Night at the Museum; Secret of the Tomb – a Shawn Levy film
This is the third and final installment in the Night at the Museum series, which began in 2006 with the very funny and imaginative NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM. I so wanted this film to end on the same note...
View ArticleYear in Review – Food
I can’t believe that we will be celebrating the end of 2014 this year! I know it is cheesy to say, but the year really did fly by. I can still vividly remember this moment last year as we rang in...
View ArticleDo Not Shrink!
I got touched by suicide, again. An extended family member checked out, and two weeks earlier, the uncle of my grandson’s cousin made the same destructive decision. It hurts, but not as bad, because...
View ArticleLemon and Lavender – A delightful way to start the New Year
The New Year has officially begun and I don’t know about you, but I think it is going to be a great and exciting year. For many people, the beginning of the year also represents a fresh start whether...
View ArticleSaving a Fallen Cake
Sometimes in life, our plans don’t always go accordingly. The same is true for recipes. It doesn’t matter how many times you have made a certain recipe, each time is an opportunity for the flavors to...
View ArticleA Mistake? – Voilá – Another Fab Dish!
If you read my post last week, you will know that I have had a little bit of an off streak when it comes to my baked goods. For whatever reason they do not want to stay together when they come out of...
View ArticleSELMA – an Ava Du Vernay Film
January 19th was Martin Luther King Day. Currently playing in movie theaters is the film SELMA that recounts three months in 1965 when Dr. King and his Southern Christian Leadership Conference members...
View ArticleMaking Summer Food Memories in the Dead of Winter
Summer is still a far and distant thought in most of our minds as the crisp winter air looms all around us, but that doesn’t stop my stomach from craving a summery meal. Whether it be something light...
View ArticleMac Attack!
One of my favorite parts about cooking food is the experience you have when gathering with others to create and enjoy a meal. Nothing beats some classic music in the background, drinking some...
View ArticleWaiting for Water
I have been waiting for the return of the water at Bucklin Park in El Centro for a long time. It is finally coming back! Yahoo! They started refilling the pond yesterday. I live a block from the...
View ArticleGrease: A Movie Sing-A-Long
Several years ago a Canadian outfit decided to take some popular movie musicals and superimpose the lyrics to the songs onto the film. The film would then be released to audiences and marketed as a...
View ArticleValentines Day Treats
Ever since elementary school I haven’t celebrated Valentine’s Day too much. I think I missed the time set aside in class making valentines and decorating our “mailboxes” made out of cereal boxes. Alas,...
View ArticleMardi Gras King Cake
One of my favorite memories from high school was a trip I took my senior year to the lively and fun city of New Orleans. I was a member of The Great Spartan Band and we were invited to march in the...
View ArticleThe Rural Reader Prays
It is good to stretch yourself before you exercise, but also do different things in life. This past week I had a couple cool challenges and I was glad I got out of my comfort zone and seized the day....
View ArticleImperial Valley Produce: Carrot Inspirations
This week’s post is dedicated to and inspired by none other than my mom and her fellow co-workers who work at the Farm Smart Program through the Desert Research and Extension Center. It doesn’t take...
View ArticleThe Heck Caused by the Text
The cell phone is a very amazing invention. It enables quick, inexpensive communication 24/7. If you have one of the “smart” phones, then you have access to the information highway as well. I don’t...
View ArticleFair Food 2015: What’s Your Favorite?
When driving north down Imperial Avenue from El Centro to Imperial, it doesn’t take long to see a familiar and annual site – the glimmering lights high in the sky represented by none other than the...
View ArticleSayonara Fair – But Here’s to Fair Food Year ‘Round
The last animal was sold, the last Ferris Wheel ride taken, and the last corn dog eaten. The fair has come to a close. Although I wasn’t able to attend, based on conversations with my parents and...
View ArticleReel Scenes Movie Review: McFarland USA
It is nice to see a movie that relates to your hometown, or at least has lots of “friends” in it. If you live in rural California, “McFarland, USA” may resonate with you. You will especially feel a...
View ArticleCelebrate Saint Paddy’s Day with Irish Soda Bread
This past weekend, and going into the beginning of this week, was a big one for celebrations. It started off with Pi day on Saturday where math nerds and food lovers alike came together to celebrate...
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