I'm always eager for new snacks and breakfast ideas, and the Cucumber Pancakes at One Hot Stove look scrumptious.

Continuing the Indian theme, the past week marked the conclusion to the Hindu holiday Navrati commemorating the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasur. While some people fast, others enjoy special foods like the creamy Almond Kheer at The Green Jackfruit.

I had just received Julie and Julia : 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen by the ever controversial Julie Powell when I came upon the latest Julie bashing post over at Too Many Chefs. I believe this qualifies as stirring the pot...!