Calamari Stew

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/calamari_stewed_with_tomatoes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+elise%2Fsimplyrecipes+(Simply+Recipes)

The Sambuca is an interesting touch.

How to Roast Chestnuts

http://www.rodale.com/how-roast-chestnuts?page=0%2C0&cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_12_15-_-Top5-_-NA

Pudge would be really agitated if he knew I was roasting chestnuts instead of giving them to him.

Healthy Food at School

http://www.rodale.com/healthy-hunger-free-kids-act?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_12_14-_-Top5-_-NA

"But will Sarah Palin toss her cookies?" is an excellent line.

Raisin Beer

http://beer-taster.com/beer-reviews/beer-taster/dogfish-head-raison-detre/

I tried it and it is just a little too sweet for my taste.

Warm Winter Puddings

http://www.rodale.com/simple-dessert-recipes?page=0%2C0&cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_12_09-_-Top5-_-NA

Comfort food.

Foreign Extra Stout

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/newsletter/sns-newsletter-guinness-stout,0,1617152.story??track=ct-fooddrink-12910

I am looking forward to trying both the Foreign Extra Stout and the Black Lager.

Hot Toddy

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/07/AR2010120704311.html

I have some disconnect with drinking a hot toddy.

Maybe it is a taste that I have not yet acquired.

Or maybe I am not yet old enough.