Everything everything

I love everything bagels, but I don't eat them very often because they are so calorie-intense. But I found a taste, if not mouthfeel, substitute: Safeway's Signature Everything Flatbread. These little crispy crackers are not too salty, and have all the seeds that make the everything bagel so irresistible: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion and caraway seeds. Best of all, four of them only have 20g total carbs and 120 calories (vs. 70g carbohydrates and 340 calories in a bagel).

South Lake Tahoe

The California fires of the past several days have not been kind to my stomach. Symptoms have ranged from not much of an appetite, to nausea, to craving chocolate. But a hike to Cascade Falls for a friend's wedding revived my hunger, and we had a massive meal afterwards at Thai Orchid, a couple of blocks off the Y. The food there was quite varied and inviting, colorful and delicious. We washed it down with a Mt. Tallac Amber Ale draft beer, which was closer to a bock than an ale.

Introduction

Hi,

I'm just a girl who can't say no... to good food. Not just gourmet dinners, but anything that tantalizes the tastebuds and tempts the palate. I like to cook in a healthy style, but use a little butter now and then. And I truly believe cheese is milk's leap into immortality. I love Mexican food, barbecue, sushi and international surprises. As soon as I get a little extra time in my way-too-crowded schedule (we're hiking to the top of Cascade Falls this morning for a wedding), I hope to link to some of my reviews I've done on www.sacbee.com and post some new stuff on my cookbook Web site.

Hope you enjoy the ride!