Tag Archives: food

Dominic’s Dumpling Diner

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Inspired by a dumpling tour of Chinatown and a previous conversation about how every culture seems to have its own dumpling.  Yes, this is going to be the topic of the week because I think we can all use some … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The title says it all.  Enjoy the time with your family . . . or not depending on what happens.  At least enjoy the food.

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Sally’s Sandwich Shop: You Can’t Avoid the Bread

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little sandwich restaurant.  We only have sandwiches.  The sign even says that we don’t have soups or salads.  No funny business.  As you can see, we have a long line, so here’s the menu and you have … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time of Year Again: Yom Kippur

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The Day of Atonement is upon the Jewish people.  Another day of not eating from sundown last night to sundown today.  That means, I’ll be tackling a video game to distract myself from my hunger.  My choice is from the … Continue reading →

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Happy International Hamburger Day!

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

As if I would pass up on this day once I stumbled onto it.  So:

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Poetry Day: Don’t Kill Over Stolen Milk

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Exaggeratingly based off a true story.  One that will forever live in infamy and be included somewhere in the Phi Beta Files series.) Stuck in class Breakfast now long dead I feel my stomach twist Forcing me to stumble As I … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Don’t Eat That! You Might Like It!

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(I’ve tried to exercise and eat healthy many times in my life.  Doesn’t help that food is an easy source of serotonin when I’m anxious or depressed.  So, it’s a big psychological struggle to avoid the bad stuff.  Many people … Continue reading →

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Dylan’s Diner: Magical Meals for Every Time of Day

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome. Do you want a table or a booth?  Just follow me and I’ll get you set up with water and a bread basket.  Here are some menus with explanations of what each of our meals can do.  If you … Continue reading →

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Yom Kippur Funnies to Laugh the Hunger Away

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s Yom Kippur again, which means no eating until sundown.  By now, I’m hopefully well into my video game distraction or still asleep.  The challenge is always how to do this when my son is home, but I’m sure I’ll … Continue reading →

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Inventions that Help Me as an Author

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Another idea that was presented by Bia Bella Baker was writing an invention that I either loved or hated.  This was tough for two reasons.  First is that I can’t think of a single invention that I specifically love and … Continue reading →

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