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Know What Really Bugs Me?

I hate bugs.  A lot. Actually, it’s more accurate to say that I am terrified of bugs, therefore I hate bugs.  I can’t explain it (guess where they get the term “irrational fear”).  I cannot recall any particular bug ever doing anything unspeakable to me, other than a mosquito bite or a bee sting.  But I…

By Lisa July 27, 2012 Off

On Grandmothers and Tradition

My Lovely Italian Grandmother made terrible polenta. Seriously.  Terrible.  Polenta. She was the kind of Grandmother who, when you entered her home, asked about your last meal before she asked who you were.  “Here…sit.  Eat,” she would say.  Her Mother did the same – it’s how we got one of my in-law uncles.  He sat…

By Lisa July 26, 2012 Off

Love Letters from the Kitchen

I am not a woman who takes food lightly.  I love good food.  I love to cook.  I love to cook good food.  When I find a recipe that is particularly delicious or easy or family friendly – or whatever – I am a happy girl.  Best of all, I love how good food coupled…

By Lisa July 23, 2012 Off

A Lobster Tale

I have decided today is Lobster Tale day because I just saw this story in the headlines ten seconds ago.  In addition, Fab Husband is wearing a t-shirt with a lobster on it.  A large lobster.  So in honor of both versions of lobster that crossed my path today, I felt compelled to share our Lobster…

By Lisa July 19, 2012 Off

Our Family Table

Ever notice how when people gather in a home, they tend to end up around the kitchen or dining room table?  Of course you have – and I am by far not the first person to mention it.  Nor can I offer any unique insight about the reasons why this is so.  You know the…

By Lisa July 15, 2012 Off

The Sweetest Day

Ever have one of those days when against all odds or expectations, the day just turns out really great? Love that. Today was one of those days. Really unremarkable for any reason except that I was surprised by sweetness several times over.

By Lisa July 12, 2012 Off