Food

I have this T-shirt that reads "Will Write For Food." Ironic? Not so much. At least not in the beginning. When I was a struggling freelance writer back in the Iron Age of my career, I often submitted to periodicals that paid by the word. Back then it was anywhere from a nickel to … [Read more...] about Will Write For Food

Gift giving can be tricky. With many of my loved ones we solved the annual dilemma of what to give one another for Christmas simply by giving the gift of not giving--as in not having to stress about it. If one of us sees something we think the other would like, at another time of … [Read more...] about Let Them Eat Cake

Ever dream of spending time with a master chocolatier diving into a vat of melted chocolate? (Okay, maybe not a vat but deep enough to dip your finger in all the way to the knuckle.) I had just such a Willy Wonka experience the other day, courtesy of Wendy Sherman of La Foret … [Read more...] about Chocolate Dream

They stand huddled in packs on the sidewalk outside. Curiously showing no signs of impatience. Even if the wait is an hour or more. Nothing will deter these pilgrims from worshipping at the shrine of ramen! Hey, we're talking noodle soup here...but, to the true believers, some of … [Read more...] about The Cult of Totto Ramen

As Valentine's Day approaches, I'm reminded of when I was researching for my novel, SUCH DEVOTED SISTERS, which is set in the world of gourmet chocolates.  OMG is all I can say.  Imagine having a valid (tax-deductible) excuse to pig out on your favorite forbidden treat.  (Too bad … [Read more...] about My Life in Chocolate