http://www.met-office.com//food http://www.met-office.com//food.rss Met-Office.com - News Food RSS feeds ~ www.met-office.com//food'; en-us http://whenmysoupcamealive.blogspot.com/2010/09/ice-cream-something.html http://whenmysoupcamealive.blogspot.com/2010/09/ice-cream-something.html 8 September 2010, 3:20 pm
It's past midnight and just a few minutes ago, She gave up telling Herself She would get a start on something She only needed to do at work tomorrow. "You're too tired," She said to Herself. "How are you going to put together a report when you feel so weary?" So She continued to surf, reflecting that if there was one thing that could attract and distract and provide endless amusement even as it seemed pointless and hopeless, it would be the Internet. (She means that this mouse potato expects no ...]]> http://whenmysoupcamealive.blogspot.com/2010/09/eating-out-in-taipei.html http://whenmysoupcamealive.blogspot.com/2010/09/eating-out-in-taipei.html 5 September 2010, 1:12 pm
The first stall that I encountered in the Lin Jiang (Tonghua) night market - they were selling pork dumplings and chicken, among other things. The pork dumplings had some black sesame sprinkled on them. The price for five was NT$40. Steamed shrimp - mild and deliciousThis stall had a variety of foods - meats on a stick, tofu, several bowls of broth bubbling away. I didn't know how to eat them but just bumbled along. It turns out that one way of eating them is that you have to choose your meats, ...]]> http://whenmysoupcamealive.blogspot.com/2010/08/everybody-loves-happy-ending-of-chalks.html http://whenmysoupcamealive.blogspot.com/2010/08/everybody-loves-happy-ending-of-chalks.html 1 September 2010, 1:03 pm
When the sweet-faced teenager navigating a shopping cart in the narrow aisle asked her to “excuse me, Aunty”, she turned and stared. “I’m not your aunty,” she told him severely, and as he watched the boy’s face fall, Amar turned away and smiled to himself, but not without some exasperation.Why couldn’t she let things go? Did she have to kick up a fuss all the time? And it wasn’t as if she wasn’t of Aunty-age, after all … As if she had heard him, she came up to him, wagged a ...]]> http://whenmysoupcamealive.blogspot.com/2010/08/of-chalks-and-chopsticks-round-up.html http://whenmysoupcamealive.blogspot.com/2010/08/of-chalks-and-chopsticks-round-up.html 4 August 2010, 8:59 am
1. The sabzi had become a bit watery and Nikita had acidly remarked that now she understood why there was a water shortage in Mumbai and everyone had laughed. 2. And then after few more minutes her Kaka was gone. With that, he left some wonderful memories to cherish for Vabhavi and her parents. Few years later they also moved to this big city. And since then whenever her Kaka would come to meet up with them, he never forgot to bring a big pack of samosas.3. She was so engrossed in grating that s...]]> http://whenmysoupcamealive.blogspot.com/2010/07/of-parties-peanuts.html http://whenmysoupcamealive.blogspot.com/2010/07/of-parties-peanuts.html 30 July 2010, 1:24 pm
As inadequate as pop quizzes are, they are fun to do. Often, there are questions where none of the choice of answers apply; heck, even the question doesn't apply.Like this question, for instance:What's your usual pick-up strategy?Dress in something revealing, then go to a bar or dance club and mope at the counter with a martini until someone notices me.All I have to do is walk out my front door, it seems. I get a lot of people - both guys and girls (regardless of which i am) hitt (sic)People not...]]> http://whenmysoupcamealive.blogspot.com/2010/07/of-apples-cheese-chalks-chopsticks.html http://whenmysoupcamealive.blogspot.com/2010/07/of-apples-cheese-chalks-chopsticks.html 28 July 2010, 4:03 am
They were meeting after twenty-five years. She looked the same, though he could detect a thread of silver here and there in her still luxurious hair. Surprise, not excitement, had been his first reaction when she mailed him out of the blue, saying she needed to meet him. He couldn't bring himself to ask her why. Slowly, though, curiosity and elation took over and he began to look forward to the visit. The last time he saw her, they were around 20 years old. Her lip had curled in derision when sh...]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lifeasmom/oGdA/~3/A_ZZ6X0RHk4/national-coupon-month-who-knew.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lifeasmom/oGdA/~3/A_ZZ6X0RHk4/national-coupon-month-who-knew.html 8 September 2010, 6:47 pm
Wow! They’ll designate anything a National Holiday, won’t they? September is National Coupon Month. I had no idea. Did you? Matching coupons to sales was one way that our family used to help lower our grocery bill and free up more funds to pay off our debt. I owe a debt of thanks to manufacturers everywhere [...]National Coupon Month? Who Knew? is a post from: Life As Mom. © Jessica Getskow Fisher - All rights reserved. ...]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lifeasmom/oGdA/~3/edwhV0OfW9c/remembering-your-life-before-mom-a-guest-post.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lifeasmom/oGdA/~3/edwhV0OfW9c/remembering-your-life-before-mom-a-guest-post.html 8 September 2010, 3:31 am
- A Guest Post from Janna - Do you remember life before motherhood? As a child, I spent my allowance buying accessories for my Real Baby, and as a teenager, I saved for clothes that said Guess. Nowadays, I get giddy over the purchase of an energy efficient appliance. The Book of Me has many different chapters, [...]Remembering Your Life BEFORE Mom – A Guest Post is a post from: Life As Mom. © Jessica Getskow Fisher - All rights reserved. ...]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lifeasmom/oGdA/~3/g5xDjQEY5yk/giveaway-winners-survey-results-and-a-few-announcements.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lifeasmom/oGdA/~3/g5xDjQEY5yk/giveaway-winners-survey-results-and-a-few-announcements.html 7 September 2010, 5:30 pm
Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete my reader survey last week. It was really informative, telling me where I’m hitting the mark and where I’m missing it in terms of helping you, my readers. So, thank you for that valuable feedback! Giveaway Winners Congratulations to the three Starbucks giftcard winners! The following readers will each [...]Giveaway Winners, Survey Results, and a Few Announcements is a post from: Life As Mom. © Jessica Getskow Fisher - All rights ...]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lifeasmom/oGdA/~3/tszi2CA8_W0/helping-those-dealing-with-pregnancy-loss.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lifeasmom/oGdA/~3/tszi2CA8_W0/helping-those-dealing-with-pregnancy-loss.html 7 September 2010, 1:50 pm
One of the most significant seasons of my life was 1999 when we experienced three miscarriages. We already had one child and were desperate to have a second. That year was a roller coaster of emotions, to be sure. It wasn’t until the end of 2000 that we finally did bring a sweet baby to [...]Helping Those Dealing with Pregnancy Loss is a post from: Life As Mom. © Jessica Getskow Fisher - All rights reserved. ...]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lifeasmom/oGdA/~3/mNJfNUDeKgA/my-sister-my-friend.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lifeasmom/oGdA/~3/mNJfNUDeKgA/my-sister-my-friend.html 7 September 2010, 4:47 am
I hated her for about twenty years. Hard to imagine, isn’t it? That sweet cherub of a baby despised by her big sister. I can’t really explain it. We fought like cats and dogs for a long time. I always wanted to have the upper hand. And I was not going to give in. I felt [...]My Sister & My Friend is a post from: Life As Mom. © Jessica Getskow Fisher - All rights reserved. ...]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lifeasmom/oGdA/~3/UrmBIaI-7qM/5-last-minute-gift-ideas-for-grandparents-day.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lifeasmom/oGdA/~3/UrmBIaI-7qM/5-last-minute-gift-ideas-for-grandparents-day.html 6 September 2010, 10:35 pm
While Grandparents’ Day hasn’t entered the cultural lexicon in the same way as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day have, it is still a fun day to observe and help your kids show their love and affection for the grandparents. It’s quickly approaching — next Sunday is the day. Here are some quick, last minute ideas: 1. Pull [...]5 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Grandparents’ Day is a post from: Life As Mom. © Jessica Getskow Fisher - All rights reserved. ...]]> http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2010/09/07/party-like-its-5771/ http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2010/09/07/party-like-its-5771/ 7 September 2010, 8:52 am
Second chances and fresh starts are so rare in our goal-oriented, no-stops world, so the message of Rosh Hashanah is even more valuable to me than many Jewish holidays.  Often described as the Jewish New Year, it’s a time to celebrate, looking back on the successes of the previous twelve months, but also looking forward [...]...]]> http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2010/09/03/food-for-thought/ http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2010/09/03/food-for-thought/ 3 September 2010, 9:03 am
While I’m inclined to believe that most recipes and products that tout themselves as being beneficial to brain function are stretching the truth to various degrees, I can’t deny that there are some things edible that truly do boost my ability to do heavy mental lifting. Buzzwords and hype aside, the best brain foods are [...]...]]> http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2010/09/01/no-labor-required/ http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2010/09/01/no-labor-required/ 1 September 2010, 7:29 am
Always sneaking up without warning and consequently inspiring nothing but confusion, Labor Day is a bit of an odd-ball holiday that never fails to catch me off guard.  Here I am, finally getting used to the heat of summer and enjoying the abundance of tomatoes, and all of a sudden, you’re telling me that it’s [...]...]]> http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/a-berry-refreshing-reinterpretation/ http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/a-berry-refreshing-reinterpretation/ 30 August 2010, 7:19 am
Bubbling away furiously in the blisteringly hot oven, it was quickly becoming clear that my supposedly simple little tart was not going to behave according to plan. Baking up to a beautiful golden-brown around the increasingly crisp crust, but still almost entirely liquid in the center, something definitely went wrong in the recipe writing process. [...]...]]> http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2010/08/27/where-in-the-world/ http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2010/08/27/where-in-the-world/ 27 August 2010, 7:40 pm
After a whirlwind trip up and down the interior of Europe, far too many hours in the car, dozens if not hundreds of sights seen, a few stunning meals and a number best not recalled, it truly is good to be home. A truly crushing computer disaster, however, has wiped my hard drive clean, and [...]...]]> http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2010/08/14/have-snacks-will-travel/ http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2010/08/14/have-snacks-will-travel/ 14 August 2010, 10:49 am
Armed to the teeth with various sweets and savories, the majority of our carry on luggage is typically composed of snacks.  Considering this impressive stockpile, you’d think it was in preparation for a trip to a desert island or third world country.  Rest assured, most won’t even be touched when all is said and done, [...]...]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/smittenkitchen/~3/7-PAWuuZq1s/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/smittenkitchen/~3/7-PAWuuZq1s/ 7 September 2010, 8:30 pm
Grape Focaccia with Rosemary Adapted from Claudia Fleming’s Last Course As I mention above, I tweaked this recipe a lot. I have streamlined several steps, swapped butter with oil (because I’m nuts about the olive oil/sea salt/rosemary combination), used less than she suggested (which, trust me, will not leave this focaccia lacking), swapped powdered milk for a [...]...]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/smittenkitchen/~3/lQwBQwVethY/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/smittenkitchen/~3/lQwBQwVethY/ 2 September 2010, 3:58 pm
Peach Shortbread I browned the butter when I made these bars and for once, I felt I could actually taste it in the final cookie (when so often it gets buried under other ingredients). By that measurement, it is absolutely worth it. Still, you can make it with straight-up non-browned butter if you are pressed for [...]...]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/smittenkitchen/~3/skc9ISZjQ9o/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/smittenkitchen/~3/skc9ISZjQ9o/ 30 August 2010, 2:49 pm
Fresh Tomato Sauce [How to Turn a Bucket of Cheap Tomatoes into a Perfect Pot of Sauce] I’m offering a flexible recipe here because I’ve realized that there are about as many ways to make tomato sauce as there are people who make it. None of them are wrong (though if you dig around comment sections, no [...]...]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/smittenkitchen/~3/N2eCY6b2y_U/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/smittenkitchen/~3/N2eCY6b2y_U/ 26 August 2010, 12:50 pm
Perfect Blueberry Muffins Adapted from Cook’s Illustrated Muffins are really best on the first day (another argument for halved recipes) but I’ve never met one I couldn’t resuscitate split, toasted and patted with salted butter. My major changes: As always, attempted to rewrite this into a one-bowl recipe (because muffins should just not require a lot of work), [...]...]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/smittenkitchen/~3/yJSyOUz5mao/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/smittenkitchen/~3/yJSyOUz5mao/ 21 August 2010, 1:25 pm
Eggplant Salad Toasts Makes about 8 toasts; double the recipe if you’d like to eat the salad straight or use it in one of the ways suggested above 1 medium eggplant, about 3/4 pound, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil plus additional for oiling baking sheet 1/4 teaspoon salt Black pepper 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/4 cup crumbled crumbled [...]...]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/smittenkitchen/~3/ICeNcGgB6Qw/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/smittenkitchen/~3/ICeNcGgB6Qw/ 17 August 2010, 11:12 am
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