Tag Archives: food

August Interview: Kira Grasdon the Merchant Heiress

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

If you had the choice of any occupation, what would you actually like to be? . As much fun as being a warrior and a trader is, I think I’d like to be in a job where my life isn’t … Continue reading →

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August Interview: Timoran Wrath of the Snow Tiger Tribe

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

So begins the month long series where 13 of my characters will be interviewed with the questions given way back in July.  I tried my best with these since I found that some questions didn’t entirely mesh with others.  A … Continue reading →

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Author Comforts: Snackage!

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

There really isn’t anything deep about this.  Each of us has a favored snack or food that we gravitate toward without thinking about it.  They’re that treat we love that brings mental and emotional comfort.  A food that we never … Continue reading →

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What Did I Cook This Week?

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Maybe this will become a new thing if I retain the cooking chores around here.  Also if I do any interesting.  This week was rather tame, especially after my parents came home 2 weeks early from their trip.  This didn’t … Continue reading →

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What Did I Cook This Week?

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

For those that missed it, I’m doing the cooking around the house for the next 3 weeks.  I thought it would be fun to post pictures of the more interesting dishes that came out successful.  So I won’t be posting … Continue reading →

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Yom Kippur the Day of Lone Man Fasting

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

For those that weren’t around last year or want to kick a man while he’s down, today is Yom Kippur.  The gist of this is that it is one of the Jewish High Holy Days.  It’s our day of atonement, … Continue reading →

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What Do the Dragons of Windemere Eat?

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One question that comes up a lot for fantasy in general is what dragons eat.  You would think meat and you’d be right.  The question really stems from wondering how a creature so massive can exist without wiping out an … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Tasting the Invisible Tastes

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a fairly specific and rarely used sense because it involves the mouth.  Eyes, ears, and nose have some range.  You’re always touching something.  Yet, the sense of taste needs to be stimulated at close range.  Does this mean … Continue reading →

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Strange Diets: Monsters Need Food Too

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve spent all week talking and joking about food in fiction.  One of the things I didn’t mention is how the act of eating can be used for monsters and villains.  Take vampires, zombies, and cannibals.  They feed on humans, … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Feast Of Prince Profundus Vorago (Finale)

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Our pastry chefs have made desserts of all sorts They have cookies and brownies and cinnamon torts. Assorted colors and tastes all sweet to the buds. Especially the cream puffs that are bigger than spuds. Peach-stuffed strudel and an amazing … Continue reading →

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