Food

My friend Heather, who is a chef, has been getting on me about not finishing up my thoughts about The Next Food Network Star.  Guilty as charged!  However, I really don’t have that much to say, other than I’m glad Melissa won and Debbie didn’t make the finals, on that show in particular.  Yet, I’ve [...]

This, that and other stuff

So, it is FREAKIN’ HOT here!  I’m just saying…right now the temp is 101.  Yikes!  Thank goodness we have air conditioning.
We did escape the heat on Monday by heading to the coast.  My parents, in their usual manner, came to Oregon to visit family and ended up spending most of the time at the beach.  [...]

Babysitters and FOOD STAR!

Yes, it’s time for my Food Star rants.  But, for those of you who hate spoilers and haven’t watched it yet, I’ll put in a bit of random blather….
So, at the end of this month it will finally happen.  Pat and I will go out for an evening…without Lillie!  My dear friend is getting married [...]

Food Star–Week 2 (Dumbest challenge ever!)

Lillie is napping so not only was I able to finally take a shower, but I can also get my Food Star post out.
Before I go into it, I’m giving those of you who haven’t seen it and don’t want a spoiler a chance to bow out because, yes, I will spoil it for you.
While [...]

The Next Food Network Star…or stars?

(If you plan to watch this, but haven’t yet…I will give away the eliminated contestant.  So, if you choose to read on, don’t get on my case about ruining it for you….)
I had my book club last night, so I didn’t get a chance to watch the premiere of “The Next Food Network Star” (from [...]