Year: 2009

Dana McCauley and My First Ever Podcast

Dana McCauley and My First Ever Podcast

Update: First podcast launch ever? Make that WORST podcast launch ever. Internet Explorer refuses to launch it. Blogger refuses to embed it. And until iTunes adds me to the feed, no iPod can use it. Changing my motto to: Real podcasts. Real life. They ain’t 

Rhubarb Muffins Two Ways

Rhubarb Muffins Two Ways

Since I didn’t blog yesterday I’m double dipping today. First I’m answering Debbie’s question from her contest entry. She asks. What’s the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? Seems Debbie isn’t the only one who’s confused. Google yielded 24,700 hits when I typed 

The Winner of Dana’s Top Ten Table is…

The Winner of Dana’s Top Ten Table is…

Talk about slipping in under the wire. Elizabeth from Stevensville, MI posted her comment at exactly noon today. I was in such a rush to enter her information and select a winner that I left the “e” off Stevensville. My apologies to all Stevensville residents. 

Readers’ Questions – Dealing with Fussy Eaters

Readers’ Questions – Dealing with Fussy Eaters

As the entries to win a copy of Dana’s Top Ten Table roll in, a few patterns emerge. You’re bored, strapped for time and dealing with fussy eaters. While Dana’s going to address the first two questions (and eight others) in an interview later, I 

Do you eat local? Think again.

Do you eat local? Think again.

I don’t normally get on a soapbox but this video deserves 2 minutes and 46 seconds of your attention. It’s not funny. It’s not cute. It’s just very eye-opening. I saw a raw version of this video during the Hellman’s information session I attended a 

Food or Sleep?

Food or Sleep?

I’ve just returned from back-to-back conferences. Conference #One had decent coffee (with organic milk), fabulous croissants at breakfast, and a wide variety of flavourful food at the dinner buffet. And the desserts? I actually had a chocolate treat that was so rich I could barely 

Book Giveaway – Dana’s Top Ten Table

Book Giveaway – Dana’s Top Ten Table

After a steady diet of archive posts, I’m ready for something new. Culinary trend tracker, chef and cyber-friend, Dana McCauley, has generously donated a cookbook and her expertise for the cause. Not only will the lucky winner receive a signed copy of Dana’s Top Ten 

From the Archives: Stromboli

From the Archives: Stromboli

I’m on the road this week and will be dipping into the archives for a few tasty blasts from the past. This posts features a hit recipe by trend expert, cookbook author and cyber-friend Dana McCauley. Italian Week – Stromboli Click here to read original 

From the Archives: Carob is for the Dogs

From the Archives: Carob is for the Dogs

I’m on the road this week and will be dipping into the archives for a few tasty blasts from the past. This posts is one of my more popular rants. Now, let me tell you how I really feel… Carob is for the Dogs Click