Archive for March, 2010
Play is the Thing: 4YG to a Tastier World
I don’t about you, but I need something to cool down from ZomppaPatty’s pretzels…so I’m going to bring the heat down a few notches and talk about an afternoon I spent with runny-nosed, knee-scraped kids. It’s no surprise anymore to hear about the horrific statistics on childhood obesity (i.e. obesity rates have tripled, $150 billion [...]
Parisian Sensuality: Soft-Baked Pretzels
What can I say about Paris that hasn’t already been said? Rather than potentially bore you with stories about the fabulicious time I had in The City of Lights with Brit-Girl (shout out!!!) and her crew of très chic friends, how about I discuss something you might not readily read on the regular (particularly on [...]
Photo of the Day: O’Buttah!
Shout out to ZomppaKat! What’s my favorite butter in the world? Kerrygold Irish Butter. They rely on independent dairy farmers and cows who graze on the green grasses of Ireland. Result? The most gorgeous, golden-yellow, creamy deliciousness.
Wearing of the Green
St. Patrick’s Day is when draft is 50% off and rivers run green, right? Not quite…although I really should leave the history lesson to our dear ZomppaKat who is from the Emerald Isle. St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated for over 1,000 years as a religious holiday that falls during Lent. So who was St. [...]
Photo of the Day: Sun and Scone
What’s better than a breakfast with a big giant scone and muffin when the sun is out? This is from Rue Cler, a lovely French bistro in downtown Durham.
Skin Deep
Don’t eat too many chips or you’ll break out, right? We’ve all heard that drinking gallons of water can not only keep your insides running right, but also help you with clear skin. So it’s no surprise to any of us that what you eat and drink can impact not just your weight and love [...]
Photo of the Day: International Women’s Day
Today, March 8, 2010 is International Women’s Day, the theme this year is: Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all. This includes equal rights to food. According to the World Food Programme, a child dies of hunger every six seconds? That’s SECONDS. Please take a moment to show your solidarity against hunger in support of [...]
Photo of the Day: Seafood Snack
One of the easiest, quickest snacks – shrimp, scrambled eggs, green onions on toast. YUM.
