A rose by any other name smells as sweet.Turning lemons into lemonade.What about cake into bread? My neighbor brought me a piece of cake that was prepared by her niece for a friend’s birthday. She offered it with a caveat – I need to have it with coffee or tea because the cake is dry….
Tag: Decadence
The Buffet Is Closed
During the final quarter of 2014 I committed a dietary sin every day of the week. 1. my cheese addiction took hold of me2. potato chips were my best friend 3. I fell off my daily juicing habit4. Mexican takeout5. Thai takeout6. Chinese takeout7. chocolate, chocolate, chocolateThe bright side is that my diet was exemplary the first…
True Confessions
It’s a new year and I must confess that I failed in my year end resolution. I was supposed to stay away from my most favorite food from October through New Year’s Day.EPIC FAIL….but who cares? Overall,2014 was a good year. So much so, that I gave myself permission to indulge in my favorite things…
No Pie?
Thanksgiving is about family, friends and food. The three Fs, if you will.There is always some sort of fowl; be it turkey or duck or both.There is often meat such as ham and roast beef.And what of dessert?Apple pie, pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie.My sweet tooth took hold of me this Thanksgiving and pointed me in…
Who Needs Cheese
I have a new gastronomic obsession.I never thought I would live to see the day but something has become as dear to me as the beloved curd.Salsa.I am unable to go a day without it.So good.So fresh.So hot.….and oh so spicy.The best part is I can whip up a big bowlful of salsa in a…
Recollections
I am still on the path of healthy eating.But I am overcome by memories of all that I have consumed in recent weeks.Dear God, how ever will I make it to the New Year?
Say Cheese
I’ve had to take a step back from my most beloved of indulgences. As much as I love bread, and I do love bread. My real and true love is cheese. there is hardly a thing that I can think of that I would not do for a fine bit of cheese. I don’t know what…
Live To Eat
Let’s face it, I have not bounced back to my pre-holiday regimen. My juicer isn’t doing the kind of swift business of a few weeks ago.This can become very scary if I don’t get hold of myself.Although while watching a movie last night, I sipped an all – fruit smoothie instead of ice cream. Of…
Food For Thought and Bedtime
It is important in life to know how to end the day. Be it a good day or one that has left every nerve ending exposed. It is important to know how to end the day. Look. Learn.
Simple Pleasures
A little brie goes a long way….
just the crust 