Author Archives: Carol

Yeah, What HE Said!

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Carol

It’s gratifying to hear people with more knowledge, experience and authority than yourself say the same thing you’ve been saying all along. Today I participated in a teleforum with James Oseland, editor of Saveur magazine and author of Cradle of … Continue reading →

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The Lone March Blog

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Carol

March is almost over (fewer than three hours left in the Pacific Time Zone), and I’ve been a lazy bum and written no blogs whatsoever this month. In fact, I see that my last entry was in celebration of Chinese … Continue reading →

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Kung Hei Fat Choi!

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Carol

Happy Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rat! Last night as Andy and I feasted on crispy duck in steamed buns following the Chinese New Year’s Parade in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, we looked back over the day’s events and … Continue reading →

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A Sushi Chef of One’s Own

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Carol

It’s great having your own hair stylist, someone who knows your preferences and who understands what cut and color look best with the structure of your face and the tone of your skin. Well, I guess it’s great for some. … Continue reading →

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Hog Wild

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Carol

At Sunday night’s Epiphany party our group convened to cap off the Christmas season with a potluck and to catch up on everyone else’s holidays. My good pal, Chuck Taggart of Gumbo Pages fame, brought his amazing Pork & Pork … Continue reading →

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