Archive for September, 2009
Coffee Dancers
As promised, a history/science/art journey from my wild days as a Rebel-in-Training with the wonderful folks at Counter Culture at their inaugural Counter Intelligence Camp. Many of you see on the backs of coffee bags: 100% Arabica. What does that mean? Well, it appears that every time you drink coffee, you are really having Ethiopian [...]
Photo of the Day: Organic Nicotine
A cigarette ad found in Elle magazine. Question: Organic tobacco? Does it really matter?
Camp for Caffeinated Rebels
Ongoing coffee wars: boo to the $4 Starbucks, yay to the $1 McDonald’s. Can’t taste the difference. Right? I am an absolute novice when it comes to coffee. Remember, I’m the one with the baby taste buds and so yes, coffee has traditionally been too bitter for me. And it makes me pee like nobody’s [...]
“It’s So Hard, To Say Good Bye”: Spinach and Eggplant Fusilli
I know, I know. I spent the last 2-3 weeks denouncing the summer heat, expressing my enthusiasm for the changing seasons and describing its affect on my taste buds, psychological state and wardrobe…. Why the frown, say you? On a recent trip to the grocery store, I felt a deep poignant pang in the pit [...]
Photo of the Day: Carolina’s Front Porch
A rainy evening didn’t stop a full plate of Carolina bbq pork, mac ‘n’ cheese, fried chicken, beans, and grilled chicken from being enjoyed on Fridays on the Front Porch at the Carolina Inn
Photo of the Day: Oodles of Fun
Not quite organic or local…but my secret stash of “fancy” noodles from around the world. Thank goodness for guilty pleasures.
Photo of the Day: Red Hot!
Even though they look a bit radioactive, these are real hot dogs…served at a staff appreciation picnic. You’re welcome?
