Onions have bested Beets 20-9 in last night’s match. Sorry beets- I still like you except for when you make my throat all scratchy (anyone ever try eating a golden beet slice raw and get all swollen and itchy from it???)


Tonight’s match… A fruity fight. 


The powerful Pomegranate vs. the Killer Kiwi…


Let’s get it goin’!


Now, I promised anyone who accepted my shameless bid for attention (aka reposting my Munch Madness graphic) a tasty treat in return. My friend Emma, a formidable blogger and new momma, has graciously featured my silly fruits and veggies on her blog. She will not go unrewarded…

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Straight from the work vending machine to my heart  mouth

Which of these owls is not like the other? In honor of Emma’s site, An Owl’s Nest, which focuses on everything from mommy tips to product reviews to photography to crafts and home articles. There’s something for everyone, and her site is really well done. Go check it out!


And now, you may be wondering why the last picture is of… Animal Crackers? Well, because they may just be the only thing I’ve ever seriously considered a “favorite food.” How do I love thee, Animal Crackers? Let me counteth the ways…


1. You are not too sweet, just sweet enough
2. Your deceitful name makes it sort of socially acceptable to eat you as a snack, even though clearly you are cookies
3. You can bite their heads/ limbs off, make one-act plays with them, and arrange them in a little menagerie on your computer…
4. Forget ensure- if you ever get the flu and lose weight, they do well for quick weight gain in a pinch
5. Frost them
6. Dip them in yogurt or pudding
7. Crumble them atop oatmeal and let them soak up the liquid
8. Use them as a vehicle for flavored Peanut Butters at PB Loco
9. Dirt cheap! Ever buy the ones from Walgreens or Target for like 50 cents a pound? Me too.
10. They are cute, and make playing with your food acceptable and effortless.


Although as a kid I liked the frosted/sprinkled ones and cinnamon/ iced ones best (Carnival crackers I think they are called?) I now prefer the slightly less sweet, lemony “cracker” version found in the zoo boxes or in a vending machine near you.


Judge if you want, I’ll be eatin’ my animal crackers and listening to this song by Melanie.


Do you like animal crackers? Ever play with your food? 


Vote for the fruits!
Meri