Category Archives: food

now to NOLA

Yes, we’re “leaving on a jet plane” in a few hours to head to New Orleans, land of gumbo and music and All Things Shrimp. It’s an experiment to check our travel mojo. Banjo Man doesn’t want to fly much … Continue reading

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go fish

Yesterday Banjo Man and I took a break from Thanksgiving preparations and headed to Galilee, a fishing port about ten minutes away, for lunch and a view of the ocean. The sun was shining, the sky blue (at least for … Continue reading

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the pasta queen

Before I tell you about the latest tv show we’ve discovered, I want you to celebrate my new computer with me. It’s up and running, hopping through sites on the internet as quick as can be. I haven’t set up … Continue reading

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let’s talk about this casserole

This casserole–appropriately named “Spaghetti Chicken”—is not for everybody, but I have to tell you that Banjo Man absolutely loved it.  He wants me to make it in Austin.  He wants me to make it at the lake.  He wants me … Continue reading

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catch up sunday

I have not forgotten about blogging, I swear.  There have been…issues.  My computer is very, very slow.  As in “barely operating”.  I bought some software to clean it up, but nothing has worked so far.  Banjo Man has offered to … Continue reading

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soup and friends

My dear friend Nancy B. died of ovarian cancer fourteen years ago this month.  She was a brilliant writer and a faithful, generous, loving friend. Those of us lucky enough to be part of her life miss her terribly. In … Continue reading

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last ladies night of the summer

Somehow all six of us managed to be free on the same evening. We raised a glass to our dear friend Yvonne, who passed away in April. She never missed a Ladies Night and hosted many of them at her … Continue reading

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the season

As you may remember, September is the social season here at the lake. As grandchildren have returned to school, company has returned back to where they came from and gardens are shutting down, folks around here have more free time … Continue reading

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getting high

This summer I’ve been making angel food cakes. I have an inspirational new pan and it’s an easy and “light” dessert served with fresh berries and fruit, of which I have many. Banjo Man and I have enjoyed having it … Continue reading

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the miracle of blueberries

They grow! Seven different varieties at Shingle Mill Farm meant we took a stroll through the farm and sampled each kind before buying two gallon bags. They are picked. They are cooked. I could hardly wait to get home. And–voila!–they … Continue reading

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