Happy 2010!
Even though I didn’t get up many posts this week, I did do some reading and I couldn’t let the first weekend of a new decade go by without putting up a links post. Not to mention the fact that it is 01022010. The date today is the same whether you read it forward or backward. Thanks to Twitter for that fun fact.
I’m usually not one to go on too much about the gifts I received for Christmas, but I got some really exciting foodie stuff this year and I just have to share my excitement with you. My family went overboard for Christmas. I got a jumbo muffin pan (perfect for mini-meatloaves), a silicone baking mat, a basil plant, a crockpot cookbook and a 1lb bag of pecans (my Mom’s great with the food gifts). I also got a candy thermometer which has me already planning out what I’m going to make for Valentine’s Day.
To top it off I got a book I’ve been wanting for a while now, 1001 Foods You Must Taste Before You Die. It lists fruits, veggies, fish, meats and cheeses from all over the world. It is so fun to go through and see what I’ve already tried during our travels. There is a lot more out there to explore!
Since I was traveling during my birthday in October I also got two belated birthday gifts from my brothers. A new waffle maker perfect for weekend breakfasts and a tortilla press. I can’t wait to start making our tortillas from scratch!
Okay, enough about me. Here are a few of my favorite reads from the week.
Top 20 worst food trends of the decade from the Denver Food Blog will give you a good laugh. Hopefully no sensitive foodies out there will be offended!
Got Passport asks Are YOU part of the problem? This is a very straightforward post that will lead to evaluate your efforts to better your health and the environment. I made me give some thought to those times that I give excuses.
Heaven & Earth Farm seeks apprentices according to a post on the Sustainable Food Jobs blog. I just had to pass this one on. It sounds like such an amazing opportunity.
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And now, for what many have been waiting for – the winner (as generated by random.org) of the Tropical Traditions 32 oz. jar of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is…..
Anonymous commenter, Angie!!! (Thanks for leaving your email address!)
Congratulations! Email me at lori (at) fakefoodfree (dot) com with your name, mailing address and email address. I will send it on to the company and they will ship the coconut oil directly to you.
Thanks to all who entered and congrats again to Angie!
Photo of Macy the pug on Christmas morning.
Macy is so cute! What a bunch of great Christmas gifts you received! Happy new year!
i love that today is a palindrome!! and i really want to start checking things off the list from 1001 things to eat before you die!!
Haha, some of those top 20 food trends were pretty funny.
Happy New Year!! 🙂
Happy New Year to you!
Oooooh, I need a tortilla press! Congratulations to the winner of the coconut oil, hopefully you put it to good use!
Love all the gifts.My best wishes for 2010 😀
Happy New Year’s to you! Great wrap up, I’ll already checking out the links! Macy is sure a cutie!
Loved the 1001 book, Happy New Year Lori.
That 1001 foods book looks great. I bet there’s all kinds of gems in there!
Hey I got a the same cookbook and a crockpot! No idea how to use it but I’m excited to figure it out…
Lovvvvvvvvvveeee foodie gifts. Can’t wait to see what you make with your candy thermometer. Cute picture of your little lady. Tell her Frank says hello 😉 Happy New Year