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Holiday Cheer to my Rear (O Tannenbaum)
Part 2 – O Tannenbaum My father was born in Germany, but to be quite honest, I know very little about my German heritage. Much of what I do know comes from the holiday dishes that my Oma artfully puts...
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Change & Lack Thereof
When I went home for the holidays, I took a stab at scanning some of the family pictures we had lying around the house in these things called “Photo Albums.” For all my talk about fear of change, I...
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The Way to a Happy Life
In honor of my family visiting me this week, I want to share a poem written by my grandfather’s uncle and stepdad (long story), Basil Venti. These words have been recited at every important family...
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Good Tweet, Bad Tweet
A couple weeks ago, my parents and grandparents stumbled their way from Los Angeles to the District. Somewhere in between getting lost on the wrong side of the Key Bridge and chowing down at some of...
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A Different Kind of Post
The metro is a swamp. I checked the weather last night—89 degrees with 70% humidity and a 30% chance of rain. It’s impossible to dress appropriately for this weather. I wait through the first train...
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Happy Birthday America! (Now Eat This)
Happy Fourth of July! It’s strange, I suppose to leave the most American place in America (our nation’s capitol) during the most American holiday. Who am I kidding? The most American place in America...
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Carmelot
Earlier this week I referred to my marvelous golden chariot carting me across the country. I love my car. Fondly called “The Yellow Submarine” by my friends in college, my 2007 Volkswagon GLI...
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Your Baby Freaks Me Out
I’m sorry to disappoint you, but unfortunately, I’m unavailable to babysit your newborn. Here’s why: The utter vulnerability of a baby completely terrifies me. It* needs you, completely. They seem so...
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Baking with Bourbon
Before all my friends and family start hating me for my weird tirade on their children, I thought I’d take a step back and talk about this week’s culinary adventures. Last week, I tried my hand at a...
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Holiday Cheer Through the Years
Last year, I took you on a culinary tour of my family’s holiday traditions – from Mexican tamales to German cookies. Food isn’t the only thing I look forward to every year. Check out some of my...
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Happy Birthday America! (Now Eat This)
Happy Fourth of July! It’s strange, I suppose to leave the most American place in America (our nation’s capitol) during the most American holiday. Who am I kidding? The most American place in America...
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Carmelot
Earlier this week I referred to my marvelous golden chariot carting me across the country. I love my car. Fondly called “The Yellow Submarine” by my friends in college, my 2007 Volkswagon GLI...
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