by Chrysa SmithWhen I first blogged that I would be blogging about winter comfort foods, I heard from a faithful subscriber. Puddin, she said (She's from the south, and I have to admit, she did say pudding, but I do love the homey southern slang, y'all). So, puddin it is.I must admit, when I was thinking comfort food, I hadn't thought of puddin. Meatloaf, mac and cheese, crock pot meals, stews and soups [...]
by Chrysa SmithWhen I think about parking, the first thought that comes to mind is fellow-blogger, MaryFran's trusty prayer: St. Anthony, St. Anthony, please come around. Something is lost (a parking place) and needs to be found. No smoke and mirrors, but let me tell you, the few times we've been together in a parallel parking situation, her Italian patron has smiled down on her, opening up a nice slot for the car [...]
by Chrysa SmithSome of my favorite food memories from working in NYC come from West 46th Street; affectionately known to locals and foodies as Restaurant Row. On a few stretches of that street are almost wall-to-wall eateries of every possible persuasion. From Joe Allen's (theater hangout) and B. Smith's (stylista/fashionista/restaranteur), to Barbetta's (oldest Italian restaurant in NYC/Historically elegant) and Becco's (Lidia Bastianich), it's a haunt for Food Network celebs and would be celebs. [...]
by Chrysa SmithThe poodles had a date with a groomer, so I killed some time at the local mall.Since the snows are coming within 24 hours, I thought I'd save some gas, do some indoor walking and check out the spring fashion scene until it was time to pick them up.I am most happy to report that the news is good; well, at least for me. I saw fun pinks and peaches and [...]
by Chrysa Smith Chinese food as comfort food? I guess I had never thought too much about Chinese food falling into this category, but after lunch today at Chin's in Doylestown, next to my favorite vet and odd spice shop (Cross Keys Shopping Center), it got me very warmed up, comfortable and satisfied.After a snowy, cold morning and a bagel for breakfast, something hot that didn't contain packaged bread for lunch, seemed like [...]
by Chrysa Smith Exactly 18 years ago next month, my friend Dolores gave me 'Cooking with Regis & Kathie Lee.' I'm not sure what the occasion was, but I am happy to say that Dolores and this cookbook are still my good friends. I must admit that at first, I wasn't sure what the morning tv hosts could contribute to my recipe collection, but let me tell you that through all these years, [...]
by Chrysa SmithI'm feeling a little bit playful. All this New Year, Father Time, Auld Lang Syne has sent me to the salon and the clock. It's New Year's Eve, and although I've got not a whole lot of partying scheduled for tonight (or ever, really), I decided to treat myself to a manicure today (a few days before my new two week cycle, which I say is sorely necessary in the cold, [...]
