Tag Archives: Food

Bobby and Paula

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Terry Taylor

During the holidays I was hit by a moment of revelation while watching Bobby Bowden coaching his last game at Florida State. After his final win, he gave a press conference. He was classic Bobby B. I flipped channels and … Continue reading →

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Fast Food

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Terry Taylor

  I hate to admit this, but I have eaten an animal we hit during a rainstorm as we were driving down the road. Truth is, I have eaten more than one. It’s been a long time, and it was … Continue reading →

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Meat? Log? Both?

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Terry Taylor

  I get a lot of catalogs this time of year. They are filled with fruitcakes, hams, smoked turkeys, cheese, jelly, cookies shaped like Santa, etc. So what do they do with this stuff come January? Hopefully they don’t save … Continue reading →

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Lights and Kremes

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Terry Taylor

When I was growing up, we weren’t exactly wealthy, to say the least. For entertainment during the holidays, my family (and sometimes friends) would brew up a Thermos of strong coffee, pile into the old Bel Air, fog up the … Continue reading →

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The Unlucky Bird

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Terry Taylor

Today is Thanksgiving. Turkeys work all year for this day. Only Groundhog Day is more associated with an animal. Bunnies and reindeer have prominent places at Easter and Christmas, to be sure, but bunnies, reindeer and groundhogs survive their holidays. … Continue reading →

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Government Cheese

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Terry Taylor

Recently, I have been hearing about government cheese, a code word for federal assistance. I remember real government cheese from 80’s (started by Reagan, of all presidents). The feds bought up excess dairy farmers’ cheese and stored it, finally giving … Continue reading →

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Sodium Nation

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Terry Taylor

Have you tried reducing your salt intake? Try it. Go to the grocery store and read the ingredients chart on the back of anything you may find remotely edible. It’s filled with sodium. Ever tried sodium-free ketchup? Give it a … Continue reading →

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Pimento, Say Whato?

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Terry Taylor

Today, I heard something that proves people have no idea what they are putting into their mouths. If I start laughing before I finish, forgive me. My son told me this story. The topic of conversation was pimento cheese sandwiches, … Continue reading →

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Wienermobile Crashes

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Terry Taylor

I have seen the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile on America’s highways for years. As you can see from the picture, it looks like a yellow, 1960’s Cadillac loaded down with a trailer-sized wiener. Seeing the orange wiener protruding from the home … Continue reading →

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The Tomato Tree

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Terry Taylor

Even before I saw Food, Inc., my family and I had started a garden to produce some of our own food. We thought it would be healthier. No good deed goes unpunished. I created some seriously pungent compost from kitchen … Continue reading →

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