Those of us old enough to remember the 80s got used to the maxim: “Real men don’t eat Quiche.” Implying, of course, that REAL men are muy macho, turkey leg chomping, log splitting manly men who wouldn’t dream of having a light, creamy brunch item with a flaky crust for brunch. (“Brunch?!? What the hellContinue reading “Real Men Do”
Category Archives: Intermediate
So….THAT happened
Spatch-cock /spaCH,kak/: to split open to prepare for grilling It’s been a year. A full twelve months since we were given the “stay at home” order. Stop what you’re doing. Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. Don’t go outside. Don’t talk with anyone you don’t already live with. Wipe down your groceries (remember thatContinue reading “So….THAT happened”
Take it Easy
A three day weekend. How cool! An extra day scheduled for nothing. How many of you left it at that? And how many of you said, “Oh good, now I’ve got time to clean out that closet, move 600 lbs of flagstone, change the oil in my car”….or one of a million other projects youContinue reading “Take it Easy”
Macarons….not war
I doubt it would shock anyone to say that we are living in controversial times. Rhetoric has gotten pretty intense. Recently, I came across a particular controversial thread which shocked me: “Pity this person is so hung up on preaching about her own superiority that actually attempting the recipe never occurred to her.” “There areContinue reading “Macarons….not war”
In Memorium
“Check out these markdowns!” “New Windows On Sale Now!” “Do you qualify for better car insurance rates?””A sale so good it’s worth repeating!” This is how we celebrate Memorial Day? When did this day become less about those who have given their life in service, and more about finding a more comfortable mattress at “Low,Continue reading “In Memorium”
Tri-Anything
When I was little, I would sometimes go into my mom’s “sewing room” (a card table wedged into a corner of the utility room next to the washing machine) and whine, “I don’t have anything to do….”. Her inspired response? “Mildew!” Uh….Mom…..have you taken your meds today? So you’re bored. Figure something out! Use yourContinue reading “Tri-Anything”
The Mouse Sleeps with the Fishes
I think the stress of quarantine is getting to Tucker. Tucker likes to bring me things. A sweater…a scarf, a hat, sometimes a small blanket. Occasionally he worries that we may have the sniffles and takes all….ALL of the tissues out of the Kleenex box. He likes to do yoga (actually, he likes gettingContinue reading “The Mouse Sleeps with the Fishes”
Out of the Zone
“It is the sandstorms that shape the stone statues of the desert. It is the struggles of life that form a person’s character.” – Native American Proverb Today I made bagels. For the first time. I also tried a “quick” version of Coq au vin. Both were out of my comfort zone—the theme for thisContinue reading “Out of the Zone”
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
At 15 years of age, I announced to my 4th generation fundamentalist Christian mother that I was no longer accompanying her to church. “Oh, yes you are, Young Lady!” “Oh, no I’m not!” Door slam….door slam….and I never went to church with my mother again. Sharing that is painful. Church meant so much to herContinue reading “Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner”