Tag Archives: Cooking

The Power of Cooking

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This is what my son haughtily (well if I’m being HONEST, rudely) informed me one night when I was making a dinner that he was not interested in eating.  “Mom, I can eat what I want because I have the … Continue reading →

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The Carrot Dog Story ~ a Tale of Skepticism and Amazement

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Anyone that has any kind of contact with me, either in person or on Facebook, has probably heard me extol the deliciousness of carrot dogs.  I LOVE CARROT DOGS!!  What might you ask are carrot dogs?  That’s easy – they’re … Continue reading →

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Food, Music & Secrets

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I love to feed people – it’s because I’m Italian and food is a big part of my family’s heritage.  I may be indifferent to your physical discomforts if I’m otherwise engaged mentally; however, if you mention feeling a bit … Continue reading →

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