Monthly Archives: October 2009

Charlottesville Blog of the Week: Bella Eats

Video of the Blog of the Week segment. My interview with Andrea Hubbell, author of Bella Eats, appears below: When did you begin Bella Eats? Bella Eats was born nearly one year ago – October 31, 2008.  It began as … Continue reading

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Headshots: Which one do you like best?

Turns out I’m far too self-critical to choose one of these great headshots (good photography, mediocre subject) by the fabulous Angie Brement. Vote for your favorite here.

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Life of Pie: the “Perfect” Butterscotch Pecan Pie Recipe

Butterscotch Pecan Pie Photo on Twitpic One 9″ flaky pie crust. This is where people fall down on the job. I like this recipe and in fact have used it for the last dozen pies or so and it’s been … Continue reading

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The Only Person in Seventh Grade Without A Cell Phone

We are now officially the Meanest Parents Ever. The girl is now the last remaining person in her grade to lack a cell phone. In fact, she could be the only person in the entire middle school. We have maintained … Continue reading

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Cville Pie Fest, The Quest for the Best in Pie

More than a year ago, facing a half empty nest, I turned to pie. I decided I would learn, through trial and error, practice and reading, to make really fantastic pie. I blogged about my pie adventures, calling the new … Continue reading

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