What do beaver butts and Halloween candy have in common?
I love Halloween candy in all those delicious flavors! But did you know that some of the vanilla flavoring in your holiday baked goods and candy could come from the…
Social Norms: Understanding how the world works a kids-eye view
Whether it’s their total “ignorance” of social norms or their lack of understanding of how the world works, kids definitely do say the darndest things . That’s probably why the…
Greek Goddess Nachos
I am not a Greek Goddess but my nachos are… Start with a simple greek quinoa salad with all the fixings, shovel it onto pita chips and top it with…
Open House or Dinner Party: You decide who is on the guest list
Open House or dinner party… Sounds like a strange metaphor when deciding who to let into your inner circle and who to keep at an appropriate distance – as they…
A star is born and it is not who you think it is…
It took me a a few weeks (plus) to actually let the entire A Star is Born experience to filter down fully. I found the movie to be an amazing…
Golden Globes: The year of the photo bomb
Did you watch the Golden Globe Awards last night? So many things to see but what a great example of strategic planning when this young lady took the photo bomb…
Born To Rum: Fruitcake reaches its full potential
Think about it. As a dessert, it sort of has everything you could want: a caramelized cake, tart dried fruit, nuts for texture and a healthy glug of holiday spirit…
Happy Holidays: A little holiday music from me to you
Happy Holidays… I am never quite sure what to get all of you each year as you have such distinctive and varied tastes. :- ) This year I decided…
Christmas Gifts: The ultimate gift guide for the absurd
Shopping for Christmas gifts can be a weird experience. That is, if you do “the gift” correctly. Anyone can shop for normal gifts, but the true Christmas spirit is in giving…
Thanksgiving: Unlock some of foodie fun facts
Gobble, gobble – Amaze your friends with your knowledge about the most popular bird during Thanksgiving. Here are some interesting facts: As far back as 1000 A.D., Native American Indians…