Archive for July, 2008

Thirteen Things about my wife - TT #30

By Jerry • Jul 30th, 2008 • Category: Blog Events

With my wedding anniversary coming up this Friday, there really was only one logical choice for this week’s Thursday Thirteen, The lovely and incredibly talented Mrs. seat of her Pants, a person whom I could not be more proud of or in love with.
Truthfully, thirteen things does not begin to cover everything I could say [...]



For the love of chocolate… Dark chocolate

By Jerry • Jul 26th, 2008 • Category: Shopping Alerts

Yes, I do succumb to sponsored posts.There are those in the blogging world that would condemn me for it, but I challenge any one of those people to tell me that they wouldn’t do the same thing if that post was about dark chocolate. I mean, seriously.  Dark chocolate is the center of the universe, [...]



Outdoor Entertaining in Style

By Jerry • Jul 26th, 2008 • Category: Product Spotlight

If you want to get the most out of your outdoor spaces, teak furniture should probably be on the list of items to consider. The benefits of teak patio furniture are legendary.  With luxurious elegant looks, resistance to even the most daunting conditions and extremes in humidity, teak outdoor furniture is simply the gold standard [...]



Spinach, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza

By Jerry • Jul 26th, 2008 • Category: Recipes

There are times when you just want something quick, simple and delicious. If that’s the case, this recipe isn’t going to let you down.  It packs a bit of Mediteranean flair in a slightly Italian-esque package that is just about as satisfying as it gets.  The real plus:  It’s fast, inexpensive and pretty darned good [...]



Other Obligations

By Jerry • Jul 23rd, 2008 • Category: Personal Ramblings

Hi everyone!  I hope that your summer is going very well indeed!
In cse anyone has been wondering.. No, I have not just dissapeared.  I am in the middle of a freelance writing project that I have to have done in a very shor span of time. I can’t discuss the project, since it is a [...]



Another Frugal Friday is coming up!

By Jerry • Jul 17th, 2008 • Category: Blog Events

Just a quick reminder that entries for the sixth round of Frugal Fridays Food Blog Fun is upon us. C’Mon!  We want to see you there!  Dive into the kitchen and whip up a frugal treat, then pop over to FrugalFridays.net and tell us where to find it.  The more the merrier!



Drunken Chili-Lime-Sherry Shrimp with Garlic, Scallions, Sweet Peppers and Ramen Noodles

By Jerry • Jul 13th, 2008 • Category: Recipes

Seafood and noodles is something that I just love together. The combination is simple, tasty, filling and has more than enough flavor to satisfy any seafood lover. Add in some lime, a bit of cilantro and a touch of heat and you have what I consider to be one of the best summertime lunch dishes [...]



Find deals on the products you need!

By Jerry • Jul 12th, 2008 • Category: Product Spotlight

Shopping.com and Dealtime.co.uk are eCommerce search engines. The first is a U.S. targeted site and the second is targeted at the British market. An eCommerce search engine will search for the stuff you need at various merchants and get you the best prices available for those products. The advantage of having one based as a [...]



Baked Tomatoes with Colby, Jack and Basil

By Jerry • Jul 11th, 2008 • Category: Recipes

Tomatoes pack a huge amount of flavor into a very small package. so much so that there is not much need to “guild the lilly”, to turn a phrase.  I made this dish as a side for the tomato glazed chicken we had the other night, but then had to make it again yesterday as [...]



The Return of Tastespotting!

By Jerry • Jul 10th, 2008 • Category: Blog Spotlight

I haven’t been so excited about a piece of bloggosphere news in a while!  It is with great pleasure that I announce to all of my fine foodie friends that Tastespotting is back!
Looks like there are new owners and a new set of Terms and Conditions for use, but who really cares if it’s run [...]