Make your own: [Marshmallow Easter chicks] [Thin Mint cookies] [Spicy hot Marshmallows] Better movie than book: The Constant Gardener So I grew up spoiled, especially where food is concerned. California, land of plenty, ingredients from everywhere. Oh yeah, and having a great cook for a mother doesn’t hurt. My stepfather is a fisherman, and growing…
Eat to live, ready to die?
BBC published their “50 foods to eat before you die.” I have to say I was astounded by the broad sweeping picks…why not make people work a bit before they settle down to die?? #23 Chocolate. That’s it?? Hersheys and Caffarel are the same? White chocolate is the same as luscious gianduia? #24 Sandwiches. Argh!…
Burnin’ and a lootin’ tonight…
Rejoicing: US cigarette sales drop to 55-year low Pondering: Cute Vegan-made bags A demonstration was scheduled today in Milan by Forza Nuova, a facist group (far-right)…and the far lefts from many “Social Centers” decided to demonstrate in return. (Cue “Cool” from West Side Story) A note about Social Centers (or Centro Sociale) in Italy –…
Supporting the Olympics through Chocolate
Valentine ode: Candy Heart Art by Moira Hahn Dangerous comedian: Italy minister wants to distribute Muhammed cartoon T-shirts Well, it’s no secret that I like candy. I even check out various candy blogs to keep updated. How else will I know that Hershey’s came out with a M&M’s competitor, Kissables? Recently on Slashfood, one of…
Some Kind of Wonderful
Reading: Falling Leaves | Grooving To: Di.fm Lounge (internet radio) Yesterday, we went to Milan for aperitivo and then, for the first time since I’ve been living in Italy, we ate INDIAN. I had eaten it several times at friends’ houses or cooking it myself, but never ventured out to a restaurant in Italy. We…