Tag Archives: food

Angry tummy, grateful heart

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Carol

This past week’s Thanksgiving festivities were a bit out of the ordinary for me. I came down with a stomach virus. Whether it was through food poisoning or a random bug floating on the air or perched on the shopping … Continue reading →

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Finger-lickin’ extraordinary

Posted on November 18, 2007 by Carol

It may sound funny, but sometimes it’s easy when you use a fork not to actually notice what you’re eating. Especially when you’re in a hurry—and when the food’s not all that outstanding—it’s easy to employ the shoveling action that … Continue reading →

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Pure, stinky bliss . . .

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Carol

Lately I’ve been pondering the magic of how obnoxious ingredients help produce glorious dishes. Take fish sauce, for instance. It’s made of salted, fermented fish—pretty basic stuff—and it has one of the most potent smells I’ve ever encountered. If you … Continue reading →

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Bienvenido & howdy!

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Carol

“As difficult as herding cats.” That’s the way my husband, Andy, is likely to describe his attempts to nudge me into starting my own blog. As a professional writer and editor, I try to select each word carefully and craft … Continue reading →

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