Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockleshells and pretty maids all in a row. I remember that from my first book of nursery rhymes. I didn’t have much of a cockleshell crop this year, but my squash, cukes, tomatoes and okra have kicked ass. Several of my backyard gardener friends also admit to having one of their most productive gardens … [Read more...]
Genova Albacore Tuna in Olive Oil
Go to almost any grocery store today, get down on your knees (it’s always on the lower shelves) and scan your eyes in all directions for a single can of tuna fish in oil. You may – just may - find one or two cans. Everything else is packed in water. Water is good for tuna fish when they swim, but it takes all the flavor away when the fish are packed in it. Vegetable oil, better yet, olive oil … [Read more...]
Saltwater Action
Chris Bait & Tackle at Kiptopeke notes that the cobia run is still strong from Buoy 16, 13 and 36. Anglers are having success with both live eels and bunker. The red drum bite has also been great, especially the evening bite. Fresh bunker, again, is doing the trick. At the Lattimer Shoals and the Middle Grounds, the flounder bite is improving with some fish weighing over 4 lbs., Spanish … [Read more...]
Eating TV Dinners!
By the time my family moved to Lewisburg in 1955, some of the novelty had worn off for televisions, but with rumors of color televisions in the near future and vastly improved programming, TVs were still an important part of family life, and gathering around the set for a family meal featuring genuine TV dinners was a highlight. In 1954, the Swanson Food Company changed the way Americans ate … [Read more...]
The Weather Breaks and the Fishing is Hot
By T.H Spangler/Connie Barbour The weather finally gave us a break and those anglers taking advantage were rewarded! Those fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay found plenty of sheepshead along the CBBT. Spadefish are on just about all structure. Nice Spanish mackerel are feeding in the tiderips. Big red drum, cobia, croaker and small spot are all available throughout the lower bay. Rudee and … [Read more...]
South River Report
From the South River Fly Shop The South River in Waynesboro continued to fish well all summer thanks to the rains we have received and cooler temperatures. The river has been up and down but is now stabilizing. There's no way to be certain about the weekend conditions, but it looks promising. Nymphs and streamers have been the go-to categories the last two weeks. Our mountain streams are in … [Read more...]
A Thank You Note
By Nancy B I often receive kind notes from our customers thanking us for the great care we displayed while assisting them with their lighting needs. I am most appreciative of their taking time to thank us and I am so proud of our staff! We strive to listen and encourage as well as offer suggestions. Selecting lighting should be fun, but for many, it is a tough job and can be very stressful. … [Read more...]
Ready Fore Golf
“Did anybody bring sunscreen?” “I have a blister on my heel, who has a band aid? “Boy, that hot dog was messy. Sure would like a hand wipe.” “Damned mosquito nailed me. Anybody have and insect sting medicine?” “My back is acting up again! Got any Ibuprofen?” “These gnats are awful. Bug repellent, anyone?” Most of us carry golf balls and tees in our bags, not a miniature … [Read more...]
Eggs Goldenrod
Looking for a fairly quick but appetizing dish for a company breakfast? Consider Eggs Goldenrod. We spent the night with our good friends, Nancy and Gene McCay in Winston Salem last weekend, and for breakfast, Nancy prepared Eggs Goldenrod. The dish was attractive, it looked a little like Eggs Benedict, and it was delicious. Nancy served the dish on a split and toasted English muffin with a … [Read more...]
The Best Burger in Town?
I cook a pretty mean hamburger. I call them Daddy Burgers. They are fat and juicy with a salty crust, and when topped with a slice of sharp cheddar and a slice of Vidalia onion, they are hard to beat. So, it is with some reluctance that I ever order a burger when Nancy and I go out for a bite. There are some really good burgers in Charlottesville, almost every restaurant now offers a Signature … [Read more...]
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