Each year for Christmas, I always put cigars at the top of my list. If I’ve been particularly good that year, my kids usually spring for a pack or two and they are always good cigars, not like the cheap stogies I normally buy. This past Christmas, my daughter Laura came through with a 4-pack of Cubans. They were specially packaged and looked great. I horde cigars like that, waiting for a … [Read more...]
NANCY B’S LIGHTING FAMILY
By Nancy B Working together, sharing stories about family members, meeting each other’s children and spouses, lending a shoulder to cry on, celebrating exciting and happy times, sharing a meal and laughing together; these are traits of a family. And these are the things that Nancy B’s family is all about. Good old fashion manners are quite evident at Nancy B’s. We greet our guests … [Read more...]
Jason’s Deli
There was a time in Charlottesville where the only place you could order a sandwich or sub was at a diner. There were no sub shops or deli’s in in town. Now there is one on every corner and in every strip mall. Lots are good, some not so much. When Jersey’ Joe’s opened at Forest Lakes, Nancy and I tried it out. We had seen it on the food channel. We were deeply disappointed. The … [Read more...]
Lake Orange: Open for Business
Lake Orange, one of Virginia’s most productive lakes, is now open for business. Actually, the lake is always open throughout the year, but the marina, Angler’s Landing, opened their doors for the spring season last weekend and fish are starting to bite. Angler’s Landing sells lures, live bait and snacks and rents 14-foot jon boats and electric trolling motors, giving anglers access to nearly … [Read more...]
If I Only Had a Tail
We used to have tails, you know. Mankind, that is. They were attached to the boney knob right above our butts. But they were apparently allergic to something called evolution and they all fell off. The first known Darwinian example of tail loss is well documented on cave walls. A young boy comes home from dinosaur tracking school when his mother shrieks: “Son, where on earth is your … [Read more...]
Sara Lee Bread
I have always known Sara Lee for the delicious frozen desserts. They make the best pound cake ever, as good as your grandmother’s recipe, though I have had a hard time finding it recently. Sara Lee also makes dynamite cheesecakes, pies and other sweets. It was only recently that I noticed they were also in the fresh bread business - big time. And in my humble opinion, they make the best tasting … [Read more...]
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo
One of Nancy’s favorite dishes when we go to Travinia’s or other Italian restaurants is Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo. Though when I eat Italian, I generally spring for a veal of some sort, her dish is a pretty yummy. Last night I decided to try my hand at a Chicken/Broccoli Fettuccini Alfredo, and it was yummy as well. Alfredo Sauce is basically butter, heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, … [Read more...]
Put A Tiger in Your Tank
We have been dealing with Tiger Fuel for years. They are the folks who keep the propane tank in our back yard filled for our gas logs. What we didn’t know until recently is that they also service gas logs. Generally, we have a technician from one of the stove companies come out and clean our gas logs before each season. This year, the technician said our logs were old and not in good … [Read more...]
My Friend Flicker
My younger sister, Johanna, once worshipped a TV show called “My Friend Flicka”. It was about a little girl and her horse, Flicka. It came on Saturday mornings and Johanna never missed an episode. I also have a friend called Flicker. He’s a bird, in the woodpecker family actually, and one of the most beautiful birds of all. His plumage is extraordinary. I saw my friend, Flicker, in the yard … [Read more...]
Bass Tips
By Capt. Steve Chaconas Things are looking up, fellow fishermen! The fish are moving up to shallower water in the heat of the day, but not venturing too far from the drops. Open the tacklebox and use more aggressive lures, but with slow presentations. Silver Buddy lures will still produce but will also indicate the mood of the fish. If they are really hitting it hard or taking the bait in … [Read more...]
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