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As the ink dries on my Weight Watchers contract, I some time to look back on all of the moments that led me to my current tight-pants predicament. I guess I won’t be eating most of this stuff for the next little while. If this slideshow doesn’t stir your appetite, you’re not human! I’m starving. Bon Appétit. Here’s a link to the slideshow in case you are unable to view the player. –StellaCadente*

I spent the better part of Christmas week worrying about one thing. A baby pig. Specifically, a suckling pig. Would it arrive in time for Christmas (I ordered it from a farm in Arizona, and I live in Southern California)? Would it fit it my oven? Would it thaw out properly? Would I have to send my dinner guests out for McDonalds after botching this whole pig thing? Fast forward a few days, and I am happy to report that everyone turned out better than expected. No major disasters. There are little things I might do differently next time, but “Babe,” as I took to calling her, was without a doubt the star of Christmas evening. Here is the breakdown of what I did, in case you are thinking of doing it yourself some time.

When I think back on my best travel memories, they all have the same thing in common, and that is the opportunity to spend time with the natives.