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…
Snuffy the Snow(wo)man
This is precisely how I felt today. [source] It’s humid and warm outside, and, of course, our new stairs in the office aren’t finished. In fact, they’ve begun to paint them. While we sit inside. With almost no ventilation. While playing terrible music! First it was the sprinkler fiasco, then it was the broken air…
December in ‘Bama (MIMM #1)
This past weekend was full of friends, family, and food; it went by too quickly, as weekends always do, but I am well-rested and ready for another work week. I’ve recently discovered the blog Healthy Diva Eats and thought I’d participate in MIMM this week. Friday night’s meal was certainly marvelous. Can’t wait to go…
Fine Dining at a “Chicken Shack”
Happy Friday, blog world. I’m excited to say my first full week back from the holiday didn’t kill me. Since we have no dinner staples in our house and planned to grocery shop (yeah, on a Friday night), we decided to eat dinner out. While we were initially going to go to a newly-opened chain…
“Oh you individually wrapped your tacos in twine? They look delicious!”
‘Twas a slow afternoon and I found myself giggling at my work desk after reading “Dissecting the Formula for Food Porn” on The Huffington Post. Like the author, I personally enjoy food photos. I admit my own are lacking in artistry, however. I haven’t mastered the basic functions on our point and shoot, but I find…
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