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Cindy Fuller
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Aug 18
Proximity Pays?
Over the years I’ve noticed a curious phenomenon in retail businesses. Often competing businesses are located close to one another. A few examples: When I was in grad school, Wegmans opened a supermarket next door to Tops Friendly Market in Ithaca. Cell phone service providers can be in nearby buildings or mall kiosks. Car dealerships …
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Aug 12
The PSSST Game
I’ve played a game with my cats over the years that I call The PSSST game. The rules are simple: Hide around a corner from the cat. Peek around and say, “PSSST!” If the cat doesn’t come the first time, repeat. Often if the cat doesn’t come after two or three times, peek around the …
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Aug 12
Baking Between the Lines
I decided to make the One True Cobbler® for this year’s Spiediefest. Since several of our friends have wheat or gluten allergies, I decided to try a gluten-free (GF) version. This experiment was potentially fraught with peril, but I forged ahead anyway. The most important thing in baking side-by-side versions of goodies like cobblers or …
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Aug 11
Going Full Upstate
Tonight is the annual Spiediefest. Check out last year’s post, Spiedie 101, as well. This year I’m going full Upstate by making salt potatoes alongside the spiedies. Some history first. Syracuse, New York is known as the Salt City because of the salt mines in the area. Salt is more than a seasoning in Upstate …
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Aug 02
Tuning Out
Sometimes listening to the news on my commute gets very tedious, especially in these times. Fortunately, I have a trial subscription to Sirius XM in Gretta the Jetta. (The name was Julian’s idea, and the Friday night crew agreed.) My preferred channels are the 60’s and The Beatles. I can sing along to my heart’s …
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Jul 30
Crawdads!
Or crawfish, crayfish, or mudbugs. Call them what you will, these little freshwater crustaceans are mighty tasty. They’re not easy to find hereabouts, but we buy them when we find them. Crawfish can be found alive on occasion in well-stocked fish stores. We’ve purchased them at Uwajimaya and Mutual Fish. They’re available during the summer. …
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Jul 28
Restaurant Criticisms
We eat at restaurants on a regular basis. The food is primary; however, we find some aspects of restaurant ambience annoying. Sometimes these features can negate the quality of the meal. Here’s our list: Noise. High ceilings and hard surfaces make for difficult conversations, especially for those who have hearing issues. Music. Our favorite Vietnamese …
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Jul 22
From Farm to Fork
Farmers are expanding into processing and serving what they grow. This move can make economic sense. When commodity prices are on the low side, farmers can add value by pickling, pressing, or cooking their crops. This helps their bottom line, provided they can jump through the health department hoops. Last week we had breakfast at …
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Jul 22
Preferred (Food) Porn
As I mentioned earlier, I subscribe to a plethora of foodie magazines. I have trimmed the number over the years, as some failed to keep my interest or (as in the case of Gourmet) ceased publication. Here’s the current roster. Bon Appétit. I’ve subscribed to this one longer than any other periodical. My interest in …
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Jul 17
The Last Road Trip
Last weekend’s road trip to British Columbia was the last for Frau Blücher (neigh…), my 2010 Volkswagen Jetta not-so-clean diesel. She went out in a blaze of glory. We took her up twisty mountain roads and through traffic jams in Vancouver and on Interstate 5. She performed like a champ, as always. Today I turned …
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