Christmassy People
We are not Christmassy people. At least not in the traditional sense. My father, a temperamental Italian artist, decorated the tree. It was not a family project–as this would inevitably result in imperfection–but a ritual of artistry, much like The Sistine Chapel, only involving pine cones and delicate glass globes. He would hang a few.. read more →
“I Don’t Like Children”
Hello, my name is Steve and I do not like children. Wow. That feels so good to finally get that off my chest. OK look, I’ve taken a lot of flack in the past when I tell people of my dislike of children. Not their specific children (though sometimes their specific children) just children in.. read more →
Grandma’s Cracker Dressing
Growing up, one of my most favorite foods to look forward to…usually around the holidays or during family gatherings, was my Grandma Hoagland’s Cracker Dressing.Yes, I know what you’re thinking, “Cracker Dressing?!” Was the economy so bad when I was a kid, I was forced into eating cardboard cups and coffee stir sticks?” But cracker.. read more →
Your Funny Fruity Foodie Friend
“If your food doesn’t scream ‘Eat Me!’, switch plates with the next table.” – MTG Do you consider yourself a foodie, but you just can’t relate to some culinary-school-trained-herbs-and-spices-you’ve-never-heard-of-reality-tv-talk-show-talkin’ bobble head? You love food – all kinds – from fast food to slow home cooking to fine dining and sometimes you just want to know.. read more →