Winter is here. There is snow on the ground and ice on the streets. It’s the time of the year when those of us who live in the Midwest turn our thoughts to curling up on the couch with a good book and a loving partner. Weekends at home give us time to fall in… Continue reading A Cozy Nest and a Pot of Something Wonderful (Chicken & Poblano Chili)
Turkey, The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Back around Thanksgiving, the bus company that I work for gave me (and every other employee) a frozen turkey. This kind gesture is a throwback to another era when employees were given a token of appreciation at the holidays for the work they did. That turkey or ham might have meant that a family could… Continue reading Turkey, The Gift That Keeps On Giving
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A New Year, a New Grill and a New Panzanella Salad
When one reaches a certain age, the excitement over Christmas presents diminishes somewhat. It truly becomes a situation of it being better to give than to receive. That’s where we are. We lavished (as much as two people on fixed incomes can) gifts on our children and grandchildren, and enjoyed the glow of their happiness.… Continue reading A New Year, a New Grill and a New Panzanella Salad
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Reflections on Christmas Present
While the magical glow of Christmas is still in the air, the knowledge that the holiday season is slowly winding down and a new year is on the horizon is creeping into my mind. This is a time of reflection. It’s more than what worked and what may have seen its last Christmas appearance though… Continue reading Reflections on Christmas Present
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Holiday Baking 2014…The Adventure Begins
Last Christmas I gave baking my heart (there’s always a Christmas song that gets stuck in your head whether you like it or not). I was newly unemployed and had recently launched a cooking blog. I had all the time in the world and a large kitchen that could stay in baking mode indefinitely. I… Continue reading Holiday Baking 2014…The Adventure Begins
