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Food Blog Versus Foodie Blog
Here are three definitions for a “foodie”. Definition 1: (noun; informal) a person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet. … Synonyms: gourmet, epicure, gastronome, gourmand (Source: Top of Google search results) Definition 2: &
Already Fulfilled One of My New Year's Resolutions
Today is the first second day of 2016 and one of my new year's resolutions has already been accomplished. (For some reason this went to draft. Thought I had published it. (O.o)) Well actually it wasn't a resolution. It was more like a spur of the mo
Hard Past Few Months
As some of you who have read my posts back during the summer know, I had a rough patch with a guy who randomly stopped all communication with me because he was scared of how serious everything was getting. I still struggle with it, even though I have tried
Herb and Spice Spotlight : Capsicum (Red Pepper)
My late mother had a cabinet full of all kinds of herbs and spices in her kitchen. Cayenne pepper was always on her shelf. There were many of us living at home – mom and dad, my brothers and my one sister, and me. With so many varying taste buds to p
YACR ( Yet Another Chili Recipe )
Chili is Hearty Food. Love a good bowl of #chili ? So many variations on the #recipes for this wonderful #comfortfood ! In Austin, Texas, Tex-Mex cuisine is everywhere. This may or may not be Tex-Mex tradition but chili is a big deal! Ever
The India-Africa Cooking Connection
For me, a hearty stew has always been the ultimate family-style comfort food. Prepare a big pot, fill the bowls of family, friends and honored guests, break bread, and chow down!! Such a meal can unite family and friends, make strangers feel welcome, and c
Pesto Around the World
Another wonderful delight for enlivening salads, adorning sandwiches, dressing pasta … you name it! Always sing the praises of salsa. This time, doing a song and dance routine for pesto. Hear the word pesto and one usually always thinks It
Taste of the Islands
Finally! Singing the Hallelujah chorus. AGAIN! This time all the rejoicing is because of a new food TV show. We relocated to Austin, Texas in 1998 and my mate's first observation about living in this land-locked part of the state was that the city was m
Experiencing the Joy of Salsa
There was once a time when the recipe for fresh salsa was simply diced tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, lime juice, red pepper or a jalapeno, salt to taste; cilantro, optional. Several years back, moved into a new neighborhood and was at the local gro
We're Having a Heat Wave ...
Don't you love the Internet. It's like having a library in your home. Even though my trips to a real brick and mortar local library are sorely missed, the worldwide web is a great substitute! Recommending an online magazine which is likely something I'd b
Indian Food - Myth or Fact
Do you like Indian food? I do! Although must admit, had to acquire a taste for it. My first time trying a so-called authentic Indian dish was at one of those American mall-type food courts, where there are all kinds of restaurants for you to choose from. T
Bubblews - Status Report
Not writing this in the hopes of dividing and conquering. Not trying to get anybody to back me up. Not seeking out PROs or CONs either way. Just reporting the facts and opinions. My facts. My opinions. There are writers that are either done with #Bubblews
Don't Hate Me Cause I Love Chocolate
Don't hate me cause I'm an out of control chocolate lover. I'm sharing the recipes with you! :) Chocolate Zucchini Cake http://bit.ly/1lL44T3 Chocolate Candy for the Lactose Intolerant http://bit.ly/1qUc0g0 Chocolate Sou
Relaunching GROOVE CAKE Records
I had always been a fan of music. I worked in a global music brand and I enjoyed my time there immensely. After a couple of years, I decide to launch my very own indie record label. I opened an online shop in eBay and I sold audio cds, DVDs, and merchandis
Thirty Day Song Challenge Day 2 My Least Favourite Song
There are more bad songs to pick from than good ones so choosing this was harder than finding a favourite as in day one of the challenge. I dislike cover versions of heartfelt soulful tunes sung without feeling or sincerity, so they sound like bad
Indie Films
Last night, I got to watch a couple of indie movies. My friend who is a fashion designer by profession but moonlights as a costume designer and set designer for films because film is her passion, gave me a USB full of movies that she was part of. These are
Love Me Some Nachos!
Florida gal who is a Texas transplant. Found an article this morning published by a fellow contributor at Writedge.com, titled “Creative Toppings for Nachos”. Love me some nachos!! Don't know about the 7-11 convenience stores in other
Teen refuses cancer treatment but is forced to have it anyway.
17 year old Cassandra (last name withheld), a Connecticut native, decided that she did not want to undergo chemotherapy when it was discovered that she in the late stages of Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a very aggressive form of cancer. Her mother agreed but the
