Category Archives: Food

Dinner at the Kramers

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Neil

My mother is hip for a long-time AARP member.  She still works a full-time job, commuting into Manhattan by subway.  She likes sex in the City, American Idol, and reading my blog.  Granted, she couldn’t tell you the name of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Life with My Parents | Tagged , , | 55 Comments

Pineapple on Pizza: Yuch!

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Neil

If you know that your friend’s husband is cheating on her, do you tell your friend?  Of course you do.  If your friend is dating a man who is hiding his prison record from her, do you tell her?  Absolutely. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged , , , | 74 Comments

Neilochka Loves Matzoh Brei

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Neil

I have been honest with you that things are bumpy with Sophia. I’m sure there are many single women out there waiting for the post where I finally write — “I’ve been booted out,” because that means it is now … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Jewish | Tagged , | 23 Comments

Name Your Sandwich at Neilochka’s Virtual Kosher Deli

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Neil

Blonde shiksa enjoying a “Neilochka” Earlier today, I received a comment on my last post suggesting that it might be easier to earn immortality by having my own sandwich at a Jewish deli rather than creating a drink named a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Jewish | Tagged , , | 104 Comments

They Don’t Eat Fried Squirrel at BlogHer

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Neil

After writing my last post, I received a few emails asking me if I’m really going to BlogHer this year. After all, I’ve been making fun of the concept for two years now, each year setting up an opposing “BlogHim” … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging and the Internet, Food, Life in General | Tagged , , , | 44 Comments

Sucking Candy

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Neil

  I already told this story on Twitter, but I don’t think anyone believed me, so I’ll tell it again. Sophia’s mother asked me to pick up two things from her supermarket:  mayonnaise and these sugar-free Werther’s candies that she … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Jewish, Life in General, Products | Tagged , , , , | 71 Comments

The Two Sisters

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Neil

  After writing a post about me finding my fifth grade diary, someone told me about Cringe, a monthly reading series held at a Brooklyn bar. On the first Wednesday of each month, brave souls come forward and read aloud … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Life with Sophia, New York City | Tagged , , , , | 48 Comments

The First Meal of 2008

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Neil

  I haven’t been very good at meeting up with New York bloggers while I’m in town.  I’ve been trying to spend more time with Sophia and my mother.  I’m also intimidated meeting New York bloggers in person, knowing how … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging and the Internet, Food, Life in General | Tagged , , , , , | 16 Comments

Peace Offering to the Lovers of The Olive Garden

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Neil

If you’ve been blogging for a period of time, you are bound to write a post that rubs people the wrong way.  You will receive angry emails or insulting comments.  I’ve seen bloggers quit because of all the conflict.   I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging and the Internet, Food, Los Angeles | Tagged | 43 Comments

Burned by Coffee

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Neil

It’s one of the oldest stories — a guy or gal has a big date that night, so she looks into the mirror, and sees a huge zit! Horrors! I don’t have a zit, but it looks like I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Life in General, Los Angeles | 43 Comments