Category Archives: Food

The trouble with vanity.

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Julia Barrett

You know the story of Narcissus, right?  In Greek mythology, Narcissus was a young hunter who was enamored of his own beauty.  One day he came upon a still pool of clear water.  Bending over to drink from the pool, … Continue reading →

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Better…

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Julia Barrett

My birthday weekend is over.  There was some good, some better, some best.  I’m both gratified and grateful that readers seem to be reading Beauty and the Feast.  This is a story I loved telling, a book I worked night … Continue reading →

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A Seafood Fest at Morimoto’s and Real Steel – Not bad…

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Not bad at all… My husband and I went to Morimoto’s last night, yes, the Iron Chef’s place, for cocktails and appetizers.  Recently, we’ve decided that sharing several appetizers is way more fun than ordering full entrees. We shared a … Continue reading →

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Raptors, Reincarnation, Free Books and Birthdays.

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Julia Barrett

First of all, let’s get one thing straight–  I cried myself sick the day I turned 30 and I’ve refused to officially acknowledge any birthday since.  Are we clear? Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s move … Continue reading →

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Happy Passover – Happy Easter – and Coming soon Beauty and the Feast!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Coming soon to a Kindle near you… Beauty and the Feast, A Romantic Comedy. Eva Raines is an uncomplicated country girl who’s all about food.  Eva moves to theNapaValleywhere her culinary skills come to the attention of the owners of … Continue reading →

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