Scenes from our worst New Year’s ever

winners

It’s a catchy title, people. It wasn’t that bad.

But really, it was our worst showing ever, food-wise.

Lack-luster dishes and poor timing downgraded Chef Jennie and her line cooks from a coveted 3 star Michelin rating to two. In the aftermath of evening’s worst performance, the board was scrambling to make sweeping [...]

The Kids Cook Monday One

Charlie cooks eggs

Don’t get too excited.

It wasn’t a barn burner.

It was a Monday where Dave was gone, I had a board meeting and was freaking out about what to do for dinner… when I suddenly realized it was Monday!

And I said, “Hey, it’s Monday!”

And they said nothing, because they tend to ignore me.

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Weeding 101

My Friend Recently Asked Me (and I quote): “How Do You Keep the Weeds Down in Your Garden?”

After staring at her for a few seconds to see if she was kidding, or if I had misunderstood her, I finally said, “I pull them.” She tossed her head back laughing (so she was kidding?) [...]

Need to Feed the Masses but Don't Have the Cashes?

I’m not going to really use that headline. Or am I…

Anyway. This is one super easy, super cheap, super good way to feed a crowd. I’m not going to belabor the point with witty prose. Let’s get to the meat of it.

Buy lots ‘O  pork shoulder from your local butcher. Yes, your local [...]

Irresistible German Pancake. It's Oven Magic!

Here is yet another reason to have chickens for the freshest eggs. I have never written about my ill-fated chickens, but someday I will. Suffice it to say, if you have the inkling to keep a couple hens in your backyard, or have more roaming your acreage. DO IT! Messy though they can be, [...]