Archive for August, 2010
Out-of-Office Auto Reply: Caramel Candy
Thank you for visiting Zomppa.com. I am currently out of the ‘office’ and on a lovely beach with my toes in the sand and saltwater lapping between my ears. It is not clear whether I will be returning to the ‘office’ as I am seriously contemplating permanent residency in this extraordinary beach town. As I [...]
Variety is the Spice of Life
My husband and I love food and we especially love to try to challenge ourselves to learn to cook new foods and to use new techniques. Hence why we make our own beer and I am trying my hand at homemade cheeses. Even though we love love love to cook, we often find ourselves falling into [...]
Photo of the Day: Cup of Good Morning to You
While canoeing out in the Boundary Waters recently, this little wake-up treat served me quite well. Just in case you’re wondering, it’s Starbucks Ready Brew instant, rated high among campers. Boy, they really are everywhere.
Bannock and Berries
Two things happened to inspire this article—First, I just returned from canoeing up in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in northern Minnesota, and second, this is prime berry-picking season. Let me elaborate on why I was even canoeing or berry-picking: I did it for a man. Sigh. Or should I say, the man. [...]
Photo of the Day: Giant Gummy
No, your eyes do not deceive you. That is a key. THAT is a Gummy Bear from World’s Largest Gummy Bears. And it’s local in Raleigh, NC.
Tiramisu! Just the pick-me up everyone needs
The literal translation of Tiramisu is “pick-me up!” Those espresso drenched ladyfingers and high levels of sugar see to that alright.
