Teddy The Talking Porcupine

January 12, 2013

Hey, he’s eating corn. It’s relevant. And even if it wasn’t, you can’t help but falling in love with this cute little prickly fella. I LOVE HIM.  

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The Beginning

January 5, 2013

There’s no reason for this post, other than to share a few images. We spent the first few days of this year in Palm Springs where it was chilly yet sunny. We ate, walked, picked oranges and grapefruit, went to the movies, napped (several times!) and slept late. I can’t think of a better way [...]

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Only a few more days to enter!

December 31, 2012

Psst…I couldn’t let the year end without reminding you that the Chocolate Adventure Contest is coming to and end! But not to worry, you have until January 2nd to enter, so I hope you get those last minute entries in! You certainly don’t want to miss  a chance to win $25,000 from Scharffen Berger Chocolate [...]

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The end of quite a year!

December 30, 2012

No grandiose statement. No recap, no top 10 list. Just a simple wish that 2013 brings you health, happiness, peace and plenty of moments that make life worth living.  I want to thank each and every one of you for reading this blog, it means so very much to me. Now, go relax, make something [...]

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Saeco Review + Easy Tiramisu!

December 11, 2012

The email landed in my box asking if I wanted to try the Phillips Saeco Syntia, a fully automatic espresso machine from Philips. I don’t even want to tell you the number of automatic espresso machines that have lived on my counter over the past twenty years, some good, some not so good. What begins [...]

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Mattbites Gift Guide 2012

December 10, 2012

  Iit’s that time! And since we’re all in Giftland this month I wanted to add my personal favorites to all the holiday gift guides that are out there. However, I wanted to let you know one little thing: this Gift Guide is not entirely food-focused but made up of the things I love. As [...]

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Drunk The Halls

December 8, 2012

My phone kept beepin’ n blippin’ last week as my episode with Paula Deen was on holiday repeat. I am officially a RERUN (and all I need is Shurl and Dee, bonus points if you get it). Repeating isn’t so bad, and if it was good once then it should be good twice, as they [...]

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Book Reviews!

December 6, 2012

Here are some holiday book reviews from the one and only Kristina Gill. There are a few titles that didn’t make it into this review but will be in next time, but in the meantime enjoy this review which happens to include some of my favorite recent titles, too! — Matt It has been crazy [...]

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4 Questions with West Elm’s Front & Main

November 29, 2012

Thank you, West Elm, for including me in your 4 Questions series. Let’s eat some pie!

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The Scharffen Berger Chocolate Adventure Contest!

November 25, 2012

While you may still be a bit overstuffed from Thanksiving, this is a perfect time to remind you that we’re officially in holiday mode which means S-W-E-E-T-S!  And I really do want to remind you as well that the Scharffen Berger Chocolate Adventure Contest is well under way! You’ve entered, right? What do you mean [...]

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