Wow, I've been gone awhile. I've been busy doing who knows what. I also went to Freeport, Maine, for a weekend and subsequently got a cold and hacking cough. The food alone was worth it, though. ... Continue Reading →
Back in the Saddle
Fish Heads
I never thought I would see the day that I would eat fish eggs. But strange things happen when you have a birthday list to complete. Over the weekend, a local seafood restaurant was offering a special Icelandic menu during an annual Iceland festival. My friend asked me to go, and when I saw... Continue Reading →
Tea cakes and geniedom
I had never been to a Chinese bakery in Chinatown, so my coworker took me to two last week. I was seeking a pineapple bun, but neither bakery had one that particular day. So I settled for a hot dog bun and a scallion bun. They were quite delicious. I rarely eat hot dogs,... Continue Reading →
Candy-Making Lesson
I tried to make hard candy the other day so I could put it on the birthday list. I ended up with a pool of badly burnt sugar. It was going fine at first. I heated up sugar, water, and corn syrup. The mix had to get to 310 degrees, and it took FOREVER... Continue Reading →
Daughter of the American Revolution
Latest genie discovery: I am a daughter of the American Revolution. My sixth great grandfather (!) fought in the Revolutionary War. Incredible! I can't wait for the next genie surprise... In birthday list news, I am currently read Saul Bellow's Henderson the Rain King. It's on the Modern Library's Top 100 Novels list. And... Continue Reading →
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