Remember the lyrics from Rockin’ Robin? Recorded by Bobby Day in 1958, it spent 21 weeks in the Top 100, peaking at Number 2. So if you remember it, you are likely as old as I am. It went like this. He rocks in the treetops all day long Hoppin' and a-boppin' and singing his song All the little birds on Jaybird Street Love to hear the robin go tweet-tweet-tweet I have a … [Read more...]
Really Easy Pork Tenderloin
It’s hard to screw up a pork tenderloin, easily the most succulent and tender cuts of pork. With a pork tenderloin, if it’s not raw or burned to smithereens, it’ll be good. Pork tenderloin and pork loin, though, are entirely two different types of animal. A pork tenderloin is the long, narrow, boneless cut of meat that comes from the muscle that runs along the backbone. A pork loin is wider and … [Read more...]
Notes From Capt. Cain
Despite all of 2020’s problems, it was a good fishing year in NC overall. Some days were tough, but we also had many great days on redfish, flounder, tarpon and false albacore. With the amount of small redfish around this year and combined with the flounder closure, next year should offer even better fishing. We currently have a flounder season in NC now which lasts 6 weeks for recreational … [Read more...]
Striper Action Heating Up
In Virginia waters, striper fishing has been excellent inside the Rappahannock River. Stan Cobb at Greentop says that multiple presentations are working now. Stretch baits, umbrella rigs rigged with 4-6 inch baits, lipless crankbaits, and jigging bucktails are productive. The Whitestone Bridge area has been very good, as have areas for several miles upriver. Anglers fishing the Hampton area of the … [Read more...]
The Law of the Cantaloupe Seed
We have many laws governing our universe. There is the Law of Gravity, there is Einstein’s Law of Relativity, there is Newton’s Law of Motion and - of course – there is Brewer’s Law of the Cantaloupe Seed. What? You’ve never heard of Brewer’s Law of the Cantaloupe Seed. That’s only because of government-run schools. They don’t teach real science. The Law of the Cantaloupe Seed is well-proven … [Read more...]
“Leaf” Them Alone
They do it every year. They fall off the trees. Leaves. Every single one, which means get out the rake and get to work. Or not? For the past few years I have eschewed the rake and leaf blower and cranked up my lawnmower instead. Not only is this far easier than raking and bagging, it’s better for your yard. By mowing a few times each fall the leaves are shredded into fine pieces where they … [Read more...]
The Cheerful House Finch
I suppose my back yard is the Mecca for house finches. They are at my feeders throughout the day, every day, spring, summer, fall and winter. They never fly off for vacations. They stay planted in my yard. Late this summer, I assume right after several families hatched, we had 30 or more finches at a time fighting for a spot on my sunflower heart feeder. The little rascals also love to take baths … [Read more...]
Martin’s Grill
There is a number of great places to get a hamburger in Charlottesville, but one of the best (and often overlooked) spots is Martin’s Grill at Forest Lakes. They are known for their hamburgers and they have them all the way from a single burger to a Quadzilla with 4 patties, and all cooked on a stove top grill. My understanding is that Ryan Martin, the founder of Martin’s grill, once worked … [Read more...]
A Murder of Crows
They call a group of whales a pod. A gathering of rattlesnakes is a rhumba and a bunch of crows flocking together is a murder. Last week I witnessed a murder - a murder of crows. For much of the year, crows keep selected company, usually 3 or 4 birds together, often family members. Young crows stick around several years before leaving their parents as they help in babysitting chores. But for … [Read more...]
Turkey Wing Soup
Which is best? Chicken soup or turkey soup? No contest. Turkey overwhelmingly make the best soup and we have it often. My favorite is Turkey Wing Soup. I usually have to go to Food Lion to find fresh turkey wings, but I saw some on display this week at Kroger’s and picked up a package with a pair of wings. When turkey wings are available, they are almost always a good buy. There is lots of … [Read more...]
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