Monthly Archives: February 2012

Happy National Chocolate Souffle Day! (2/28)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jim Clark

No, not happy pancake day!  I refuse to even capitalize it.  Sure three out of four news reports this morning mentioned it, and one local news station was even cooking pancakes on the set.  Ok, it’s fine that International House of … Continue reading →

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Happy Chocolate Cake, Strawberry and Kahlua Day! (2/27)

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jim Clark

It was very uncertain if today was meant to be one or three entries, but upon closer reflection, it was obvious that this day was meant to be enjoyed as a combo deal.  Strawberries and alcohol have always been the ultimate … Continue reading →

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Happy National Pistachio Day… again! (2/26)

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Jim Clark

Does this look familiar to anyone else?  I mean, I’m pretty sure someone failed to catch a typo on this one.  Isn’t it just too coincidental that Pistachio Day falls on the 26th of two consecutive months?  I scanned ahead just … Continue reading →

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Happy National Chocolate Covered Peanuts Day! (2/25)

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Jim Clark

It’s the saddest thing for the English language when a good word goes bad, and this being National Chocolate Covered Peanuts Day, I have to ask why would anyone use such an amazing and delicious movie theater snickity-snack to describe a doofus? As if … Continue reading →

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Happy National Clam Chowder Day (2/25)

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Jim Clark

Clam chowder is just about as reliable on a restaurant menu as broccoli cheese soup.  It’s in sandwich shops, at the end of buffet lines, and it’s always the other soup that seafood restaurants have besides a gumbo.  So, you … Continue reading →

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Happy National Tortilla Chip Day! (2/24)

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Jim Clark

Perhaps one of the most absurd pronunciation differences between the English and Spanish languages, is the double L. Drawing out that L sound when ordering at a Mexican restaurant will make the most properly spoken New Englander sound like a … Continue reading →

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Happy Banana Bread Day! (2/23)

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Jim Clark

On your mark.  Get set.  GO!! The second after you break open the package, you’ve essentially pressed start on a very real stop watch.  Make no mistake, the race is on.  That food has touched the open air and is on the inside … Continue reading →

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