Author Archives: Carol

Chicago, the eating part

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Carol

Our recent trip to Chicago was rich in many ways. Looking over our more than 800 photos (digital, fortunately, otherwise we’d need to rent storage for all the developed pix), it’s difficult to figure out which ones to share. We … Continue reading →

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I Got Tivo’d!

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Carol

I heard from a friend this week that one of her friends saw me on television and Tivo’d my presentation. Me? Tivo’d?! I’ve done radio interviews a number of times in Los Angeles, but this is my first television appearance … Continue reading →

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Iced Coffee and the Dilution Solution

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Carol

mmmmm, iced coffee… Seems that most people make iced coffee by, well, brewing a pot of coffee and pouring it over ice in a glass. But this dilutes the brew and does nothing to give you a really good, smooth … Continue reading →

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Kol-ahh!

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Carol

Kola Tonic, which I see in the fine print on the label is produced in Salt River, South Africa. So much for reducing the carbon footprint. Doesn’t anybody make this stuff around here? I experienced an ah-hah! moment recently, while … Continue reading →

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Bacon-Laced Booze Bliss

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Carol

Ever since my pal, Chuck (he’s about to officially acquire the hyphenated name Chuck-of-Gumbo-Pages-Fame) introduced me to bacon-infused bourbon, I’ve been itching to give it a try. I’m not much of a bourbon drinker, but he recently made me an … Continue reading →

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