Category Archives: Food

Not-So-Simple Syrup

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Widget

As of late (the past week), I’ve become enthralled with the idea of simple syrup. It’s basically nothing but a combination of sugar and water, heated until the sugar dissolves in the water and then cooled. I talked a little … Continue reading →

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Wading into the stream…

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Widget

So, today is less of a coherent blog post, and more just small vignettes about random things I’ve been thinking about. Consider this like a dip into my stream of consciousness, which in turn, is like that creepy tunnel from … Continue reading →

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A Break in the Silence

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Widget

I’ve been quiet lately (probably to the enjoyment of your Facebook feeds). I’m not entirely sure why – I’m not necessarily bored with blogging yet. I’ve got tons of feedback, reconnected with some friends who I haven’t talk to in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Night Rage

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Widget

I remember back, just a few years ago, the days of the week were divided into the days of “rage” – that is, how likely someone it was that someone was going to be partying on that night. It went … Continue reading →

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The Good Earth

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Widget

This year, Lovely Wife and I decided to join a CSA (Community Support Agriculture). It’s like a delicious stock market – you buy a share, give them your money, and between April and December, you get a cooler full of … Continue reading →

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Eggs

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Widget

When it comes to eggs, I’m like Bubba in Forest Gump. I like them any way, any time, any place. There are very few dishes that can’t be improved with the addition of a fried or poached egg. Hamburger? Oh, … Continue reading →

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87% Dark Chocolate Easter

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Widget

At some point in my life, when I was young, I realized that there was a hierarchy to those Hershey minis bags. While there are only 4 types in there, it wasn’t like they were all equal. There was a … Continue reading →

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The Happiest Place on Earth

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Widget

When people think about the happiest place on Earth, most conjure images of a large eared mouse towering over small children. While I do enjoy the pantheon of Disney parks and properties, my location in the middle of the country … Continue reading →

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Eventually Triumphant.

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Widget

Remember when I complained about not getting my day old loaf of bread, and it almost derailed my entire day? Who’s the man now, dog?

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In Love With the Cheesemonger

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Widget

I’m in love. It’s that magical kind of love that makes you feel all squishy inside. I’m in love with the cheesemonger. Scardello in Uptown Dallas is my new haven. Inside, away from the bustle of Dallas, is an unassuming … Continue reading →

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