Archive for October, 2009

Photo of the Day: How’s This Treat?

Photo of the Day: How’s This Treat?

| October 30, 2009 | 0 Comments

This isn’t a trick…this snake is seriously CHOMPING. A valuable preserve found in Southeast Asia. Photo courtesy of my little sister aka Monkey.

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Photo of the Day:  Shrimp Chips

Photo of the Day: Shrimp Chips

| October 29, 2009 | 1 Comment

The best stuff on earth.

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Photo of the Day: National Chocolate Day!

Photo of the Day: National Chocolate Day!

| October 28, 2009 | 0 Comments

Don’t forget to celebrate the wonders and delights of chocolate today.

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Zomppin’ with Z: Hello Dolly!

Zomppin’ with Z: Hello Dolly!

| October 27, 2009 | 1 Comment

When you have a beautiful young lady like this over for a party, what do you serve? This photo, by the way, is specially for my sister who has an inexplicable fear of Barbie dolls. It was of one of the entries at the NC State Fair – creative! Back to parties – appetizers and [...]

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Photo of the Day:  Goldish vs. Cheddar Bunny

Photo of the Day: Goldish vs. Cheddar Bunny

| October 26, 2009 | 1 Comment

For all you parents (kiddies):  Annie’s Cheddar Bunny or The Goldfish?

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Photo of the Day: Sham? WOW!

Photo of the Day: Sham? WOW!

| October 23, 2009 | 2 Comments

I admit, I was enthralled by the presentation. Didn’t buy one, but….

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Deep-Fried Happiness

Deep-Fried Happiness

| October 22, 2009 | 5 Comments

I know. We here at Zomppa talk about eating well, organically, locally…please forgive me as I indulge you with my recent gluttonous trip to the NC State Fair. It wasn’t necessarily organic…or healthy…but sure was local. I’m from New England originally and we don’t really have this “whole lotta happy” where I’m from. Last year [...]

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The ‘Real’ Chef Boyardee:  Kid-Friendly Tomato Soup

The ‘Real’ Chef Boyardee: Kid-Friendly Tomato Soup

| October 21, 2009 | 4 Comments

Does anyone remember eating Chef Boyardee’s canned pasta?  All you had to do was add a convenient can of water?  Remember? Was I the only one who ate this stuff?  Who couldn’t get enough of Chef Boyardee’s pasta with mini-meatballs?  Man.  I loved that pasta.  And in particular, I loved the meatballs. Wait. Were the [...]

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Photo of the Day: Botanical Gardens

Photo of the Day: Botanical Gardens

| October 21, 2009 | 0 Comments

Yellow Flowers.  National Botanical Gardens, DC.

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Photo of the Day: Nothing like Homemade

Photo of the Day: Nothing like Homemade

| October 20, 2009 | 4 Comments

Is corn syrup part of Grandma’s recipe?

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