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  • Old Bay Holi-Bay Recipe Contest on Nov 24, 2009 in cool announcements Baltimore annapolis

    I'm feeling pretty warmly towards Old Bay these days, and not just for the usual reasons. I love the stuff, of course - I didn't grow up in a bubble inside Maryland - but now I also kind of love the people.Here's what happened: I got an email the oth...

  • Ideabook Tuesday: Setting Up that Thanksgiving Table on Nov 24, 2009 in ideabook tuesday

    I have a dream dining room table. It's made of polished, reddish wood and it's round. At its normal size, it seats about eight, but it can expand - staying round - to seat 12.The table doesn't exist - at least, I've never seen a round table that rema...

  • Mock Thanksgiving Recap: A Pictorial on Nov 23, 2009 in dinners with friends traditions parties

    This past Saturday was our annual Mock Thanksgiving. It was our fifth one over about seven years - the tradition started in 2002, just as I was learning how to cook, when Cooper's mom was given a free turkey and passed it on to me.That year, I manage...

  • Trendy Monday: Pimento Cheese on Nov 23, 2009 in trendy

    It's been a big couple of years for southern flavors in general, and I certainly don't mind that - especially as it pertains to pork (or Kevin). But this month has been an especially big one for pimento cheese, that weird combination of cheddar chees...

  • Fast Food Flowchart on Nov 21, 2009 in food in research

    I can't clearly articulate just how happy it makes me when data and food come together in a creative presentation. So thank you, Eating the Road, for this fast food flow chart:Thank you, especially, for asking, "Would you ever eat at Arby's?" In case...

  • Entertaining Friday: Back Later on Nov 20, 2009 in traditions parties entertaining

    Entertaining Friday is on hold for right now...because I am really having an "entertaining Friday." I've already been to Cross Street and Belvedere Markets today and right now I am simultaneously making a brine for two turkeys and making the top laye...

  • Old School Thursday: Oh, Just Drink Your Diet Coke on Nov 19, 2009 in Old School

    Wow. There is literally nothing interesting, history-wise, about today. However, it is National Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day, which is about as hilarious as last week’s big “Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies” celebration.The differ...