunset, and they taste even better than their gleam.Number 9: The cheese dealer in the open market at Valence looks like Antonio Banderas, and he likes American women. Number 8: The villagers are so ...
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December 16, 2008
- Recently, I've been busy with end of the semester reading/grading, but I found time to enjoy some holiday cheer. Two restaurants of delicious eats: A friend and I went to Marzano, on Park Blvd in Oakland. A cozy brick interior, very close tables, and yet the feeling is lively and comfortable, a buzz of conversation and a great bar. Like a little bistro tucked away in an alley in Rome. The ...
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December 11, 2008
- I thought I’d check in and see howzit goin’? I’m not quite with Christmas this year. But, what else is new...Every since I left Cleveland 30 years ago, it has not been the same...NO SNOW! Los Angeles just ain't got it like that! It can’t be Christmas without snow! That’s the time when the kids sit indoors and then try to ride bicycles in the house cause they can’t ride on ...
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December 10, 2008
- Hi Everyone, Make and enjoy Sunshine Potato Salad! It is easy to do and is a delicious and filling potato salad with a light fruity taste. This is a potato salad distinct of, preferred by and passed down in my family. Aside from clicking the link below, you can Google the recipe by typing Sunshine Potato Salad and then excabel, my pen-name. Thanks and enjoy! Sunshine Potato Salad ...
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December 7, 2008
- My DESIGNER PIE SHOP book is ready. This small business appropriate for two people, a couple, two friends, retired couple, easy to operate, low-cost start-up! Order at lulu.com
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December 5, 2008
- I would like to share this simple-to-do and special dish I regularly serve to my family. It is not that common and tastes comforting and exciting at the same time. The main ingredient is the usually overlooked but essential chayote.Chayote in Ground Beef tomato Sauce You can also Google my article by typing the name of the recipe and then excabel, my pen-name. In my artcile and recipe, the ...
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