so,
when you put it that way…
it really is no contest.
which way would you go?
—
“my life has been a magnificent indulgence.”
-dick van dyke
Feb4
Tag Archives: food
Jan23
it fell from the sky.
after last week’s surprise package of tempting treats
another food surprise arrived
a couple of breakfast meals
seem to have fallen from the sky
right to my front door
this time delivered by grub hub
with no address on the receipt
delivered in the morning when i was at school
huge portions of pancakes and eggs benedict
i’m sure they were hot and delicious when they arrived
another set of challenges to my healthy eating
testing my temptation limits
is my door the common delivery area for every address on my street?
what will appear next?
should i leave snacks and drinks out for all of the delivery people yet to come?
—
“when fortune knocks open the door.”
-proverb
Jan20
unexpected.
last night when i walked outside
i tripped over a bag left at my front door
it was filled with treats
cookies, candy, and ice cream
(the three c’s, the holy trinity of sweets, cake can be subbed in as needed)
i had no idea who it was from, no note inside, such a great surprise
then i noticed the address
guessed the delivery person had just reversed it
i could go and deliver it myself
tried to imagine who was waiting for it
maybe
it was from a parent
who sent it to their child/college student cramming for an exam?
the victim of a recent romantic breakup needing sugar therapy?
a parent who just needed a break and a treat?
a dieter on a sweets bender?
a family waiting for dessert to go with their board game?
a hallmark movie night for friends?
was it a test from the universe
to challenge my recent healthy eating resolve?
cadbury is my favorite chocolate
the cookies aren’t that big
i could eat one spoon of ice cream a day
i had no idea how long it had been out there
no one had knocked
the ice cream was beginning to soften
i felt for whoever was expecting it
called the company on the bag
they said the customer had reordered when it didn’t arrive
they had already sent them out a new bag of treats
i was welcome to eat it or throw it out
i chose a third option
i delivered this unexpected gift to my daughter
at her house in the light of day.
—
“life is always bringing unexpected gifts.”
-may sarton
Jan8
fry o’clock.
try to be on time
—
“maybe i shouldn’t have had breakfast at denny’s”
-jordan kent
Aug5
from the earth.
white lotus farms, ann arbor, mi
it’s national farmer’s market week – shop from your local farms
Dubbed “the farmers’ market effect” by the New York Times, a recent study shows that vouchers that permit low-income women to shop at a local farmers’ market increase fruit and vegetable consumption in their families. “It’s not clear why mothers visiting a farmers’ market wound up buying more vegetables than grocery store shoppers, but some women told the researchers that the produce sold at markets seemed to be fresher and of higher quality than supermarket offerings. Many shoppers also said they enjoyed the pleasant community experience and the chance to interact directly with growers.”
—
“raw ingredients trump recipes every time;
farmers and ranchers who coax the best from the earth
can make any of us appear to be a great cook.”
-judy rodgers, the zuni cafe cookbook
Jul14
Mac ‘n Cheese – Summer Style!
May4
variety is the sugar of life.
these were one of the greatest food creations of my childhood
with the introduction of the mini-box variety packs
came great excitement
along with
new reasons to battle with siblings
how to divide the number of boxes evenly
who gets to pick first
did i open it correctly on the perforated lines
kellogs, general mills, or post packs
who gets stuck with
the ‘old boring people’s cereal boxes’
such unparalleled joy
sprung from eating it right out of the side of the box
pouring your milk on this sugary delight
turning it into a personal bowl
i thought i could never be happier.
—
“do you know what breakfast cereal is made of?
it’s made of all those little curly wooden shavings you find in pencil sharpeners!”
-roald dahl
Apr6
hat trick.
Sure, you could freeze those overripe bananas for bread or smoothies.
But wouldn’t it be nice if they just stayed yellow longer?
Try a hat.
That is, a hat designed to preserve your favorite tropical treat.
This one’s a two-parter: First, place the silicone cap over the crown (where the bananas connect) to slow the absorption of ethylene gas, which is what causes them to turn brown. Second, place the cute knit hat over the silicone one (they secure with magnets). Unicorn and viking or watermelon and pineapple? The choice is yours. Then, voilà! Bananas stay fresh longer—and look great while doing it. Which means you’ll waste less food and money. Yep, all that from a little hat. Made in California. ($25.00 from Uncommon Goods)
what’s the most unusual ‘kitchen tool’ you’ve ever purchased?
—
“i’m getting so old, i don’t even buy green bananas anymore.”
variations of this quote attributed to: lou holtz, chi chi rodreiguez, claude pepper
Mar13
saucy.
my two favorite sauces in the world
sanders hot fudge sauce and fresh bernaise sauce
sweet and savory
what’s your magic sauce?
—
march is national sauce month, so sauce it up!
throw a little extra sauce on some of your favorite meals.
whether you like it hot, mild, sweet or savory,
it’s the perfect time to celebrate all things saucy and have some fun with it.
since sauce is so diverse, one kind of it or another can go on literally anything.
—
“an ounce of sauce covers a multitude of sins.”
-anthony bourdain (rip)
Mar2
say my name.
i recently made a new recipe
and
finally used my worcestershire sauce!
like finding an old friend
nothing had really changed
still can’t pronounce your name
still in that familiar bottle
how nice to bump into you
so long until i see you again
whenever that might be.
—
“i’m pretty sure 2020’s safe word was
worcestershire sauce
and we couldn’t say it right.”
-T-laine
I didn't have my glasses on.... 