It’s Finally Here
On the last day of August, I wrote a piece called “The Change.” It was about the approach of Labor Day Weekend and how our seasons were evolving. Much has happened here in the last 60 days. We packed up and moved again. This time is the LAST time. Our...
How is the House coming along?
So many of you have messaged or emailed to ask that question. It is very nice to know that you cared enough to reach out to us. Our building project is progressing very well. It will be quite an adjustment getting used to living in a cottage. As most couples...
Stuffed Shells
This is one of the greatest comfort food dishes of all time. Just typing this makes me happy. As is often the case, I had a fabulous meal in a restaurant and couldn’t wait to get home to try to recreate it. Jeanie and I were vacationing in Aspen Colorado. We had...
Homemade Sweet Corn Relish
The smell of vinegar simmering in the kitchen can be overpowering for some, but the aroma transported me back to my youth. A time when many people had backyard gardens and faithfully put up a cupboard full of summer fruits and vegetables. I suppose this in homage to...
I Couldn’t Stand Still and Do Nothing
Here we are. Early September. Within a week or so, our area's magnificent sweet corn will reach the end of the road. You can see the end of the field. I wish the season were longer, or forever for that matter, but it is-what it is. One must make hay when the sun...
Sweet Corn & Zucchini Chowder
Yes, with the season coming to an end, I am binging on corn. I froze some, I canned some, pickled some and made chowder with some. We are meat eaters around here, but this soup is wonderful without it. This is also a great way to handle your neighbor. You know, the...