http://www.thefoodwhore.com/ en-us Copyright 2010 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:53:52 -0800 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:52:42 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.15 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Everywhere I go these days the chatter centers around the current state of our economy. Big business. Big banking. Big dollars. Big trouble. Big Pork. Mmm, pork. Crispy bacon dipped in a cascading pool of glorious Vermont Maple Syrup... Cue... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/02/self_control.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/02/self_control.html People Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:53:52 -0800 Thank you thank you thank you - you guys are awesome! I printed out your comments and will take with me the wisdom you've given to make the big purchase. Soon I will be posting pictures. Probably still of feet... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/02/dont_use_me_as.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/02/dont_use_me_as.html The Restaurant Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:48:43 -0800 Random thought of the day: Out of all the styles of French Fries - frites, if you will - my hands down favorite is an old school crinkle cut. Crunchy, and slightly oily, salted liberally and served with ketchup. Heinz,... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/02/camera_shy.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/02/camera_shy.html The Site Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:08:15 -0800 Happy Belated Valentine's Day. I hope yours was spectacular and lovely. I just finished off the last of the gummy cinnamon hearts that I love so much and decided it was time to wade through this stack of papers on... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/02/hes_just_not_th.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/02/hes_just_not_th.html The Restaurant Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:35:46 -0800 The other freezer died. And while I am grateful that nothing was lost, I dare ask when the equipment will stop failing me. The same question I ask my reflection in the mirror each morning. *sigh* As you can see,... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/02/so_many_questio.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/02/so_many_questio.html The Restaurant Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:04:27 -0800 I should have known it was all coming considering the other night when I got home and rolled out of The Car I was toe to toe with a possom. I was so tired that I shook my head a... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/01/country_music_1.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/01/country_music_1.html Just My Luck Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:59:10 -0800 While taking my final walk-thru The Restaurant last night something caught my eye in one of the planters. It turned out to be crust from the marbled rye we served at lunch time. My best guess is it could have... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/01/daily_bread.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/01/daily_bread.html The Restaurant Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:46:26 -0800 It's been a week. Oh Hell, when isn't it a week. But it has been... A. Week. Small example - I just got off the phone with a woman who is angry that I turned her down to Trick her... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/01/glaring_reminde.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/01/glaring_reminde.html Just My Luck Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:42:07 -0800 I think its pretty clear that I suck the big egg when it comes to sharing recipes, taking pictures of said recipes, walking upright on icy roads, and being pleasant before 5:00 a.m. The only thing from that list really... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/01/love_and_admira.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/01/love_and_admira.html Fabulousness Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:45:33 -0800 It was a quick interview. She had come in The Restaurant twice looking for work, and she happened to catch me on her third try. I had her application and was going to put her off but I had a... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/01/yes_this_is_bet.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/01/yes_this_is_bet.html The Restaurant Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:13:01 -0800 *Insert appropriate Seinfeld Episode jokes and giggles here* 2009 is starting off with a bang. We've got a guy - we will call him Table 7 Ted. And we will call him Table 7 Ted because he always insists on... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/01/master_of_his_d.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2009/01/master_of_his_d.html The Restaurant Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:33:15 -0800 We are having a white Christmas. And it's fabulous. It has been a completely, insanely busy, chaotic, mind-boggling 6 months. I am blown away, I am exhausted and I am grateful. It seems silly to tell you I will be... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2008/12/winter_wonderla.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2008/12/winter_wonderla.html Christmas Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:09:12 -0800 ONE MORE TO GO. And then I should probably start my Christmas shopping. And maybe throw in a little baking. I did manage to crank out a nice pan of almond roca the other night. I needed to unwind after... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2008/12/grumpy_mcgrumpl_1.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2008/12/grumpy_mcgrumpl_1.html Christmas Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:48:04 -0800 "Hi there, this is The Client. I was just going over my notes for tonight and wanted to make sure you got the message about the carrot cake." "Carrot cake?" "Yes. I called you last week and did not want... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2008/12/i_hate_carrot_c.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2008/12/i_hate_carrot_c.html Just My Luck Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:01:38 -0800 What is it about a cold, naked turkey that makes a person lose their senses. I spent the better part of my morning talking to The Bird, saying kind things, and asking nicely for the breast to stay moist. And... http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2008/11/gobble_gobble_1.html http://www.thefoodwhore.com/archives/2008/11/gobble_gobble_1.html Thanksgiving Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:52:45 -0800