News That Makes Me Sad: Ina Garten Denies Make-A-Wish Request

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Like most foodies, I love Ina Garten.  Mrs. Barefoot Contessa.  Her show is my (second) favorite show on Food Network.  I have always had a certain image of Ina:  classic, pristine, friendly, and superb epicurean.  Despite her monotonous tone and appearance, I love this woman.  I do.

I came across this article on Shine, and it really just soured my image.  What kind of person would turn down a sick child?  Damn you, Ina. 



From today forward, Ina Garten is on strict punishment.  I will not watch her show for a week.  I will not make any of her recipes.  I will not support anything Ina Garten. Hmph. 

Update:  She has decided to grant the child's wish. 

Monty Python: The Snakeskin Pedicure

A posh salon in Monterey, California is offering something outrageously, crazy-fabulous, albeit inhumane and, if I may say, slighty grotesque - a Snakeskin Pedicure.  Yes, a Snakeskin Pedicure, meaning, snakeskin as the "polish" and "design" on your toesies.  Firstly, I would like to say that I love the look...the idea is very innovative...but, the PETA inside me says this cannot be right.  Annnnd, its $300.  That's alotta doubloons.  My suggestion?  Come up with a method to replicate the same look, without using actual skin from a snake, and let's make it more afforable.  Mmmkay?