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About Life In Dishes
Every one of us has a Life in Dishes. Maybe yours is a fast food life, a frozen food life, a vegetarian life or a carb-free life. Whatever it is, the life in our food is undeniable. Dishes nourish us physically and spiritually, sometimes filling more than a natural hunger. A family recipe can instill pride and nostalgia. A subtle flavor may trigger memories from your childhood, a special vacation, your wedding night, a first love. This blog is about finding a Love life in dishes. Eat what you love, even if it means making it yourself. I hope these stories about food inspire you to do just that. Use the…
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Billie Jean
Tomorrow is Octoberfest at my daughter’s daycare, that’s their PC way to acknowledge Halloween. This year, the kids were asked to dress up like Michael Jackson. Mini-me’s class was assigned “Billie Jean” I was first disappointed because I remembered the outfit in that video was a bit plain. Why didn’t they get “Beat it”? But then again, it would be nearly impossible to find a red leather jacket for a little person…or was the red leather in Thriller? It doesn’t matter. Here’s my life-size doll in the outfit I put together from boys clothing found at the local thrift store. the bow tie is actually a hair bow. Happy Friday!
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Blue Cheese, Bacon…oh and Steak
It all started on a Sunday afternoon in the farmers’ market. Me and Mini-me were making our way through the congested aisles in our church clothes and the child began to chant. I want cheese, I want cheese, I want…. You get the point. She was eager to get over to the dairy section and the free cheese samples. We discovered some really fragrant and fresh cheddar and blue cheese. “Mommy I told you they had cheese! Dis goooood,” she beamed. I parked my cart and the two of us enjoyed a delightful snack. The cheese attendant encouraged me to feed the “baby.” Sometimes, I’m amazed at the type of…
