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the easiest white bean soup in the snowy, windy universe

Posted on February 15, 2015 by is there any more pie?

I’ve been making this a lot lately, mostly because I can’t think of anything interesting to cook this winter. And also because it’s easy.  And because it makes Banjo Man happy, especially if he has a loaf of special bread … Continue reading →

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over before it started

Posted on February 14, 2015 by is there any more pie?

No one is coming up these stairs tonight. Sigh. Foiled by winter again.  A blizzard is coming at midnight.  It has been snowing all afternoon, but according to the weathermen that’s just a warm up to the real show that’s … Continue reading →

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cooking up a storm

Posted on February 14, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Sarge is coming this weekend.  I hope.  Banjo Man has a snow shovel with Sarge’s name on it. My mother, my daughter and my son-in-law are coming for dinner and Mexican Train Dominoes Saturday night.  We’re having a Mexican Family … Continue reading →

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fifty shades of chocolate

Posted on February 13, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Forget the stupid movie.  I want this:

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if you watched the Bachelor last night…

Posted on February 10, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man didn’t get a rose.

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if it’s monday…

Posted on February 9, 2015 by is there any more pie?

If it’s Monday we must be in the middle of another snowstorm. Such is winter. We have an informal dinner group with three other couples here in Rhode Island.  We get together every two months or so (remember the Scotch … Continue reading →

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a barn conversion on houzz

Posted on February 8, 2015 by is there any more pie?

  Farmhouse Exterior by Lincoln Architects & Building Designers Authenticity, LLC Have you discovered Houzz yet?  It’s a great site for all sorts of home and landscaping ideas.  A lot like Pinterest without the pinning.  And more focused. Today’s email … Continue reading →

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prince farming mid season update

Posted on February 4, 2015 by is there any more pie?

There are five weeks left on The Bachelor, before Farmer Chris picks a future wife and returns to the cornfields of Iowa.  I will be watching the finale in Austin, unfortunately.  I say “unfortunately” because Story Man (aka Son #2) … Continue reading →

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song of the day

Posted on February 3, 2015 by is there any more pie?

I need a little Joan Baez in my life today.  A blast from the very distant past. I may skip the dobro and pick up the guitar for this one. Sing along if you want!!!

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a good reason to stay home

Posted on February 2, 2015 by is there any more pie?

This is happening now.This is happening this evening.  Wind chill will be -8. This is happening at 8 PM tonight. This is becoming a Monday night tradition:  snow, tequila and reality television. We do what we have to do.  

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