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
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
Filed under Family, Food, Main Dishes
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
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An Easy Dinner, Cajun-style: Andouille and Grits!
Mondays and Wednesdays are long days for Ken. Continue reading
Filed under Family, Food, Main Dishes
Where Have I Been? You Don’t Want to Know! Plus Hot Cocoa for Cool Nights…
Oh, I’m so happy to be back! When I logged into WordPress today, I read a notice that this blog has been up for a year. Continue reading
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a cougar in the kitchen 