I have been trying to listen to more music these days. I am in between books today so I took to my iPod. Which reminded me that I discovered a great band this week, Bridget and the Squares. The lead singer has an amazing voice! A little Regina Spektor, a little Katy Perry, a lot…
Category: My Big Mouth
Sporkful of Snack Mix
My love of snack mix has finally paid off, well I besides culinary enjoyment. I was pleasantly surprised to hear my name mentioned on my favorite food podcast, The Sporkful. The episode was all about snack mix and they mentioned my Halloween snack mix that I Tweeted them about awhile back. The Sporkful, “It’s not…
Voting Time for A Chile & A Spoon Recipe Challenge!
Voting on the A Chili & A Spoon contest sponsored by Marx Foods has begun. The competition is tough, all the recipes look great! Click here to vote and vote for my recipe for an Ice Cream Sundae with a Chile on Top 🙂 Voting ends December 5th.
Politics of Food
Not the mayoral race but the politics of feed in Chicago. What does Chicago have against the food entrepreneurs, seriously? The Health Department says it is a health issue and a licensing oversight. Though I am willing to bet it is more about lining the right pockets. No doubt the issue is complicated, but the…
November Reading Update
I am making some progress on my fall reading list, which is good news since the pile of books on my nightstand could knock me out if they fell on me in my sleep. Though I have gotten a bit off track, throwing in a few extra books. Here’s what I’ve read… The Mesh: …
Intuition
I’ve begun transporting my Frontera salsa home last night and made a last minute decision to include the Gala Red Apple Salsa in the bag. In a moment of doubt I took it out of the bag. Blowing off my feelings I put it back in the bag and proceeded home. I was not 10…
Jackpot!
I hit the salsa lotto today on my lunch adventures. The Jewel near my office had a replenished supply of Frontera Chipotle Pumpkin Salsa. I bought as many as I could carry. I am already regretting I didn’t get more. I shared my original supply with friends in the office. I got the Frontera Gala…
Check it Out – Mumford & Sons
No doubt I am late to the game on this, but I have been LOVING Mumford & Sons new album Sigh No More. Little Lion Man has been getting some play time on the radio and caught my ear. How can you not like a song with a lyric like this… learn from your mother…
October Reading Update
I am making successful progress on my fall reading list, which is good news since the pile of books on my nightstand could knock me out if they fell on me in my sleep. Here’s what I’ve read… Good Enough to Eat by Stacey BallisCompleted!A great book for any one that enjoys to cook…
Maybe it’s Just Me
Ever wake up and realize you haven’t cut your hair in a year? And decide to cut it all off? Could not be happier with the change.