Posts made in December, 2009

Gourmet Fury Launch!

Posted by Melody Fury on Dec 29, 2009 | 26 comments

Raise a glass of bubbly! After much toil and aggravation, Gourmet Fury is now live!

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Yummy Christmas Tree

Posted by Melody Fury on Dec 27, 2009 | 7 comments

Merry Merry Christmas! I wish you and your family a harmonious holiday filled with joy, warmth and an abundance of delectable food!

Paris: Classical Art vs Charcuterie Art

Posted by Melody Fury on Dec 17, 2009 | 13 comments

Admittedly, I don’t have a full appreciation for classical art.

Mel meets Mona Lisa

But the Grand Louvre is worth a visit for the architecture alone.
The amalgamation of modern design with a 12th century Palais is an inspiring sight to behold.

Drunken Garlic Prawns in 10 minutes

Posted by Melody Fury on Dec 14, 2009 | 20 comments

I love booze.

I love garlic.

I love sucking heads. Andrew Zimmern knows.

Spiced Wine Poached Persimmon Recipe (and food photography musing)

Posted by Melody Fury on Dec 10, 2009 | 25 comments

I’ve only been blogging since April and I’ll admit, my photography skills have improved a lot. I also notice how other bloggers have really stepped up their game produce stunning, professional quality food photography.

Beet ‘n Squash YOU! Battle Fennel Results

Posted by Melody Fury on Dec 7, 2009 | 8 comments

Leela (SheSimmers.com) and I thank all of the contributors to our second Beet ‘n Squash YOU! event.

Initially, received a lot of “I hate fennel” responses. Gahh…! Did we choose the wrong vegetable?

But our loyal foodies stepped up. We were blown away by the enthusiasm! 27 in all!