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Corn Ninja

August 17, 2010
Corn Ninja

I’m not really into the act of completing house chores with a smile on my face. Nonetheless, I think Hubs and I remain as the only condo in our building of 6 without a regular housekeeper. For me, it’s not a matter of time, it’s a matter of priorities and overall dislike for cleaning, or for having any chores for that matter. Fortunately, Hubs and I are relatively fair in our division of labor, but it still doesn’t mean that I get excited about cleaning the bathroom just because I don’t have to take out the trash or clean the litter box. My mind constantly reverts back to the ‘old days’ and my parents’ ’money system’ – rather than giving a weekly allowance, we had to earn it by doing chores. And not like these days where kids get 5 buckaroos for unloading the dishwasher – we were luckly to get 50 cents...

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Puppy Love

August 13, 2010
Puppy Love

My list of ‘Southern foods I miss’ is rather substantial. I manage to get my fill of some of them over Christmas, or if I’m in NC for any other occasion throughout the year. Fried chicken? Easy. Chicken pastry? As long as Aunt Faye keeps inviting us over, I will put off making my own. Cheerwine? This one’s often forgotten, but I still think about that ginormous styrofoam cup with free refills from the bbq place. Did you know you can find it in Norway? Get out! I even get a biscuit or two and some sweet tea tossed in for good measure. For whatever reason, I haven’t caught up on my pulled pork or hushpuppy needs. Thankfully, we have a new BBQ spot in our neighborhood that is close to the real deal, and once they decide to straighten up and make some Eastern NC bbq sauce, we’ll...

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The Gut Buster

Eating good, healthy food is an admirable goal. It’s a really good goal. Sometimes though, it’s just. so. dang. hard. Ya feel me? Exhibit...

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