Category Archives: food

lighting up

Posted on April 11, 2013 by is there any more pie?

While planning the birthday dinner for my mother and my daughter, my mother casually said, “I’ll bring the cake.  I have a special cake topper I bought a while ago and didn’t get to use, and I thought it would … Continue reading →

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cake monster

Posted on April 10, 2013 by is there any more pie?

We had a birthday celebration (2 birthdays totalling 120 years!) here Monday night, but this predator didn’t care.  He was after the cake, and nothing would stop him. River Monsters are everywhere.

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the very good long day part 3

Posted on March 22, 2013 by is there any more pie?

You thought I forgot all about the music, didn’t you?  We’re in Austin, it’s the opening day of the music portion of SXSW, so where is the music???? At the Continental Club, of course.  3 PM, no cover charge.  Just … Continue reading →

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the really good long day, part 1

Posted on March 17, 2013 by is there any more pie?

The day started in Lockhart, a town that calls itself the “BBQ Capital of Texas”. Here are the BBQ Adventurers: They are standing in front of the legendary Kreuz Market, which opens for business at 10:30 AM. We were the second … Continue reading →

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impossible to resist

Posted on March 4, 2013 by is there any more pie?

I cannot–CANNOT–resist an odd-shaped baking pan.  My good buddy (Writer Pat) sent me an email with a link to a cowboy boot baking pan for sale on ebay. I’m on it.   I’m the highest bidder.   The auction ends later today. … Continue reading →

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sweet fiddles

Posted on March 1, 2013 by is there any more pie?

The Scottish dinner needed a Scottish dessert, so I dug out my ancient shortbread recipe, along with a gift from Julie in Montana (you can read about her family’s exploits HERE).  Check out this cookie cutter!  You can call it a fiddle, a … Continue reading →

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no such thing as a free ride?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Or is there? Rhode Island’s metro train system offered free rides from Wickford Junction to Providence each Wednesday in February.  And free parking at the station! I organized a trip.  A free trip.  My mother, my daughter and my daughter’s … Continue reading →

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second annual single malt scotch tasting dinner

Posted on February 25, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Selected for tasting: Dalwhinnie, 15 year old Talisker, 10 yo Cragganmore, 12 yo Lagavulin, 16 yo Oban, 14 yo Glenkinchie, 12 yo and returning favorite, Laphroig 10 yo MENU Assorted Appetizers Traditional Scottish Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup Hearty Grain Bread Bibb … Continue reading →

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blizzard, tacos and ikea part 3

Posted on February 19, 2013 by is there any more pie?

Blizzard: Banjo Man and Mom continued to wait for a plow and electricity. Both arrived by Sunday night. Mom would stay with Banjo Man for a few more days, until her walk was shoveled later on in the week. Tacos: … Continue reading →

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kilts, scallops and scotch

Posted on January 17, 2013 by is there any more pie?

I’ve been thinking a lot about Scotland lately. We will be hosting the 2nd Annual  Scotch-tasting dinner next month and I will be hunting for authentic Scottish recipes again this year. I’m giving some thought to scallop pie. Or lobster … Continue reading →

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