This post’s title may refer folks like myself, folks who love onions and wait all year for times like now – when we can lay our hands on Vidalias. And then we hoard them. Because dear, sweet lord!…
It’s a Good Day for a Good Day
It’s Friday, friends, and it’s a good day for a good day. Yesterday, Thursday, was pretty spiffy, too. We got new stop signs on our street, so now our scary intersection has a 4-way stop. That happened…
Howlin’ Ray’s
For quite a while now, Nashville Hot Chicken has been taking the country by storm. Though it’s been a staple in Nashville for decades, it’s only recently that the rest of us have come to worship at the…
Mister’s Summer Soiree
I don’t know why I haven’t shared this cocktail recipe, as it’s so friggin’ good! Mister had something similar to this at an L.A. restaurant a few years ago. He deconstructed it at home and it’s become…
Thursday Memories
This is me in the late 1980s. Or maybe 1990. I’m not quite sure. Either way, this photo was taken before I’d learned to cook. That is apparent, right? It’s funny to think about, but I didn’t…
Running on Empty
Last week I came upon this empty fridge and it was funny. And sad. And stark. And clean. And then funny again, as the bubbles were left open to the elements (no cork) and the small plate on…
She Sure Can Cook
Friday was Mister’s birf-day and he got a nice dinner. Saturday night found us ordering in – pizza. Sunday Supper was pretty spectacular, too. I am sometimes reminded of the old song, “If You Wanna Be…
I Knew It All Along, Philippe’s
A couple of days ago I read a piece about the true origins of The French Dip sandwich. For those of you not familiar with L.A. lore, The French Dip was invented here (for reals). But there has…
Happy Easter
For those who find religious meaning in today, forgive me. For in this day, I find Ham. And I shall be eating ham today, and loving it. Trying a new recipe. We’ll see what happens. No…