September 2010

Vote for me!

September 27, 2010

Hi Readers, I made it to the second round of competition on Project Food Blog! In the next few days, the judges will whittle the list from 400 to 200 writers and your vote counts! You, yes you, can keep me going to the next round. Please click on the Project Food Blog widget to the [...]

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Tess’ Norwegian Stew

September 26, 2010

Sipping dirty martinis at a piano bar, Tess Kristensen taught me two Norwegian phrases necessary for entry into her world.  “Har du penger” translated means, “do you have money?” and “tusen takk” is “a thousand thank yous.” With that, our friendship was born. I’m lucky because for the past 5 years Tess was both my [...]

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(Mostly) Wordless Wednesday

September 22, 2010

Returning to the Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show for a second year, I found a few of my old favorites in their usual booth locations and was thrilled to discover a few newcomers as well. The first thing to catch my eye? Colorful, fun lollipops from Kencraft Candy Fruit seemed to be a [...]

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Please Vote for Me!

September 20, 2010

Hi Readers, I”m a contestant on Project Food Blog. In the next few days, the judges will whittle the competition from 1800 down to 400 writers and your vote counts! That’s right — your vote can keep me going to the next round. Please click on the Project Food Blog widget to the right side [...]

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Bubby’s Deli

September 19, 2010

Bubby had a death book. Little, red-covered and lined, it had a separate page for each family member. While visiting, if we complimented a piece of furniture, Bubby would ask us if we wanted it on our death book page. For years, my page was blank. I didn’t want her jewelry, her end tables or [...]

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Follow Friday — Boat Food

September 17, 2010

This weekend, Kevin and I will be heading down to Georgetown, MD to visit our friends Michelle and Jim and stay aboard their new boat. Michelle is excited because this boat has a real toilet (which is a huge step up from Jim’s bachelorhood boat). I’m excited because 1) I’ve been promised that the water [...]

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Follow Friday — Philadelphia Candy Show

September 10, 2010

This Friday (really, Sunday-Tuesday), I’m inviting you to follow me to the Philadelphia National Candy Gift and Gourmet Show. I’ve been there before and am looking forward to a few days of sweetness. While I have your attention — Amiable Life needs people to interview. The mission of this blog is to tell people’s stories [...]

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Follow Friday

September 3, 2010

3 Reasons You Should Follow By Little Hands 1. Elyse is like the Martha Stewart for little kids. Her recipes and crafts are fun and easy enough that the whole family can participate. 2. Amongst many other things (including several awesome cupcake recipes), her site categories include crafts with glitter. I love glitter! In my [...]

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(Mostly) Wordless Wednesday — Jersey Farm Fresh

September 1, 2010

Once you drive past the many, many strip malls in South Jersey you’ll find various farms offering a cornucopia of fresh fruits and vegetables. In the summer months, it’s easy to eat local. Just look for the ‘farm fresh’ sticker on foods. Within walking distance of our house is a farm stand featuring local produce. [...]

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