My life as a lab rat
I’m starting to easily understand the old story of Alexander Fleming leaving an experiment over a long weekend and discovering...
30 Days of Cauliflower Recipes
Amazon just recommended a book for me called “30 Days of Cauliflower Recipes.” Not sure if this is a cookbook...
BlueBell off the shelves. Texas mourns.
As anyone living in Texas or the southern U.S. knows, BlueBell ice cream is one of the best things to...
Donuts and Tacos
Was looking around for places to eat when we go to Texas this summer. I found this image – http://imgur.com/SkUFVSM ....
Sweden – a leader in space exploration
Sweden knows what’s important when it comes to space.
Crêpes, crêpes and more crêpes
After our trip to Paris last week, our children have discovered the joys that are crêpes. Nutella crêpes, Honey crêpes, Maple syrup crêpes, chocolate and more...
Tag lines
While pre-publishing a post for next week (I’ll be on vacation) about politics and Europe, I was suggested certain tags...
Am I too cynical?
I have to read food news for my job. The headline for one said, “Make your own cheese with only...
America
I’ve had two jobs now where I’m supposed to encourage others to eat healthy. Then this turns up. Why do...
This could be an interesting event
In my food research, I’ve come across something called “The National Restaurant Association’s Show & International Wine, Spirits, & Beer...
Burger King fragrance
Finally, a great gift idea for Father’s Day. Won’t my husband be thrilled?
Tomatan – Robot of the future
Lately at my job, I’ve been doing research on food and technology. Today I came across an article that beautifully combines...
Pictures of pork, beer and pretzels
My lunch all last week. I’m currently on a salad diet.
Fridges around the world!
Ok, inspired by this interesting cultural phenomenon that happened last Tuesday when I hosted @sweden, I have now made a...
Fridges around the world!
Well, it seems I’ve made world news by simply posting people’s refrigerators from around the world. This week I’m in...
Fish sticks
My 7 year old was very disappointed with his school lunch: “Ugh! They had fish sticks at school today, and...
Semmeldagen!
It’s here. One of the greatest days of the year! Some call it Fat Tuesday, Shove Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday…. but...
Coffee Cow
A few summers ago as we were relaxing at a Swedish “beach,” a man came around wearing a white backpack...
Important news from my email
Pizza Seasoning time running out! This important message was in my inbox this morning. I’m so glad they warned me....
Advertising to children
Many people in Texas are often surprised when we visit at how seriously our kids take the commercials. When we’ve...