Monthly Archives: August 2008

In Defense of Al Gore

I spoke with my cousin C. today. She echoed the general sentiments of the analysts regarding Al Gore’s speech at the convention: dry and boring. She felt like he simply read from his speech. Let me offer a different perspective–perhaps … Continue reading

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Beef: It’s What’s For Dinner

Do you remember that classic ad jingle? It was set to… Rodeo? or some other fun orchestral piece (one I actually played, I might add). Well, several friends from out of town wanted to get together for dinner & it … Continue reading

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My next project?

Thinking of working on a DIY Cola. . . Now, we all know that you can’t “out-Coke” Coke.  Why?  Because Coke is much more than a beverage–Coke is a Brand.  In fact, Coke is probably “The Brand.”  Coke means fun, … Continue reading

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Brilliant: Webtender for Food. . .

[updated] Actually, the title is misleading. Cookthink has developed the Craving Tool, and it is far more versatile than Webtender. This handy Web gadget can help you search for recipes by ingredient, dish, cuisine, or even mood.

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