Monthly Archives: May 2008

Pie #1: Fancy Sweet Potato Pie and Naming Contest

Posted on May 6, 2008 by marijean

I did it. I took the plunge and made the first pie in this experiment. It was hard to choose (and impossible to get consensus) so I picked a pie I’ve always wanted to make; sweet potato pie. Since I’m … Continue reading →

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Laptop, R.I.P.

Posted on May 3, 2008 by marijean

Thursday afternoon, my laptop for work started acting funny. I didn’t find it amusing. Friday, on a deadline, I was dismayed as it turned off, without warning, in the middle of my work. I got it to reboot long enough … Continue reading →

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“Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”

Posted on May 3, 2008 by marijean

Even though I am on a quest to find lard, and obsessed with the idea of baking pies, I am still losing weight. I have dropped 11 lbs. now. How? I was inspired by Michael Pollan’s simple advice: “Eat food. … Continue reading →

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In Search of Lard

Posted on May 3, 2008 by marijean

At the Harris Teeter, I paused before the refrigerated case with the butter. I knew if I stood still long enough, an employee would ask if I was finding everything OK. They always do. An employee approached with the requisite … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner?

Posted on May 1, 2008 by marijean

By far, the most frequently asked question in my house is, “What’s for dinner?” Sometimes this is asked before I even get a hello. A friend of mine left me a voicemail at dinnertime recently and said, “You’re probably making … Continue reading →

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