• Uli Westphal: Fruit Au Naturale

    My cousin shared a neat find on the (a)Musing Foodie Facebook Page the other day. A fellow blogger stumbled upon Uli Westphal, an artist who has taken the time to showcase non-standardized fruits and vegetables in what he’s calling the “Mutato-Project.” What does that mean, exactly? Well. The non-standardized produce…

  • Ice Cream, Frozen Custard And "The Good Ol’ Days"

    I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Or something like that. Admittedly, I don’t keep many sweets in the house — not because I’m afraid of overindulging, or because I’m anti-candy for the kids. Sweets are simply something we don’t crave, and the kids don’t beg for. However,…

  • What the Bleep Happened to My Eggs?!?!

    Today we have a treat at (a)Musing Foodie! Tricia Lewis, author of What the Bleep Happened to My Rump Roast?, is a burnt-out, ex-chef who offers culinary fix-its after you’ve gone one step too far in the kitchen. Based on a decade of professional cooking, her irreverent advice breaks down the science…

  • Wegmans: The Dream Before the Reality

    Thoughts about the opening of Wegmans in Frederick, Maryland—spoiler alert: very excited! Know what I’m doing today? I’m getting a sneak peek of the brand new Wegmans in Frederick that’s opening this Sunday. Oh yes. YES I am. But, believe me when I say Wegmans didn’t come calling, asking me…

  • Wordless Wednesday: It’s Strawberry Season!

    Happy June foodie friends! In honor of the almighty strawberry, which is in season and absolutely sweet and delightful right now in Maryland, I’ve updated the blog header and chosen to showcase a few of my favorite photos from Truffula Seed Produce’s strawberry bounty! There’s nothin’ better than berries picked…