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Archive for February, 2008

Once Again, It’s All About the Frosting

Posted: Thursday, February 28th, 2008 @ 11:59 pm in Uncategorized | No Comments »

What do you get when you heat up 8 ounces of whipping cream with 12 ounces of high-end chocolate?
Heaven.
Put it in the fridge awhile and you can eat it by creamy spoonful after dreamy spoonful.
Sure, it was meant to be frosting for a chocolate stout cake, but why bother when the stuff’s so […]

Limited Edition

Posted: Thursday, February 21st, 2008 @ 2:41 pm in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Wandering down the soda aisle late last night at the grocery store, my husband stopped short.
“It’s here! They have it!”
“What?” I said, looking the direction he was pointing.
There, ensconced between regular Diet Dr. Pepper and some Sprite, was a twelve pack of Cherry Chocolate Diet Dr. Pepper.
I’d heard it was going […]

Do It Yourself (Or Not)

Posted: Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 @ 12:33 am in Uncategorized | No Comments »

OK. I know I’m behind a post or two.
And you might expect that, after my foray on Saturday into the wilds of Cambridge dining with a group of friendly co-adventurers, I’d have a lot to say.
And I do.  Just not right now.
I spent today attempting to tile my […]

The Perfect Meal

Posted: Monday, February 11th, 2008 @ 11:46 pm in Uncategorized | No Comments »

From my prior post, you may recall that, for my birthday this year, I’m asking people to fill out a questionnaire as their present to me.
“How…interesting…” you may be thinking, as you quietly write me off as eccentric.
But wait, Dear Reader!  This questionnaire pertains to food!
What better present than to get all […]

The Big Mamou:  Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler

Posted: Thursday, February 7th, 2008 @ 11:14 pm in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

I’ve got a big birthday this month.
As a food lover, I’m forcing people to give me a particular present.  Well, two presents really:  (1) hang out with me (if that’s within the realm of possibility); and (2) fill out a questionnaire.   This entry is about the former. You’ll […]