Though this meditation has nothing to do with the Duran Duran song, it is now annoyingly stuck in my head. I had to get that off my chest....
I forgot to make the marshmallows. My four-year-old nephew, Alexander, was quick to remind me of this, as I had promised to create this confectionery delight with him and his twin brother Zachary. The gaffe could potentially launch me toward the seventh-circle of Aunt Hell, so I best remember to...
Heavenly, cool air. It is so wonderful to sleep with the window open, and feel the cool breeze on my face. Despite my Mediterranean heritage, I was not made for hot, humid weather. Must be the Scottish genes.The idea of "back to school" will always stay with me; perhaps it's...
OK, so television was in the bigger plan of things I wanted to create via Gastronomic Meditations; but I didn't expect it to happen so soon. Next week my mug will be on televisions around the U.S. talking about this little project in an advertising campaign for GoDaddy.com. We had...
SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2005 - DINE FOR AMERICAAn announcement from the National Restaurant Association:On Oct. 5, 2005, restaurants across the country will band together in a "Dine for America" day, a national fundraising effort to support the America Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and help those affected by...
At last, beloved September, you've come to me. It seems like forever since we've enjoyed each other's company, and I wish you wouldn't leave me again this way.Clearly I need to spend some time away from my computer. But I do get really excited about this wonderful month, because the air...