Trees are going up, lights are being strung outside, commercials are airing this year’s must-have toys, and radio stations are playing Christmas songs. Yes, it’s that time of the year again! I thoroughly enjoy this time of the year. However, there was a time when the Christmas season was a bit stressful for me, […]
Israeli Bubbles: Gamla Brut
My life got a little bit complicated recently. I went on a trip. Every single time I take a long journey somehow it becomes my life journey. I always end up gaining a different perspective even if I wasn’t planning on it. Seeing my family in Israel and then meeting my best friend in Istanbul […]
Tips for Deep Frying a Turkey
Deep frying a turkey is a southern tradition that is now popular all over the country. You can deep fry almost any roast turkey recipe. Deep frying a turkey is faster than traditional oven roasting and results in a bird that has a crispy skin and moist meat. If you decide to fry your turkey […]
Blueberry Lime Pound Cake
It’s August in Maine, and that means one thing. Well, actually, it means many things: frenetically busy 90 plus hour work schedule (tourist based economy), insane sleep deprivation, and BLUEBERRIES!!!!!! I love this time of year because this state is just lousy with blueberries. Conveniently enough, at the kennel I work at there are […]
Dinner with My Sister
Nothing says I’m so glad to be seeing you for the first time in 16 years like a 3-inch thick bone-in pork chop, right? I’m fairly certain that there’s a Hallmark card to that effect – or if there isn’t, there certainly should be. I would definitely buy that card for my sister, Lisa. Food, […]