Archive for December, 2010
Goodbye
As 2010 comes to a close, we all have a tendency to look back, reminisce, wonder. Some of us regret what we did…or did not. Some of us are thrilled that we did…or did not. Some of us saw new births (Beanie Baby!) and joys (Leva’s new bump!). Some of us saw heartache and loss. [...]
TidBit of the Day: Freezing Food
For many of you, the weather looks like this: Hard to get many fresh, local foods when the ground is frozen solid, so having some frozen is a blessing. A great article by Lori Bongiorno gives tips on how to freeze food and how long you can freeze what.
Photo of the Day: Chocolate con Churros
The perfect sugar rush! There were many highlights in my trip to Madrid earlier this month, and this was certainly one of them.
Winter Weather Survival Tips and Irish Stew
As the U.S. North East coast gets its first substantial snow dump this winter, I feel it my duty to share with you the many learnings I have made in the past month or so of surviving rather unbearable weather conditions in Northern Europe. Here in Northern Ireland we experienced a very uncharacteristic two weeks [...]
Reason for the Season
During this time of year, it can sometimes be very difficult to remember why we celebrate the season. For some, the true spirit of winter holidays are momentarily disregarded amidst the last minute shopping, tree trimming, baking, visits to the post office, libations (in moderation, of course) and other usual holiday-ish activities. I am the [...]
TidBit of the Day: Avoca, An Irish Treasure
As you all know, Ireland is a land rich in cultural heritage, be it music, dance, little leprechauns guarding their pots of gold, etc. One treasure you might not be so familiar with (should you live outside Ireland) is Avoca. Founded in 1974, Avoca is an Irish family-run business with a wool hand-weaving history dating back to [...]
TidBit of the Day: Rising Food Prices and Phosphorus
The TV is buzzing about rising food prices – in 2008, 40 riots occurred to protest these rising costs. Little known is that diminishing sources of phosphorus is having an impact on these fluctuations. What the heck is phosphorus? According to Foreign Policy (an article you should read), phosphorus is “used extensively for a variety [...]
