Every Fourth of July the best eaters in the world congregate at Coney Island and go head to head in the world's greatest hot dog eating contest. Half of those eaters are women. You might not know that from the media coverage of the contest. After all,...
Joey Chestnut and Matt Stonie took their prime spots at the center of the table and, from the moment the clock started ticking down, they were both fully focused on the win. For the first few HDBs they were neck and neck but, by two...
One of my favorite things about traveling is getting to learn about different cultures and share in traditions from around the world. Most times those customs are from wherever it is I happen to be. But, sometimes, since I meet people from all over too,...
I had a tough decision to make this Thanksgiving. I'm really the only one in the family who cooks. Or at least who cooks extravagantly. Last year I made the entire Thanksgiving dinner from scratch. And, for very many reasons, it was the hardest thing...
1. I made myself a heart-shaped burger for Valentine's Day. I don't need a man to make heart-shaped meat product for me. But it would be nice. 2. On Valentine's Day morning Chelsa and I grabbed brunch at Blue Bayou where I had a crawfish omelet...
I kind of think I hate New Years. And last night kind of solidified my hatred. For once I was actually really excited about my New Years plans. I was going to be around single people. I was going to get all dressed up. I...
Christmas Eve was playing with Dylan. Dylan playing with my cell phone. Stefanie and Joe coming by. Bagels and pierogis....
1. My coworker dressed up as Santa Claus and hit the street on his bike. 2. I crashed the ticketing department party for some food...
In contrast to my Christmas tree and presents, Heather's presents under the...
All my shopping is done, my presents are wrapped (in pink, of course!), and my Christmas tree is trimmed (in silver and blue!) ...