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Whoa whoa, groceries cost what?

May 14, 2008 - 10:05

I generally don’t worry about how much I spend on food, although it’s been an ongoing source of tension in my household because we’re supposed to be living within a budget. How that’s supposed to work, I don’t really know,... (more...)

by Brandon Fox | 18 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

You are so fat. You really ought to do something about it. Seriously.

March 24, 2008 - 12:51

There are so many diet books out there that I can’t even quantify them by saying, “there are dozens,” or even “hundreds.” It’s more like hundreds of thousands (Amazon lists 269,553 but I’m betting there are even more if you count the wacky,... (more...)

by Brandon Fox | 8 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

Caught in the Crosshairs of the Omnivore’s Dilemma

January 9, 2008 - 07:30

“I feel physically sick,” was how my husband summed up his feelings about Tim Burton’s film Sweeney Todd, and I had to admit, it wasn’t the best movie choice for the day after Christmas. He also felt a little misled; I said we were going to a... (more...)

by Brandon Fox | 5 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

All I Want for Christmas: Part II

December 21, 2007 - 07:30

You must be desperate by now, right? You’re running out of time and you’re totally clueless as to what to get for that sweet cook in your life, even though someone provided you with a perfectly good list a little while ago. Nothing “spoke” to... (more...)

by Brandon Fox | 0 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

All I Want for Christmas

December 14, 2007 - 07:30

At first I thought I’d compile a guide to gifts for everyone who likes to cook—in Richmond. I quickly realized, however, that the only gifts I can honestly recommend are all the things I hope people will give me. That means there won’t be any basics... (more...)

by Brandon Fox | 6 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features, Literally et cetera 

It’s a good time to be in Richmond if you like to eat

November 19, 2007 - 08:28

I used to get a lot of packages in the mail; I waited anxiously, excitedly for big, heavy boxes that cost an arm and a leg in shipping to arrive at my door. In fact, just a few months ago, after coming across a really interesting-sounding roasted chicken... (more...)

by Brandon Fox | 3 | Filed Under Entertainment, Features