Other than the Hummingbirds of summer, he is the smallest bird to visit my yard. He is my Chickadee and every year I have a pair that nest in or near the yard. He is also fun to watch. We have just put one those see-through feeders on our den window so that Foster (our pet parakeet) can watch and try to speak to other birds. You should hear the racket that Foster makes when a bird … [Read more...]
Kitchen Islands Are Increasing In Size
By Nancy B The kitchen is the heart of the home and Kitchen Islands often are utilized more than a kitchen table. In new homes many Islands are increasing in size and may be 12’ or longer and 3 to 5’ wide. Our kitchens saw a lot of us in the past two years. There are so many uses for our Islands other than cooking and dining. The Island has become the workspace for many of us working from home, … [Read more...]
Damned Good Cauliflower
“Hot damn, we’re having cauliflower tonight!” You don’t hear that very often. Never, actually. Cauliflower is one of those things you’ll eat if you have to. It doesn’t really taste bad, but neither does grass. Cauliflower, though, is a healthy vegetable and it sure would be nice to be able to substitute it every now and then for a deadly baked potato with butter and sour cream. Fellow … [Read more...]
The Amazing Whitetop Laurel
When I found out that my daughter Laura had rented a cabin in the western corner of Virginia and wanted to trout fish, I had one piece of advice. If it’s near Whitetop Laurel, fish there. It’s Virginia’s finest trout stream. Period. Whitetop Laurel Creek is in Washington County and runs through the small town of Damascus. It is the longest trout stream in Virginia and one of the richest … [Read more...]
I’m Crying for Baseball
There may be “No crying in baseball”, but I am crying for baseball. I’m ready for the season to start. Let’s play ball! As a lifelong sports fan, I am finding fewer and fewer sports teams and heroes to follow. The NFL turned me completely off when they seemingly condoned kneeling during the National Anthem but wouldn’t let a player kneel and pray after a touchdown – so they’re out. … [Read more...]
News Papers and Trash
Just five years ago, even if it snowed, I got my morning paper. My long-time friend and neighbor, Bob Branch, made the paper rounds. He had a Jeep and delivered the Daily Progress and Richmond Times Dispatch come rain or shine. Ten-inches of snow? It made no difference, Bob came. Likewise, my Trash Service – Time Disposal. They even came on Christmas Day if it fell on a Monday. But no … [Read more...]
Beautiful, Red-bellied Woodpeckers
We have had a spectacular visitor recently – a Red-bellied woodpecker, several, actually. These are beautiful birds with a scarlet red head patch and well-defined black and white wing markings. Against the backdrop of snow, they are stunning. These medium-size woodpeckers have primarily been drawn to the Peanut Delight Suet Bar I have hanging, but they have also made frequent trips to the buffet … [Read more...]
The Devil, You Say!
Yes, Devil’s Food Cake Cookies. They are as good as they sound, and it’s one of the easiest cookie recipes of all to bake and prepare. I saw this recipe from Betty Crocker recently, changed it a bit, gave it a try and it’s a keeper. Here’s how. Heat the oven to 350. In a large bowl, whisk two large eggs, then add 1/3 C melted butter, 1 t vanilla, and 1 box of Betty Crocker Super Moist … [Read more...]
VSGA VIP Cards
With the thermometer on the front porch checking in at a brisk 17 degrees, it’s hard to imagine that The Masters begins 94 days. Yes, fellow Duffers, the grass will once more be green, the temperatures mild and we will have plenty of golf balls to lose in the New Year. But do you have your 2022 VSGA VIP Card yet? Don’t delay. Get one. It’ll be 60 degrees one day soon and you’ll need it. The … [Read more...]
Save Money with a FoodSaver
Have you been to the grocery store recently? If so, you have noticed that many of the shelves are empty and the food on those non-empty shelves are at higher prices. Sometimes, significantly. If you’d like to save about $2,700 a year for an average family, buy -or dust off - your FoodSaver. I had a FoodSaver a number of years ago and used it fairly often, then it went ka-putt. I bought … [Read more...]
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