Tag: Ina Garten
‘Dear Foodbuzz’: French Apple Tart
As most of you know, the Zomppa crew recently participated in the Foodbuzz’s Project Food Blog competition. We made it to the third round, but then, were devastatingly rejected. This is Zomppa’s letter to Foodbuzz in response to their decision. Dearest Foodbuzz, Upon reading your ‘letter,’ we here at Zomppa are, ever so slightly, disturbed. [...]
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 [...]
Bon Jour, Paris!!!: Pop Tarts
This past weekend, I invited a group of families over for an all-you-can-eat buffet style brunch. Prior to the presence of children in our midst, my husband and I used to be very comfortable entertaining guests at our place regularly. Now, it is essentially sheer madness to coordinate the preparation of meals and child rearing [...]
Cider House Rules: Butternut Soup, Roast Chicken, Root Vegetables
In my house, there aren’t many rules. One condition is that you must be my guinea pig. After a week of cold downpours when the sun took a vacation, my dear friends came over for a comfort supper. They are far too kind in their accolades (which by the way, I never discourage them from [...]
Does This Make My Butt Look Big?
For some people, parties, barbecues, and dinner parties are wonderful excuses to show off the new dress or handbag. For me, the best part is, of course, the food. However, more than just piling my plate is the comfort and camaraderie of sharing a meal prepared by, purchased by, presented by friends and friends-to-be. Party [...]
Fabulously, Not Fabulous
As a Food Network enthusiast (junkie) and lover of food (fine and not-so-fine), I’ve come to adore many of the celebrity chefs/personalities featured on the cable channel. While most chefs on the network can satiate my Food Network crave, there is one person, in particular, with whom I feel a stratospheric and kindred connection … [...]
“Mama-se, Mama-Sa, Mama-Coo-Sa”
I vowed never to be the parent who responds with a “Because I said!” I am happy to report that I am not that parent. Instead, I calmly, yet firmly (yea right) respond with “Because Mama Says!” Immediately, I have flashbacks of jerry curls, leggings, Tab and the “Mama-se (say), mama-sa, mama-coo-sa” line from Michael [...]
