The Occasional Glutton

I love food.  I also really love my family which happens to be full of food lovers.  We have a tradition, which has become somewhat of a joke, that anytime one of us goes out for a meal, one of the first questions asked upon arrival home is "What did you eat?"  Some of my favorite memories come from family dinners together and "helping" my mom in the kitchen.  I am not a fan of cooking, but I love standing in the kitchen and talking to my mom while she cooks.  

As a big fan of food and family, I totally love holiday weekends.  I have my whole family together and tons of delicious food!  So naturally, while celebrating Independence Day, the subject of gluttony came up.  Kristen contends that a sign of gluttony is eating so much that one becomes physically ill.  I, however, believe that gluttony is eating so much that one becomes physically ill on a regular basis.  You're not a full-fledged glutton because you overeat on a holiday; you're just an occasional glutton.  Personally, I think The Occasional Glutton would be an excellent show for the Food Network.  It would be perfect for people like me who love to eat but hate to cook.  

Come to think of it, the show wouldn't have to be on the Food Network.  It could be more Intervention-style with each week devoted to someone who over-indulges in a particular vice.  Of course there would be episodes dedicated to food, but I can also see episodes revolving around Lifetime movie marathons, ABC Family teen dramas, chick lit, vampires, and whining.  If the show is a big enough success, there could even be an episode about someone who watches The Occasional Glutton for hours at a time!

Then again, I may just keep the title for my memoirs.  I think it's sadly fitting.

Jamie's Hero and Villain of the Week # 12

Another Friday, another edition of Jamie's Hero and Villain of the Week!  This week's picks feature sweet delight and vicious vicious lies.

Hero of the Week:  Peeps latte 

It may not feel like spring, but this week it tasted like it.  One local coffee shop (inside a grocery store, no less!) is serving a variety of lattes with a delightfully cheery Peeps chick on top.  The bright yellow color was the brightest part of a gray day.  Although Peeps don't actually taste good, it got all gooey and melty in the coffee and was surprisingly yummy.  I highly recommend this delightful caffeinated concoction!

Villain of the Week:  Punxsutawney Phil

So, lying is bad, right?  Then why does a lying little marmot get his own (lame) holiday?  People gather around in freezing weather in early February only to have "Phil" (if that is his real name) predict whether or not there will be six more weeks of winter.  This year, he proclaimed that spring would come early.  Yet, here it is April 1st and snow is still in the forecast!  What kind example is this despicable animal setting for our children?  For shame!

That's all for this week!  Enjoy the unseasonably cold weather, everyone!