When I was shopping for books on pickling and canning (see my first efforts here), I also found some other books stacked between Baby’s First Food and Crunchy Living: And just in case you didn’t get enough bacon (although, really,… Read More ›
Food
Fine Dining in the Oil Field: Ekko’s Greek American Deli
A friend of mine once asked me to join him for some Greek food. There were several places in the neighborhood, but I was not surprised when he pulled up in front of a little gas station located on Richmond,… Read More ›
When Life Hands You Frozen Lemons…
When I moved into my current home about 6 years ago, one of the first things I planted in my yard was a Meyer lemon tree. Meyer lemons are variety that are derived from a cross between a true lemon and… Read More ›
The grossest thing I eat (and enjoy)
We all have that one dish that makes others wonder just WHY we would put THAT in our mouth. I have a wonderful American friend of Japanese lineage, that is very careful who sits next to her when she eats… Read More ›
Mojitos and Guinea Pig – Fine Dining in Quito
Early last year, I took a trip to Quito, the Galapagos Islands, and the Amazon rainforest (some links to blogs about those trips are here and here, and here). (This photo of La Boca del Lobo is courtesy of TripAdvisor)… Read More ›
Happy Thanksgiving, and has anyone seen little Charles?
I just think wearing a turkey costume in a field is not the wisest move. Enjoy this vintage card, and your family, this Thanksgiving! Related articles Execupundit Ten Commandments For Thanksgiving (futurelawyer.typepad.com) Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!! (boonetowneseamsta.com) Thanksgiving Fashion (madisonmuse.com)
Happy Turkey Day, and just turkey….a diabetic Thanksgiving
My husband begged me not to relate the story of his famous “Australian Turkey” again this year. I’ll just refresh the memories of those that missed my blog post on this last year. My husband is in charge of the… Read More ›
In a Pickle
Last month, I decided that I wanted to make a few pickles and some jams. I created a monster in myself. The last of the fresh okra was still available in the market, and I thought some fig jam would… Read More ›
Thanksgiving Recipes You Wished You’d Made
My oldest son Richard explained how to make a Thanksgiving turkey, when he was four years old: You get a turkey and put butter and cinnamon on it, and bake it for 60 minutes at 80 degrees. I never gave… Read More ›
Isabella’s of Iraan: Fine Dining in the Oil Field
First of all, this is about Iraan, a tiny town in southwestern Texas, not Iran, the Country Formerly Known as Persia. Although, really, who doesn’t enjoy a good kabab? We had a quick trip out to Iraan again last week,… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 