If the world were perfect, and I had infinite time and energy to make everything from scratch, I would. To me, there are few things as satisfying as making a batch of cookies or a quiche or something else most people think only comes in a box from a supermarket. Books like The Homemade Pantry [...]
Once upon a time, I got tricked into getting a BJ’s Wholesale Club membership. Okay, that may not be entirely true, but I went into BJ’s without intending to actually become a member. Unfortunately, I’d misplaced the free trial membership coupon–I still have no idea where I put it, but it was no longer attached [...]
I am a list maker. I make lists all the time: at work, at home, on paper and on my computer. One of my favorite lists to make is my weekly grocery list, which I outlined in too much detail in an earlier post. As you may know, I upgraded to an Android smartphone in [...]
There are people in this world whose favorite store is Trader Joe’s and could live off peanut butter filled pretzels, ginger cats and vegetable masala burgers. I am not one of those people, but I like the store a lot and there are several products I love that I can’t find anywhere else. So I [...]
I would say that I enjoy shopping at Trader Joe’s, but I know a lot of people who are borderline obsessed with it. Despite all the love TJ’s gets, there’s also a lot of controversy. People take issue with the fact that it’s perceived as a health food store, but a lot of the products [...]
Sometimes I have to stop and remind myself that not everyone lives (or cooks, or eats) like I do. Last week, I went out to lunch with Cynthia. During the course of our conversation, she mentioned to me that she wished she was as good at menu planning as I am. The comment surprised me, [...]
My mother sent this video to me. It almost defies description…only that it’s wonderful on a number of levels, especially if you’re a Star Wars fan who also likes organic food. Enjoy.
I knew that a day which began with 50 cent iced coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts would be a good one, but when I left the house Tuesday morning I underestimated just how good the day could be. I managed to go to DD, Whole Foods, Fore Street and Gelato Fiasco on the same day (“Go [...]
So far so good, as the weekend goes. On Friday, the family and I went to see celtic rock fusion band Enter the Haggis. An excellent show as always (In my family, I’m the slacker with only 5 ETH concerts under my belt. Check them out, they’re great.) On the way to the show [...]
I’m 85 pages into Kitchen Confidential and I’m enjoying it very much. Anthony Bourdain inspires me to spend more time in the kitchen, improving my craft (because “a good cook is a craftsman–not an artist”{pg 62} which is good, because my sister is the artsy one) and trying new things since “your body is not [...]
