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"It's fashionable," she said with a giggle. "And it's functional."

posted August 17, 2010 in Susannah\'s {Kitchen} Aprons

Aprons Shrug Off Sexism, Tie on a TrendIsn't it funny how important it is to "dress the part?" Executives know that "dressing for success" is no joke, and career coaches recommend that young business people invest in a few good wardrobe separates to (read full article)

Dear Noy

posted August 12, 2010 in je\'s anatomy

Lifting the Aug. 23 holiday for continuity of government services is a stupid reason. I don’t think Noynoy has ever visited a government office. Growing up in a family of politicians, I don’t think he needed to fall in line to get an ID or file f (read full article)

How about setting up your own cake decorating home business?

posted August 10, 2010 in Plentyonyourplate

Here is POYP’s continued ezine on cake making. Today, we take a look at the advantages, disadvantages of setting up your own cake decorating business from home. Turning a passion into a business, is hard work, but like anyt (read full article)

Summer Plan Update

posted August 07, 2010 in Yum in Tum

This was a really weird week for me. I broke down and needed some synthetic food, in the form of a Big Mac. So I got one. Then I went to a baby shower which was at a sushi restaurant. I didn't think I'd ever had food budget money again, but apparentl (read full article)

Made Locally

posted August 04, 2010 in In My Kitchen

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Ramblers Way. All opinions are 100% mine.A friend of mine is very surprise when I told her about the things I do now a day. My family has a vegetable garden in the backyard, and we try to buy other (read full article)

Something’s Brewing

I apologize for some of my posts being sort of scatter brained lately. I promise I will focus and get back into the groove very soon. See, recently DH and I have come to the conclusion that our dream of opening a microbrewery someday might actually (read full article)

Give Your Man the Butt Part 2 and a Giveaway

posted July 28, 2010 in My Man's Belly

Braised Pork with Peach Butt Rub After a full year (plus a little bit) I am finally doing my first giveaway.  YAY!!!!!!  I’ll get to that in a minute, but rest assured…it’s a really cool package and it’s por (read full article)

Whole Foods Hummus....Sexy, Single & FREE!

posted July 26, 2010 in The Unemployed Chef

Ehhh... I don't know if this qualifies as a post. Perhaps this is more of a "Hey-guess-what-I-did-today" ramble that I really want to share, but no one cares. So you'll be the ones to suffer.Due to the gap in my regular blogging, I can't quite rememb (read full article)

Wines to Try: Diseño 2009 Vintage Malbec from Mendoza

posted July 24, 2010 in First, Make a Roux!

Last night, my husband and I attended a dinner at Sevilla in downtown San Diego celebrating the release of Diseño 2009 Malbec. This malbec is from the Mendoza region of Argentina and was created by winemaker Alejandro Wainer. The guest of honor at t (read full article)

Cochon 555 – 5 Chefs, 5 Pigs, 5 Winemakers

posted July 17, 2010 in 100 Miles

Chefs and winemakers can be a rough and tumble crowd.  Throw butchers into the mix and watch out.  Then there are chefs who also butcher.  Time to run the other way.  This spring my friend, Jo Stougaard (of My Last Bite), and I attended ‘C (read full article)

My romantic egg – Oeuf cocotte with salmon, asparagus and a cilantro-coconut pesto

posted July 15, 2010 in Citron et Vanille

Mon oeuf romantique – Oeuf cocotte au saumon et asperges, pesto de coriandre et noix de coco Thanks so much for all your kinds words on my previous post, you guys are really wonderful, kind and generous of your time. I do appreciate it a lot. (read full article)

Next in the "Interviews from Cakeland" Series, Georgetown Cupcake "DC Cupcakes"

posted July 13, 2010 in cakelava - Musings From Cakeland

It's been months since our last Interview in the "Interviews from Cakeland" Series on the blog and I miss doing them. Cakes have happened, Life has happened, we can all relate I'm sure. My latest interview practically fell in my lap, courtesy of Ric (read full article)

Business Network Event Chesterfield

posted July 13, 2010 in My Customer Service Experiences

Another great local business networking event is being planned for today (13th of July) at the beautiful Ringwood hall in Chesterfield. Starting at 12 noon for delegates, the event is organised by the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerc (read full article)

Dining at Fleming's

A few weeks ago, John and I were invited to a special dinner (disclosure: "on the house") at Fleming's in Marlton for bloggers, business folk, and other South Jersey/Philly movers and shakers in order to sample the summer "prix fixe" menu. Now, we k (read full article)

Dining at Fleming's

A few weeks ago, John and I were invited to a special dinner (disclosure: "on the house") at Fleming's in Marlton for bloggers, business folk, and other South Jersey/Philly movers and shakers in order to sample the summer "prix fixe" menu. Now, we k (read full article)

My Live List

posted July 08, 2010 in Healthy Living Blog

  It has been to hot to cook these past few days...So I am joining in the fun with Mama Kat's!Not 100 but will still be adding to this list! do free hugs write little notes with inspiring and uplifting words and leave them where people can find (read full article)

Happy 4th! Thank your local farmer.

There are now nearly five million fewer farms in the U.S. than there were in the 1930's. Photo by Jason Houston. This 4th of July I’d like to remind everyone of America’s heroes–the farmer. Without farms, we would have no food. (read full article)

Happy 4th! Thank your local farmer.

There are now nearly five million fewer farms in the U.S. than there were in the 1930's. Photo by Jason Houston. This 4th of July I’d like to remind everyone of America’s heroes–the farmer. Without farms, we would have no food. (read full article)

Wine meets beer: WBC or Bust bus stops at Pike Brewing

posted July 03, 2010 in Wine and Beer of Washington State

So why did a bunch of wine bloggers on the WBC or Bust road trip stop for beer at Pike Brewing Company? Most wine makers will tell you that: It takes a lot of beer to make a great wine! Wine makers will tell how they keep a keg stocked during crush, (read full article)

New Host on TLC BBQ Pitmasters – Kevin Roberts

posted July 02, 2010 in BBQ Party

With TLC's new season of BBQ Pitmasters just a few weeks away, John Markus, TLC's pitmaster head-honcho, let it slip that there would be a new host in the second series. Kevin Roberts. who is also known as the "Food Dude", has also been on over 100 (read full article)

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