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Birthdays, we got birthdays

Posted on February 2, 2008 by Annette

Three, to be precise. We combined them into a single dinner to keep our (my) sanity intact, since I am also cooking for tomorrow’s superbowl dinner and next Saturday’s baby shower for Gabs. But first, to the humor impaired fuckwit … Continue reading →

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Pining for pork

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Annette

Have you ever had one of those days, where you have an idea that at the time seems absolutely brilliant, so you dive into it, trying to get reality to match what’s in your head, only to find that it … Continue reading →

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You bought what?

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Annette

Why on earth would anyone want this? Certainly no one would need it – a bowl is a bowl, and without the name attached to it, probably half the price. But apparently I am quite out of tune with things, … Continue reading →

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Gears

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Annette

I had big, big plans for the two acorn squash I had picked up at the store: Baked, stuffed with a wild rice mix, and served as a side to a couple of seared balsamic-glazed, bone-in pork chops. Sometimes things … Continue reading →

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Geek food

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Annette

I am a huge fan of pizza, even though I rarely eat more than a bite or two these days. What true geek doesn’t like pizza and a nice caffeinated beverage to go with it? Pizzas are the staple of … Continue reading →

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Good luck for the coming year

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Annette

It is a tradition here in the South to eat black eyed peas and greens on News Year’s Day, as a way of ensuring good luck and prosperity for the coming year. We hedge our bets and eat black eyed … Continue reading →

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