Today, my husband Kurt took our son Ken to King’s Dominion, the big amusement park here in the DMV (that’s District, Maryland and Virginia for those not from these parts). Continue reading
Category Archives: Family
A Mid-Summer Day: Roller Coasters and Blackberry Pie for My Two Guys!
Filed under Baked Goods, Desserts, Family
Split Pea Soup with Country Ham
Although Kurt is the soup maestro in the family, I do like to try my hand at crafting something he hasn’t made. When he reminded me we had several bags of sliced country ham left from New Year’s in our freezer, Continue reading
Polar Vortex, Reprise and REAL Chicken Pot Pie
It’s cold again around the nation’s capital, yet my crazy son Ken wears just a sweatshirt hoodie and walks gloveless out to the bus stop. Continue reading
Filed under Family, Food, Main Dishes
A Riff on Shrimp and Grits
A few weeks ago, probably at my Christmas dinner Costco run, I picked up a large bag of frozen, cooked langoustine tails. Continue reading
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Bosc Pear Upside-down Gingerbread Cake
Bosc pears are in season! Continue reading
Filed under Baked Goods, Desserts, Everyday Cakes, Family, Food
Fall Fare for the Old Guard and My Guys: Magret Duck Breasts
I love the fall. The cool, crisp weather, despite periods of rain, marks the advent of car camping, cozy fires and a return to more substantial meals. Continue reading
Filed under Family, Food, Friends, Main Dishes
a cougar in the kitchen 