Author Archives: Carol

Garden Roll-Ups

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Carol

I’ve officially gotten tired of Cosmo swiping the cherry tomatoes off the kitchen counter and making cat toys of them. So I’ve begun eating them in the yard, never even bringing them into the house.While they’re good on their own, … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Heaven

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Carol

Tomato-Basil-Balsamic Sorbet: I’ve gotta find a shorter name for it! I’m loving myself again after momentarily hating myself. The first time I ever heard of heirloom tomatoes, I made jokes about finding wrinkly, old, dried out veggies stashed in grandma’s … Continue reading →

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Ernest Hemingway . . . Foodie?

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Carol

When I think of Ernest Hemingway, I think of an economy of prose bordering on the miserly. He certainly was not one to waste words, most likely because of his training and background as a reporter. And while he seemed … Continue reading →

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Hand-Wringing Over Neck-Wringing

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Carol

One of my favorite cookbooks is New Orleans Recipes, a wee tome originally published in the 1930s. While the book contains authentic Creole recipes, it also reflects a distinctly different sensibility, complete with cringe-inducing, Aunt Jemima-type cover art and a … Continue reading →

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A Change in Choice of Beverage

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Carol

My friend, the lovely and talented Missi Pyle, sent an e-mail this morning announcing the release of her new album, It’s OK To Be Happy. (plug plug plug) I’d just poured myself a cup of coffee and sat down to … Continue reading →

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