I know it’s probably all hot and SUMMERY where you are, but Down Under it’s the first day of winter and it’s damn chilly out. Tonight felt like the perfect night for some CHOWDA. We tried out this Corn and Cheddar Chowder recipe and it was excellent. As per some of the recommendations, we added a couple cloves of garlic, a few shakes of cayenne, and some extra potato and bacon. Not low-fat or low-cal at all, but who’s counting? (Says the sick girl who hasn’t done any exercise or Points-tracking yet has nevertheless managed to lose another pound because, YAY BEING SICK!)

And just like that, a fading star in the blogosphere has suddenly winked back into existence. Welcome back, Tara D! Now, make with the funny! I love Tara D’s funny.