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Doctor Who Season 8 Premiere: Capaldi’s Take on an Iconic Character

Doctor Who Season 8 Premiere: Capaldi’s Take on an Iconic Character

Last night was the premiere of Doctor Who, Season 8 on BBC America.  My daughter Amy got me hooked on this series last year, in spectacular fashion: I watched just one episode, with Christopher Ecclestone as The Doctor, and I became obsessed.  This was less than a month before the big Christmas episode when MattRead more about Doctor Who Season 8 Premiere: Capaldi’s Take on an Iconic Character[…]

PRODUCT REVIEW: Lay’s Wasabi Ginger Potato Chips–we have a winner!

PRODUCT REVIEW: Lay’s Wasabi Ginger Potato Chips–we have a winner!

Finally, we have the last of the four contenders in the Lay’s Potato Chip “Do Us a Flavor” Contest: Wasabi Ginger.  Actually, the full name is of this variety is “Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger,” and I suspect it is this subtle difference in cooking style that ultimately helped vault this flavor combo to the topRead more about PRODUCT REVIEW: Lay’s Wasabi Ginger Potato Chips–we have a winner![…]

Coconut Bacon?

Coconut Bacon?

When I saw this at Fresh Market, I couldn’t help myself–I had to try it.  I’m not a vegan, but I am always on the look out for healthier alternatives to my decadent food favorites, and I do love coconut, so why not? It was…interesting. It certainly does have a flavor that is similar toRead more about Coconut Bacon?[…]