“ There is no love sincerer than the love of food.”
― George Bernard Shaw
Bellwether Farms – San Andreas
“Once upon a time, Cindy Callahan needed a way to keep our pasture grasses under control, so she bought sheep,” explains Cindy’s son, Liam. ”That one innocent act triggered a series of events that placed our family at...
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Cheddar & Smoked Onion Rolls with Bacon
Hey, remember when I said I was a vegetarian and then I posted a pulled pork recipe followed closely by this bacon-heavy recipe? It happens.
Especially when you take a childhood favorite – warm, buttery, cheesy crescent...
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Venice, Italy
My girlfriend, Kim, emailed me from a train leaving Rome, yesterday. It made me nostalgic for Italy and reignited the wanderlust that permanently resides within my deepest layers.
So, I figured I’d ‘re-visit’ Venice via...
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Pulled Pork & Chipotle Slaw Sandwiches
Some of you may call it a weakness. Some may call it addiction. Some may even consider it disgusting. Me? I don’t care what you label my love for pulled pork sandwiches – just get one in my face.
Charlotte...
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Edible Sarasota: ‘Life of Pie’
Sometimes I write for Edible Sarasota, a downright glorious publication (if I do say so myself) that focuses on our local gastronomic community. Chefs and recipes are featured, for sure, but they also highlight unique stories like the power...
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Snack Time: Go Raw & Somersault
It’s the simple things that make life worth living. A fiery sunset, a book you can’t put down, kitten videos on YouTube and, now, seeds, grains, sprouts, spirulina and such smooshed into delectable circular...
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Pubbelly Miami & PB Steak
A couple of months ago, the man and I went to our favorite Florida city – Miami.
Oft portrayed as an ‘oonz, oonz, oonz’ nightclub town, Miami may wield some of its famed Art Deco Miami Vice backdrop, but the...
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What It Is
So, why only ‘Semi Sweet?’ Well, I begged the Gods for all-out sweetness, but alas, I was only granted some. There is definitely a good dose of sweetness in here, but the rest is all spitfire and sarcasm.
Most importantly though…Why should this blog be of any interest to you? I’m not really sure myself. But I will be talking an awful lot about food and ponies and, to me, that seems like reason enough.
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Ten ‘Weird’ Foods To Try Before You Die
Are there weirder foods out there? Sure. But these items are pretty accessible and well worth the taste. Consider this a starting point.
1. Sea Urchin
2. Crawfish
3. Sheep’s Brain
4. Raw Quail Eggs
5. Foie Gras
6. Liver
7. Fresh Fish Eyes
8. Squid Ink
9. Bottarga
10. Every Stinky, Smelly, Runny, Oozy Cheese You Can Get Your Hands On. Ever.