Category Archives: food

today’s menu

Posted on March 26, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Last Friday Son #1 went to the rodeo with his wife and son.  Son #1 is a solid, steady, sweet, funny, loving, dependable guy.  He loves his family, music, history, Nebraska football and…food.  He is tall and thin and has … Continue reading →

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inside the candy store

Posted on March 24, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man and I spent the day with our four-year old grandson last week, and the little guy was determined to show us the sights around town.  First he took me to his favorite “parks” (aka playgrounds).  I swung on … Continue reading →

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when rain is a good time

Posted on March 23, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Yes, it did rain in Austin Friday afternoon.  The guy on the left is wearing a Nebraska Huskers poncho.  We were impressed. Kelly Willis played on Lucy’s small stage.  We found a seat at one of the picnic tables under a … Continue reading →

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winter social skills

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

We went down the street to Jeff and Angela’s for dinner Saturday night. I was so excited I tried to smoke the appetizer. I don’t know what came over me. We played dominoes.  Angela won, dammit.  I was in the lead … Continue reading →

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survival of the fattest

Posted on February 24, 2015 by is there any more pie?

This morning I am counting the hours until I can eat Chinese leftovers for lunch.  I was up at 4:30 AM, staring into the refrigerator and wondering if I could last for 7 hours. I can.  I will.  I am … Continue reading →

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slow cooker chicken chili

Posted on February 19, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Here’s another one of Banjo Man’s favorites this winter.  I adapted three different recipes I found online and came up with this version: CROCK POT WHITE CHICKEN CHILI Put these into crock pot:  1 package of chicken tenders, cut into … Continue reading →

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carbs and cabin fever

Posted on February 17, 2015 by is there any more pie?

Let’s talk about cabin fever.  The definition?  From Webster’s:  “a condition of increased anxiety, tension, boredom, etc. caused by living for some time in a confined space or an isolated area, esp. in winter.” New England is experiencing one of … Continue reading →

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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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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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banana blueberry muffin top muffins

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

Banjo Man gave me a “muffin top” baking pan for Christmas.  Having had so much success buying oddly shaped baking pans for my birthday, he thought he’d continue the roll he was on. I haven’t felt like cooking or baking … Continue reading →

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