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family, foodies, fondue.
Happy Movies and Chinese Food Day! Or, for you Goyim out there, a very Merry Christmas. Before I prepare for my traditionally Jewish day, I thought it was time for a recap of the first evening in “Dining Week 2009.” [I'm not photograp...
out of the comfort zone; into the pot.
New on GoBackpacking: Getting Personal A couple days ago, I made the most delicious soup. I had purchased some leeks a few days prior – I always like to play with seasonal ingredients, and this one had been beckoning me from the grocery shel...
holiday guidelines [or lack thereof].
Starting tonight, I am about to begin a week-long stretch where my plans have me dining in a restaurant at least once per day. There was a time where this might have placed me in a panic, or where the only feasible solution would have been to order...
giving and receiving.
I received a lovely package over the weekend: Thanks to my Blogger Secret Santa, I am now the proud owner of a jar of maple butter. It’s hard to believe, but there was a time where I was a staunch Mrs. Butterworth’s user. Now, of cours...
’tis the season…
Guess what I did? Yes, those are cookies. Madness, isn’t it? You may have noticed that I don’t bake. Ever. [Hence the plates taking over the counter: I don't have cooling racks.] There are many reasons that my oven typically see...
staying balanced: take a look around.
I just have to mention: this morning, it was seventeen degrees outside. I am not ready for this. Nonetheless, I’ve got another entry in the Staying Balanced series today, because I should always remind myself to quit moaning. Even at sev...

