Monthly Archives: May 2012

Off to buy a machete…

Off to buy a machete…

Yep, you read that right. I was given a stick of sugarcane the other day when the “Cane Man” visited the orphanage where I volunteer. I brought my sugarcane home but didn’t have a suitable knife at home to chop it up! This called for a trip to the corner store… At Hubbard’s, you’ll find all your general hardware store needs…and then some. Think: gardening tools, seeds, dishware, linens, toys, and machetes. We took this …

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Food Matchmaking: Lobster Loves Vanilla

Food Matchmaking: Lobster Loves Vanilla

What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? I’m betting lobster isn’t one of them. I had never heard of lobster ice cream until I was searching the internet for recipes for my lobster.  I happened upon The Dog’s Breakfast’s version of it and was instantly fascinated. After a bit more research, I discovered that quite a few lobster bisque and lobster sauce recipes actually incorporate vanilla in them too! Who’d have thunk? It seems weird, but …

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France Top 10

France Top 10

I just returned from a lovely two-week vacation in France, and I’m already suffering from croissant withdrawal! We spent a week in Paris and a week in the south of France. I have much to share, but for now I’ll leave you with this top-10 list of my favorite memories: 10: The perfect lazy Sunday in Aix-en-Provence. 9: Boeuf bourguignon and cozy seats next to the radiator on a chilly, rainy afternoon in Paris. Plus, …

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