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superbowl blues

Posted on February 8, 2012 by is there any more pie?

New England Patriots fans have had a rough Sunday and Monday.  The disappointment is palpable, I swear. So…I did not spend Monday morning trying to find a New England Patriots Superbowl Champions t-shirt for my grandson, or hats for my … Continue reading →

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twinkie guilt

Posted on February 3, 2012 by is there any more pie?

I don’t have any Twinkie guilt, but I do have Twinkies. Aren’t they pretty?  I filled up with gas at the 7-11 and, with much anticipation and forethought, found them in the aisle across from the broiling hot dog machine. … Continue reading →

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feel the fear

Posted on February 2, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man is cooking again.  I think he has been watching too many cooking shows on television.  The man just loves “Chopped”, “Top Chef” and that show about the diners and dives. I think he is trying to help out … Continue reading →

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the tasting dinner menu

Posted on January 30, 2012 by is there any more pie?

SCOTTISH DINNER MENU January 27, 2012 APPETIZERS Baked Brie Smoked Salmon SOUP Cock-a-Leekie Soup, a traditional winter warming soup that dates from the 16th century ENTRÉE Forfar Bridies, originally made by travelling food seller, Maggie Bridie of Glamis, Forfarshire, Angus … Continue reading →

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scotch and cock-a-leekie soup

Posted on January 27, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Our Good Friend Bachelor Steve is a Scotch lover, just like Banjo Man.  During the overseas-travel phase of my life (also called “getting away from the kids”) I discovered a love of exploring liquor stores, the kinds of small intimate … Continue reading →

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counting the days

Posted on January 25, 2012 by is there any more pie?

yep, I’m counting the days until this: and this: And this: I have grown tired of cranberries. I want peaches, don’t you? 

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why i need a fourth trifle dish

Posted on January 17, 2012 by is there any more pie?

I’m not going to pretend to have anything interesting to blog about today.  I need to dye my gray roots and put clean sheets on the bed.  I need to write a “meaty” seven page synopsis for the new book.  … Continue reading →

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if it’s on sale…

Posted on January 9, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man loves to shop for groceries.  He thinks it’s relaxing. O-kayyyyyyyyy…. I, on the other hand, would rather stick mascara wands into my eyeballs. We rarely enter a supermarket together.  He loves to browse and I just want to … Continue reading →

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mother of invention

Posted on January 5, 2012 by is there any more pie?

My nephew is an inventor.  Quite a brilliant one.  His inventions have revolutionized the film industry and won awards in Hollywood.   He is Banjo Man’s nephew, so unfortunately I don’t share any of his Genetic Inventor Code. I’ve spent the last … Continue reading →

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last pie of 2011

Posted on January 2, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Chocolate Chip Pie. To die for. Secret ingredient in the crust:  vodka. Made by Angela. Last Mexican Train Domino game of 2011: won by Banjo Man, much to everyone’s dismay.  He will never let us forget it. Last picture before … Continue reading →

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