Category Archives: Food

The preparation for my great Mother’s Day meal began on Saturday when I accidentally bought a $51 ham. I drove to the nearest Whole Foods Market as instructed. This happened to be about 20 miles from my house. I wandered … Continue reading →

Would Bearnaise sauce really taste any different if I left out the tarragon and didn’t add the pepper and shallots cooked in bourbon? Is there a chance on earth that I’ll pour the butter and water into the eggs in … Continue reading →

As a public service, I’ve tried every flavor of Pop-Tart in each of four ways: frozen, untoasted, lightly-toasted and almost burnt.  Here are my findings. Flavors I will buy Frosted Raspberry — best frozen Apple Strudel — surprisingly good no … Continue reading →

Once in a while I find myself in a situation so unexpected and unusual that part of my brain keeps nagging, “Is this really happening?” That was the case early in the afternoon this past April 18. I was standing … Continue reading →

I put my chair in the car and set out walking again. I went up one street and down the next, looking for Dragon Popcorn. I still didn’t find it, but I did find A Cupcakery. It was almost 1:00 … Continue reading →