Since we’re already a week late, let me first wish all of you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year! I’m so excited about everything we have in store for 2012, and know it’s going to be an amazing year. January traditionally means resolutions although mine don’t normally kick in until about March after all…
I’ve been meaning to write about these two books ever since they came out, so it’s a good thing it’s almost time to renew my New Year’s resolution to stop procrastinating. Luckily, both books make great, really special gifts, so if you do things the way I do – which means not until they’re absolutely…
The Nanaimo Bar is a wonderfully unique and sumptuous dessert that originates on Vancouver Island, which happens to be where most of my husband’s family lives. Nanaimo Bars are rarely seen in the US. The Bar’s cult following and ubiquitous presence in Canada has yet to entice America’s palate. Somehow I feel responsible to share…
I tried to see as many authors as I could at the recent San Diego Jewish Book Festival but somehow I missed Adam Chester – and, uh, his mother. Adam’s new book, S’Mother – whose subtitle is The Story of a Man, His Mom, and the Thousands of Altogether Insane Letters She’s Mailed Him —…
I got a ticket for talking on my cell phone while driving today. This wouldn’t be the hugest deal except for two embarrassing facts: 1) that I am the cell phone Nazi in my house, always lecturing my husband and kids not to text and drive, not to email and drive, and to only talk…
