Laughing @ Middle Age–A Cartoon by Pat Achilles
What are some of your favorite Thanksgiving traditions and how did they begin? Share by clicking "comments" below, in red!
Picture of the Week
In case you wonder, this is how I imagine Becquer when I write him.Any guesses who this actor is?
Garlic for Breakfast 4
Welcome to the fourth installment of my paranormal novel Garlic for Breakfast.If you missed the previous posts, you can read them now by clicking Garlic for Breakfast under the "Labels" category on the left sidebar.Enjoy!Garlic for breakfastbyCarmen Ferreiro-EstebanHe beamed at me when he was done. "I will ask Beatriz to send you a copy," he said, whisking the contract in his briefcase."Why don't you ask her now?"I turned my eyes towards the woman [...]
A Little Something on the Side
ADDENDUM: TRY THE WEGMAN'S YAM/APPLE/ALMOND CAKES----I SAMPLED THEM AFTER COOKING ON FRIDAY, AND THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!!!by Chrysa Smith My mom and I have been reminiscing about the matriarchs of our family (God bless their souls).There was my shy grandmother Mary, in heels and an apron--always remembered for a rotisserie chicken in the oven and baked potatoes on top of the stove. Clare, with her perfume, jade jewelry, Lily of the Valley, cheesecake [...]
Grunts & Groans on Table Manners
by Chrysa SmithI remember it very clearly.It was Christmas, 1982. And I had landed a very nice job right out of college. It was in the Film Industry in NYC and the CEO of our company invited several of us to lunch at 21. Now, back in the day, it was one of the most prestigious, high-brow eateries in the city. A distinguished brownstone, lined with those painted, concrete jockeys carrying lanterns, it [...]
Thanks Be for Turkey
A Middle Aged Woman Laughs at Her Foodie ObsessionsBy: Mary Fran BontempoIt’s still a week away, but I can’t wait. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I say that I love it because there are no gifts involved, no hours wasted wandering malls, spending exorbitant amounts of money on things no one really needs. I say that I love it because the holiday is just about loved ones gathering and enjoying each other’s company.I [...]
Laughing @ Middle Age–A Cartoon by Pat Achilles
Ever try a Thanksgiving dish that wasn't exactly well-received? Pass this on to all the adventurous cooks in your life and share your thoughts with us by commenting--below!