Category: The Foodie Files

We Have the Meats: Oscar Party 2017

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Even with an annual party that's been chugging along for close to 20 years now, it's impossible to have the same party twice. Veteran guests drop out, new friends join in... looking back at my annual Oscar Party, though, I do see trends. The gist of the fiesta is to bring an Oscar-themed dish to … Continue reading We Have the Meats: Oscar Party 2017

I Only Have Meat + Melting Cats 4 U

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It's that time again... time to scour the interwebs for all things bizarre to give to loved ones on February 14 in the spirit of VD! Here are my five favorite finds for the weirdo in your life. Suitable for Valentines Day, anniversaries, or divorce. Salami or Leave Me This one actually doesn't seem weird … Continue reading I Only Have Meat + Melting Cats 4 U

October 15: National Sweetest Day

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I Want Candy, 2007 I had to look this official National Day up, as I hadn't heard of it before this year. National Sweetest Day -- or just The Sweetest Day -- is a proclaimed occasion for giving presents such as greeting cards and candy to loved ones. It's apparently celebrated in the Midwestern United … Continue reading October 15: National Sweetest Day

The Japanese Have It: Weird Food 2016

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I didn't set out to have all of my 'weird food' options for 2016 be from Japan. I've done that kind of list before, you see, so I hoped for another direction this year. I tried and tried. I checked out Scandinavia. I looked for Indonesian oddities. I even scoured the darker nooks and crannies … Continue reading The Japanese Have It: Weird Food 2016