Posted in January 2011

Popcorn: A Feast For Your Senses

 One of the simplest, guilt-free, happiest (and least expensive) pleasures that I like to indulge in is eating popcorn.  I love everything about it: the sound of it exploding in the popper, the aroma of the freshly popped kernels, and especially its taste and crunchy texture.  The preparation and the anticipation of eating  the popcorn are as exciting to me as … Continue reading

A New Winter’s Treat

While it was snowing yesterday, I thought about how much I enjoy watching the snow fall, since it is the season.  I also thought about enjoying an out-of-season summer treat with family.  Funnel cake is a sweet, fried, powdery feast of deliciousness that is typically  enjoyed at carnivals and fairs in  summertime.  But why wait until summer?  … Continue reading