Tag Archives: Food

Cold Maidens, Smorrebrod, and the “No-Skoal Zone”

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Touch2Touch

In T2T’s last post I wrote about our recent Dinner of the Cold Maidens, in which we introduced  South African friends to the lavish and delicious open-face sandwiches known as Danish smorrebrod. An important part of the feast is its invariable … Continue reading →

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Dinner of the Cold Maidens —

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Touch2Touch

Or, if you prefer, the Dinner of the Smorrebrod Virgins. No, not the outdoor temperature, nor yet the status or amorous nature of the participants. Smorrebrod Virgins are young women, mostly unmarried (hence the name), who make the delectable open-face … Continue reading →

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“To Touch the Heart” —

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Touch2Touch

(Note: It’s probably best to look at this post AFTER you’ve eaten a meal!!!!) It’s been said for ages that the way to a man’s heart— or a woman’s, for that matter —  is through the stomach. In that spirit, … Continue reading →

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Jen Earns an A — in Artichokes!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Touch2Touch

Jen, of the delightful Random Acts of Writing, blogs close enough to where I live to visit once in a while. After a recent post about artichokes, she commented that she’d tried not long ago to cook and eat an … Continue reading →

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SWEET PEA

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Touch2Touch

It’s a term of endearment here in the United States. “Ah, my little sweet pea, I love you so much!” But in my case, it’s very literal. I LOVE sweet peas, what are sometimes called shell peas, or English peas, … Continue reading →

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A GLIMMER OF HOPE (2)

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Touch2Touch

It was quite a week. Started out with the Boston Marathon bombing, continued with poison letters sent to a senator and the president, closely followed by a shameful sellout vote in the Senate against the wishes of 90% of Americans … Continue reading →

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Kochkunst (aka Edible Art)

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Touch2Touch

It tasted just as good as it looked – and it took approximately 2 1/2 minutes to put together. What more could you ask of a dessert? A secret to be shared: begin with a package of prepared phyllo shells, … Continue reading →

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“THE WAY LIFE SHOULD BE” (2)

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Touch2Touch

That’s the slogan of the state of Maine, which rests on a foundation of simplicity, peace, sky, sea, and pine trees. Miles and miles and MILES of pine trees! Portland, its largest city, is something else, however. Located on a … Continue reading →

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“Fate Cannot Harm Me….”

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Touch2Touch

It seems like forever that I’ve known the saying: “Fate cannot harm me, I have dined today.” Every time I have a really super meal, it pops into my head. I thought it was just a saying, you know, a … Continue reading →

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Northampton Winter Market

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Touch2Touch

I promised you a visit to Northampton’s unique shopping plaza, Thorne’s Market, and we’re way overdue because it’s been overrun with Christmas shoppers and hustle and bustle. So we’re sneaking in today by way of the basement, where on Saturday … Continue reading →

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