This Christmas was a whirlwind—both figuratively and literally. Before the in-laws arrived early Saturday evening, Mark and I did a little last minute grocery shopping and had some lunch at one of our favorite places, Mediterranean Sandwich Company. Their “mixed grill” is out of this world—I can’t get enough of the onion marmalade and béarnaise aioli!…
Archives for December 2012
Hurray for Curr-ay!
Having survived the apocalypse, I feel that having a special pre-holiday lunch for the office was the perfect idea for today. One member of management prepared chicken curry, seasoned basmati rice, and yogurt sauce, while one of the leads supplied pizza as an alternative. Healthy Indian Cuisine, meet Standard American Diet. Meals like this one…
It’s the end of the world as we know it (and I feel fine)
While I may feel fine, many in my hometown do not. This morning Mobile and the surrounding area saw its share of severe weather. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down along I-65 and parts of Midtown. Several trees (even beautiful live oaks 🙁 ) were damaged or blown down, but luckily,…
Handling Holiday Treats + WIAW #9
With Christmas quickly approaching and another familial feast on the horizon, many foodies, like myself, are full of anticipation. If, however, you suffer from food allergies or have adopted a vegan, paleo, or some other seemingly unconventional lifestyle, you might have begun bracing for a panic attack or mentally preparing a defense of your food…
Bittersweet Weekend
This morning as I sloshed through the puddles and held tightly to my umbrella, I made the decision to laugh instead of curse my “misfortune.” If having wet pants for an hour and a head full of frizzy hair are the greatest of my worries today, then I’d say I’m doing pretty well. Each time…
Tackling the “Standard American Diet” & WIAW #8
Listening to National Public Radio has become a daily ritual during my short commute to and from work. This morning they aired a segment discussing the pending Farm Bill. The two main components of the Farm Bill are subsidies and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps). I have no desire to debate…
Bake My Day
Today (even shortly after breakfast) I had one thing on my mind: COOKIES. I mentioned to Mark over the weekend that I had the urge to bake, but after reading about—and salivating over—cookies here, I knew I had to pull out the baking sheets ASAP. I’m basically the Cookie Monster. Back in high school, a…
The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow (MIMM #2)
Today has been warm, muggy, and dreary; otherwise, a Monday in dire need of something marvelous. As Mondays go, today wasn’t terrible. Sure, my stomach was in knots in anticipation of the afternoon’s menacing thunderstorms, especially since I had to meet with an auditor across the facility during their peak. Why can’t 1940s-era Air Force…
Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Foodie
I can’t believe it’s already “the most wonderful time of the year.” Thanksgiving was here and gone quickly, and it seems like Christmas and Hanukkah are approaching even more quickly. If you’re fretting over what to buy that special foodie in your life, have no fear. I’ve created a Twelve Fantastic Foodie Gifts list fitting every…
WIAW #7: So Fresh and So Clean
My Wednesday began with a trip to the dentist. Now, some of you may immediately shudder when you hear the word “dentist.” You might even crawl into fetal position, recalling childhood dreams of a terrifying, masked, drill-wielding man in a white robe, standing over you while you scream inside. Me? I get excited! Apart from…
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