Month: August 2012

Better Late than Never – Recipe Included!

Really late posting today…it’s been a crazy couple of days.  Lots of things happening all at once, details flying at me from every direction…it happens. So here I am, better late than never, I suppose, with a very simple offering for a really great – and really adaptable – meal offering.

By Lisa August 21, 2012 Off

Are Super Heroes Real?

Forgive me for jumping on the super hero bandwagon, but when I find myself inspired by circumstances around me, well, I follow that inspiration. As anyone who has been to a summer blockbuster knows, when the lights come up and the credits roll to the sound of the soaring, blood-pumping soundtrack , it is incredibly…

By Lisa August 20, 2012 Off

Can’t Touch This…

Remember M.C. Hammer?  The song “Can’t Touch This”?  Then you surely remember that great late ’80s fashion craze called “Hammer Pants.” I have lived through many fashion mistakes…many many fashion mistakes.  I am certain that yesterday was yet another.  I was surprised, though, at the speed with which My Sister suggested that my Hammer Pants phase was my…

By Lisa August 16, 2012 Off

Tacos Have I Loved

Maybe having two meals with a similar cultural spin within one week is too close for comfort.  Maybe it creates a tense form of sibling rivalry as the two duke it out for Favorite Southwest/Mexican Meal of the Week. But before we address the question of the Favorite Meal, another issue must be discussed: I…

By Lisa August 15, 2012 Off

No Ordinary Fish Story

I am really not a TV watcher.   In fact, I am what you might call an avid hater. However, I do enjoy the occasional diversion on particular occasions and for particular interests.  I love a good movie and there are a few late night re-runs that are welcome company on sleepless nights. But sometimes, a TV event comes…

By Lisa August 13, 2012 Off

Chocolate, Anyone?

At the market yesterday, Kidzilla picked out a whole bunch of great things.  Among other standards, she selected a golden plumcot and a mango nectarine.  Can’t wait to try these.  She also picked out some amazing chocolate. My kid loves dark chocolate – really dark chocolate.  This Little Foodie has remarkably mature taste for a…

By Lisa August 11, 2012 Off

Writing Workshop: Worst Meal Ever

Today, I was horrified by inspired by Kitchen Witch’s story about Shipwreck Casserole – I have never heard of such a thing.  Her story immediately brought to mind some of my least favorite childhood meals.  So I decided to join MamaKat’s Writing Workshop this week and play along…

By Lisa August 10, 2012 Off