A Recipe for Life By Tom Unfried “Life is what happens when you’re making other plans.” I was reminded of this aphorism recently while watching the movie Kuffs, an action-comedy about a young drifter who comes to terms with both growing up AND being a good man. Life happens for him when he gets his […]
Month: September 2014
I am Redhead
Wait, you’re a redhead? Lately I’ve had a few people express surprise when I mention my red hair. This has surprised me as my hair color has been a defining feature for as long as I can remember. As a redhead, I have stood out in groups by virtue of having such a unique hair […]
Soul Food: I’m Passionate About . . . Passion Fruit!
I’m Passionate About . . . Passion Fruit! By Lorraine Manglos Have you ever even seen a passion fruit? They really are ugly – a dark purplish color and all wrinkled up. Cut them open and you will see not much inside either. There is a bit of fiber, juice and seeds. Yep, that’s passion […]
I Don’t Know
I don’t know. This is a phrase I detest, if I am honest. I like knowing things. I value information. I appreciate knowing which direction I am headed. This is unfortunate for many reasons. Mainly, because I am not omniscient. Also, because knowing all the things does nothing but create the illusion that I am […]
Soul Food: More Than Just a Cheesecake—Five Years In
More Than Just a Cheesecake—Five Years In By Andrew Camp September 12, 2009, a blind-date that forever changed my life. I really cannot believe it has been five years. Five years ago, I dared to dream, dared to risk, dared to experiment. Five years ago, it started with a simple bowl of chocolate malt crunch […]
How to Lose a Guy in Two Moves
I discovered I have a special talent. It’s one I have used for years, unknowingly. Last week I was out celebrating a friend’s birthday at a food hall. There was a DJ playing all sorts of fun music, from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air theme (of which I am proud to say I know […]
Soul Food: Bliss in the South of France
Bliss in the South of France By Michelle Doerr If you want to get engaged (or trapped, depending on how you look at it) in a long, descriptive, passionate conversation sometime, ask a foodie what his or her favorite food experience has been. I thought I’d ask myself the same question for this post (mainly […]
Afraid
I anxiously walked through the half-empty building, expecting someone to kick me out at any moment. My mom was much more composed. I had this deep feeling that I should not be there. And that caused me great distress. I couldn’t even quite explain it in the moment. I mean, if we had been kicked […]