Category Archives: Eating

Living the Locavore Lifestyle

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Sewfrench

lo·ca·vore. noun \ˈlō-kə-ˌvȯr\. Definition of LOCAVORE. : one who eats foods grown locally whenever possible. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, by Barbara Kingsolver made a pretty big impact on us all.  A highly recommended, educational and thoroughly interesting read.  A must read for any and all.  It … Continue reading →

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Bring it on, summer!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Sewfrench

Having the Pollo- pescatarian daughter home, from college, has stirred up some delicious new favorites! With graduation in the rear view, we’ve been really busy getting her moved back home. Lots of packing, unpacking, running, doing stairs, organizing and donating. … Continue reading →

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Some things never change….

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Sewfrench

Thank Goodness. The Gold Standard by which all Hot and Sour soups are compared…… Yellow Curry, no mushrooms, extra onions, and can you make that extra spicy, please? Yellowfin tuna…… Red Dragon Sushi Rolls….  and yes that is Sriracha sauce, … Continue reading →

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Do you believe in fortune cookies???

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Sewfrench

So, Peter’s a sushi freak, right?  You knew that…. Well, I am a hot and sour soup freak.  I love spicy.  I love vinegary.  I love Shang Hai Ichiban.  Especially their Hot and Sour Soup.  It is the best of … Continue reading →

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Great Grandma Bryant’s Macaroni and Tomatoes

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Sewfrench

Way back when…..  sometime after Grandpa Bryant died in 1971 and before Grandma Bryant died in 1974, myself and cousin Vicki used to spend random weekends with great Grandma Bryant.  I suppose we were sent there to keep her company … Continue reading →

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Eat your veggies!

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Sewfrench

Seriously.  These were incredible.  The most incredible veggie I’ve had in a long wintrywhile. These  were part of a Today Show segment on guilt free girls night in recipes, from ex-“Top Chef” contestant Candice Kumai.  In her new cookbook, “Pretty Delicious,” … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day #25

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Sewfrench
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Akron February 2011

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Sewfrench

This weekend Peter and I took a road trip.  A road trip for me.  None of this *us* stuff, this time, but something *I* wanted to do and he was all for it, cheering me on.  We’ve been cooped up … Continue reading →

Posted in Eating, Fitness, Running, Sushi, t-tapp, Travel | 5 Comments

Like Grandma used to make…

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Sewfrench

Do you know the Pioneer Woman?  Surely you do, but just in case you don’t let me introduce her.  Ree, my friends.  Friends, Ree, a most incredible cook and pretty entertaining writer, too. One of our favorite recipes among many of … Continue reading →

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Yes, we pig out, Pam.

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Sewfrench

And yes, I’m talking to you.  You know who you are, faithful reader #1. Somewhere around a year ago we started making the attempt to no longer buy mass produced, store bought snack foods. It had to do with Peter … Continue reading →

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