The Homogenization of America

Guess what is at Wal-Mart?!!!! That's right East Coast has finally met West Coast; Red Vines are here! I a still suspicious if they are here to stay, so every time I go in I hoard a few more packages. The first day I saw them was when I was doing my 4th of July picnic shopping. I snatched up an armload of the sweet chewy gems on my way to the Esplanade to enjoy the Boston Pops' dress rehearsal. If you are unfamiliar with the event, it is the same show that is broadcast the night of the 4th of July, minus the fireworks. But it is a good show and kind of our tradition. You have to get there hours before and camp out in the elements until the big show. When you have kids you either get quite friendly or quite unfriendly with those who border your blanket. Well, when I busted out the Red Vines (and caused a little commotion among the west-loving crowd I was with) some girls turned around and looked curiously at the bag and said, "You're not from around here, are you?" I replied, "Girls, I am about to change your life" and offered them a vine. Of course they melted. I sung the praises of Wal-Mart and they were off to buy their own stash.

To me, Red Vines are summer. And we all know that summer is the best time of the year. You can't go camping, swimming, boating, anything without a bag of Red Vines. At least that was how I was raised. Only my family bought the big family pack. You know the one, it had an assortment of sizes and shapes and, most importantly, it had black licorice. I am hoping to see that in a Wal-Mart near me soon!

Open My Veins and Pour It In!

I am in love! When I am thinking of nothing else, I am dreaming of Briana's Poppy Seed Dressing. When I a lay awake at night I consider slurping a tablespoon of this sweet elixir to soothe me back to sleep. Hardly a day passes without me sampling this "To Die For!" dressing. My current favorite combination is a bed of spring mix greens with red onions, feta cheese, almonds, avocado, strawberries and a good amount of Briana's Poppy Seed Dressing. I could go for a fix of that right now. I am probably going through a bottle of this stuff a week. Every time I go to replenish my stock I consider trying another of Briana's collection. I have gone as far as trying the Blush Wine Vinaigrette; it was yummy, but no match for the Poppy Seed. Has anyone tried any of the others? The Lively Lemon Tarragon looks intriguing...

Hail, All Lovers of FOOD!

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