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Dole Container Shipping Is Bananas!

Posted on April 28, 2022 by AnnElise

Like the fat Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland I sit perched on the window sill of our 13th floor room at the Hilton in San Diego. Down there, at the dock, a ginormous cargo ship lies anchored. Its name … Continue reading →

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Savory Cheese-Dumplings: Kas-Pressknödel

Posted on January 19, 2022 by AnnElise

Kas-Pressknödel (panfried cheese dumplings), are an Alpine hiker’s delight. They  are often served with a potato salad, cucumber salad, or sauerkraut to juice them up a bit. These “cheesy dumplings” are delicious either way. I have this recipe from my … Continue reading →

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What Does Not Kill Me Gives Me Strong Memories: Food Poisoning

Posted on November 20, 2016 by AnnElise

A story about food poisoning seems tacky.  I kept this draft on file for two years. After much indigestion with our elections, this seems to be the perfect timing. What a dreadful topic! Did you ever have food poisoning? Probably, … Continue reading →

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EAT RULES: Why German Girls Don’t Get Fat

Posted on March 27, 2013 by AnnElise

Shocking. Are we getting this fat? Recently, I saw a 2-hour documentary on TLC on the “downsizing” of a 600-pound woman. Since the Biggest Loser series, the fat problem has become worthy of a State of the Union address. In … Continue reading →

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