Monthly Archives: October 2009

Who’s Afraid Of…

Posted on 30 October 2009 by

Halloween is the one day a year that we revel in ghouls and goblins, witches and warlocks, and all manner of frightful things.  Not only do we revel in them, we invite them to our homes with the promise of … Continue reading →

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And The Award Goes To…

Posted on 29 October 2009 by

When I listed seven things about myself in my Kreativ Blogger post, I omitted a very important fact…I always follow directions, unless I don’t want to.  Then I make up my own rules.  Pretty convenient, huh?  I mean, when it … Continue reading →

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It’s A Major Award

Posted on 28 October 2009 by

Anyone who has ever been a roommate of mine can attest to the fact that I have an unnatural, almost freakish compulsion to watch A Christmas Story (ACS) anytime it is on television.  The Mistah learned this the hard way … Continue reading →

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Spice It Up

Posted on 26 October 2009 by

How do you make roast chicken not boring? Spice it up. My all time favorite spice source is Penzy’s. They have a huge selection of the best quality spices at really reasonable prices. And if you’re lucky enough to have … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on 23 October 2009 by

Today’s first random link comes via The Kitchn where they brought up a great topic…how to properly season a dish.  I confess that I usually stop after salt and spices.  Just look at how many other ways you can develop … Continue reading →

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F is for Flop

Posted on 21 October 2009 by

Part of the charm of life in the BAH kitchen is that not everything goes right. And I try to show you all of it – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Today, I thought I’d show you how … Continue reading →

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Got Stuff?

Posted on 19 October 2009 by

People collect all sorts of things. Seriously, have you done a search on eBay for collectibles lately? Rugs, clocks, silverware, baseball cards, dolls, knives, magazines…the list is extensive. I’ll admit that the Cracker Jack Tin that lovesfairies54 was selling was … Continue reading →

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Maximum Density

Posted on 16 October 2009 by

I hate using Wikipedia as a reference source but sometimes I just can’t find an alternative.  If only I had paid more attention during Science Class, maybe I wouldn’t find myself relying on Wiki for a definition of Maximum Density.  … Continue reading →

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Crusty

Posted on 15 October 2009 by

A recurring theme in my kitchen is that I struggle with making breads. I don’t know what it is about yeast but it vexes me to no end. The bread I make at home is either a complete bust or … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Speak For Me Chris Kimball

Posted on 13 October 2009 by

I debated whether I should start this post by asking who died and made Chris Kimball boss….looks like I just did.  Mr. Kimball has taken it upon himself to suggest that the world of food bloggers is somehow a slap … Continue reading →

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