Can’t you just hear the festive tune? Seriously. It’s pumpkin spice madness out there, I tell you. I’m pretty sure someone will be coming out with pumpkin spice insoles soon. But can I let you in on a secret…? Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2013
All Part of the Journey

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Culinary Bucket List
Do you have a “culinary bucket list?” I kind of do. Things that I either haven’t made, but want to, or haven’t tasted, but either want to or have been told that I should. I had an experience this weekend that falls into the latter, and has given me a new chapter in my edible journey. Continue reading
Salted Caramel Corn
I was all set to post that autumn is in the air. Then yesterday happened. The hottest day of summer so far. After a week or so of refreshingly cool temps and a decidedly moderate summer overall. Today was equally muggy and hot, but at least there has been a breeze. We will return to reasonable weather by Friday. Continue reading
Roasted Tomato Spread
Memories of tomatoes past
I can still remember coming home from grade school each September and smelling tomatoes stewing from the sidewalk. Owing to her Italian heritage, my mother would freeze jars of stewed tomatoes every year. As a kid, I never really liked the rather overwhelming smell of cooked tomatoes as it washed over me once I opened the door, but as an adult I’ve come to rather like it. Continue reading