Lisa wants me to enter this contest. Who’ll vote for me?

Did you know that I was a law student?Neither did I!But, yes, apparently I go to law school. In fact, I better go to bed: I have an 8:45 am class tomorrow.But it occurred to me that there must be some cross-over between my legal education and my interest in food. Certainly not just the…

Wow, Anthony Bourdain’s review of Masa on eGullet makes me want to hop on a plane to NYC tomorrow morning. At the risk of overquoting, I am going to post his entire review below because it’s just that good. [And for those that don’t know, Anthony Bourdain is an ultra famous food writer and host…

Tonight we go country as I conjure forth my favorite place to lunch, brunch and munch.Oh, and the part where I say “The pebby makes my bagel,” I am really trying to say “The lady makes my bagel.” Forgive that. I have a speech impediment.Download file

Look at this sauce:Is your mouth watering? It should be. This sauce is delicious. And you will make it.You will make this sauce because it is: (a) easy to make; (b) delicious; and (c) a great way to get started in the kitchen. I am speaking specifically to site readers who read my site as…

Today I had to feed my starter. It was a gross experience.First, I prepared the flour and water that I would add:Then I opened the lid. Feh! That thing smelled nast-ay!Nancy was all like: “Ok, feed the starter. Dump in the flour. Dump in the water. Stir with a rubber spatula.”Check. Check. Check.”Now stick your…

I love Springtime in Atlanta. It’s my favorite Spring anywhere. The whole world changes: the air is crisp, but warm. The trees are in bloom. Everything smells green and fresh. Unless of course you’re talking about the Dead Shrimp Trees.This is what I call the Dead Shrimp Tree. Beautiful, no? I love Dead Shrimp Trees.…

Today’s wade-through begins with a tour of New York cheesecakes from the New York Times. I really enjoyed the internet-only audio guide that showcases the seven best cheesecakes in the city.Click here, you won’t regret it. (The one I most want to try is the ricotta-marscapone cheese cake at Cesca).One more from the NYT: I…

It was so nice today to read all about the people reading my site. And thanks for your many compliments! Now whenever I post, I’ll at least know there are 31 charming people eager to hang on my every word. And as for the member of your family I most resemble, the correct answer is:…

I really have no idea how many people read my website on a regular basis. The Janet Jackson cupcake thing clutters my Sitemeter info to the point that the numbers don’t really tell me anything. Which is why I’d like to ask you a favor. If you read the site on a regular basis, can…