Category Archives: food

birthday gal

We ordered margaritas, but one of us had to prove she was under 21!!!!  The other three of us (whose combined ages totaled 231) were shocked and very, very amused. How hilarious! NancyK turned 37 on  Saturday and we celebrated … Continue reading

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brisket is king

We can’t go to Austin without having a meal where Will works “in the pit”. So here are some pictures of Will working hard.  That meat smoking business?  It’s serious in Texas.            

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habaneros and sxsw food

If you’re hungry for Mexican food, there’s a little place on W. Oltorf in South Austin that has the best! This is Will’s favorite food in Austin (aside from where he works at Terry Black’s Barbecue, of course!).  Banjo Man and Son … Continue reading

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in search of an asian sauce

I’ve made some pretty bad Asian meals lately. The chicken broccoli dish with the cashew butter, sriracha, tahini and vinegar hit a new low.  Spread out on a cookie sheet and broiled (I’ve read this is the latest trend in … Continue reading

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memories of summers past

We had a little dinner party here Saturday night.  It was just like we were at the lake, only it was about 24 degrees outside.  And there was no lake.  And we were east of the Mississippi. Our favorite “youngsters” got … Continue reading

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what a treat

Isn’t this a great idea?  Bananas and mandarins for the little ones who might be hungry in the supermarket! Does your grocery store do this?  Have I not noticed until now?  Should I get out more??? Rhode Island has a … Continue reading

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artichoke dip and football

In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, Banjo Man received this photo from an old friend.  He was quite thrilled to show me that he had played football, though the thought of that just boggles my mind. He’s on the far … Continue reading

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christmas morning casserole number one

When they were  young, my children thought my Christmas breakfast casseroles were instruments of torture.  Designed to be eaten between Santa presents and the gifts from family and friends, the casseroles were considered to be an unnecessary obstacle to the … Continue reading

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last party of the year

Banjo Man and I were laughing at ourselves at the grocery store yesterday morning.  With our carts (to stay married, we each have our own shopping cart and go our separate ways in the store) piled high with snack food … Continue reading

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Christmas eve gumbo

I’m not sure when this became a family tradition, but gumbo on Christmas Eve has been served at More Pie’s house for a number of years.  Whether I’m in Texas or Rhode Island, there is gumbo. Son #1 is insanely … Continue reading

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