Category Archives: Food

The bitter cherry taste of rejection

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Elaine Romanelli

I think this is perhaps to be filed under Be Careful What you Wish For, and also, There’s No Accounting for Taste. Do you remember my post about The Churkey? Well, it turns out it does magically refill with Cherry … Continue reading →

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Open in case of Emergency

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Elaine Romanelli

Having a rough day? I have just the thing for you. Here you go: You’re welcome.

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Portland, part deux

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Elaine Romanelli

Back to Portland from Seattle (I know: weird. Worked, though.) Digression, before I forget: Portlandia! Have you seen it? Totally true, in its way. What the What, you say? I say, watch ‘Ordering the Chicken’, and then you will Understand. … Continue reading →

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Seattle, Part all

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Elaine Romanelli

Totally unfair, pacific northwest. You have been rocking some serious sunshine, as if it’s always like this. You sunny, blue-skied liar. Listen: I’ve asked around. I know you’re true colors are grey and green. And yet, this… Got to play … Continue reading →

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Portland! Part I

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Elaine Romanelli

Well, I got the behemoth duffel bag packed – barely! – and wended my way to Portland. Driving around, I noted immediately one downside of traveling solo. Hard to shoot photos and drive at the same time. Look! There’s Powells! … Continue reading →

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Serendipity!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Elaine Romanelli

Quick happy note: Remember, you who have read the second-ever post on this blog, the story about my favorite childhood candy? Well, recently I had the pleasure of spending time with parents of dear childhood friends. Now, growing up they … Continue reading →

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What’s with all the food, Elaine?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Elaine Romanelli

Listen: I do think about things besides food (and music.) Some things. Sometimes. But also, in my very first, extremely burger-centric post, I promised deliciousness for the non-animal-eating crowd. So here you go: and for the vegetarians, a fete of … Continue reading →

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Childhood candy

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Elaine Romanelli

Continuing the Memorial Day food-a-thon, here is my favorite candy from my childhood: (No actual cherries were harmed in the making of this candy.) I think it was my favorite because it was scarce; as I recall, we could only … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Food-a-Thon

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Elaine Romanelli

My family took a trip down memory lane together over Memorial Day weekend this year, and while ostensibly it was about re-connecting with our wonderful friends and family, it was also – of course – about EATING. As many of … Continue reading →

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