Category Archives: food

when coffee is necessary, find a robot

Posted on October 15, 2018 by

Hi, everyone. I’m back in Rhode Island.  Will took me to the Austin airport at 3:30 AM last Wednesday.  My suitcase was much lighter (baby quilt finished and gifted, jam, summer clothes and sandals left behind) and my heavy electronics … Continue reading →

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banjo man makes new friends

Posted on September 9, 2018 by

Last Friday morning we went to a neighbor’s house to take advantage of her offer of tomatoes.  She had grown more tomatoes than she could possibly eat, so we were happy to take a basket of them home. Banjo Man … Continue reading →

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a little corn party

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

Dancing Mandolin Player brought us some of her freshly picked sweet corn Monday night. We were filled with gratitude. I’ve bought sweet corn several times in town, but it does not compare to DMP’s corn, which is by far the … Continue reading →

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ready as i’ll ever be

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

I would keep cooking and baking, but I’m running out of space.  This freezer was empty 12 days ago and I have had a GREAT TIME filling it up with meals for my family and friends.  It’s why I come … Continue reading →

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hunger pains

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

Yesterday afternoon I wanted to be in Sheridan,  Wyoming.  I really, really wanted to be in  Sheridan, Wyoming. At Perkins.  A restaurant. A restaurant that serves a turkey dinner.  With potatoes and gravy and stuffing. But I was here, in … Continue reading →

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a party for #92

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

Mom turned 92  yesterday, so on Sunday we had a little dinner party with seafood gumbo and birthday cake (always a good combination for a woman born in New Orleans). I broke out the ruby-flashed glasses and matching napkins. The … Continue reading →

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45 thumbs up

Posted on April 3, 2018 by

A funny thing happened last Christmas when I was trying to come up with dinners the family would like. I get tired of making the same things over and over again, though everyone insists they like lasagna and enchiladas and … Continue reading →

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fortune-ately

Posted on March 1, 2018 by

Oh, how I love dumplings! Banjo Man and I treated ourselves to our annual Chinese lunch on Tuesday. We were in the town 20 minutes south of us and we were hungry for dumplings and all things Chinese.  Perfect timing. … Continue reading →

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chicken mushroom soup, my easy version

Posted on January 22, 2018 by

We ate this three nights in a row.  Is that a bad thing or a good thing?  Hey, when it’s hot and ready and in the crock pot, we’re all over it. CREAMY CHICKEN MUSHROOM SOUP 2 chicken breasts, cut … Continue reading →

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day 2, new orleans, 2017

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

If it’s morning, it must be time for beignets.  I was running late, so I joined Banjo Man and N&N just as the beignets and coffee were being served. Thankfully they had ordered for me. I have a great picture, … Continue reading →

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