By Sherman Shifflett Dark shadows were creeping across the shooting lane in the cutover as the sun was setting last Saturday afternoon. Greg Barlow and I were deer hunting near Cuckoo in Louisa County. A small animal emerged from the cutover about 30 yards away and stopped in the middle of the shooting lane. Although visibility was not good, I could tell it was not a squirrel, no a … [Read more...]
Perfect Brownies & Mix
Brownies are the universal dessert. You can serve them hot with vanilla ice cream as an elegant dish or hand them out like cookies and watch your guests enjoy. The children I cook for love brownies, no matter how they are served. I have two tips for would-be brownie chefs. First, buy a product called Brooklyn Brownie Copper by Gotham Steel and then use Betty Crocker Brownie Fudge Mix and you … [Read more...]
Blues on the Outer Banks
Surf fishermen reported plenty of bluefish from the north beaches down through Buxton. Some nice puppy drum were also beached. There were also reports of puppy drum at Pea Island. North of Oregon Inlet, trout are plentiful up and down the beaches. Black drum, bluefish and pompano were caught in the surf. At Coquina Beach, puppy drum and one large drum were caught. The ocean was rough on … [Read more...]
Lake Anna Stripers
It’s striper time at Lake Anna. The silversides are most active early and late, taking baits on the surface. During the day, jigging spoons and trolled, deep-diving crankbaits are good choices. Productive areas have been at the mouth of Contrary Creek, Rose Valley and the area around Jetts Island at the Splits. Largemouth bass are hanging on steep banks and points, but early and late they will … [Read more...]
Bass Weejuns: The Official Boomer Shoe
During WWII, leather was in short supply, much of it going to the war effort as boots, belts and slings for soldiers. Shoes were rationed and recycled. The shoe repairman was the most popular guy in town. After the war, things changed. Everybody had leather shoes. For young Boomers, the shoes of note were army-type boots, with straps and lace-ups. They remained in style until the 50’s, then came … [Read more...]
Where Have All the Robins Gone?
One day they were here, then the next they were gone. All of them. Robins. Where on earth do they go? Though they are migratory songbirds, robins generally hang around in Central Virginia. Two winters ago, I had at least one robin that stayed in or near our yard throughout the winter. But I bet a dollar to a doughnut that in a few weeks, on a wet, cool morning, there will be a hundred robins … [Read more...]
Fall Hunting in Virginia
The best part about autumn may be the hunting season, and it’s finally here. As the temperatures cool and the trees surrender their leaves, it’s time to lace up the boots and get in the woods. Hunting season for nearly all game species opens in the fall. Squirrel, deer, bear, turkey, migratory game bird and waterfowl all make for exciting experiences and delightful table fare. VDGIF biologists … [Read more...]
Susie Q Farm Open For Fall Fishing
As pressure on our public trout waters increase, there has been a trend to fee fishing in privately stocked trout waters. It costs a fee to fish these streams, but anglers can usually be assured that there are plenty of trout to cast to and not so many fishermen on the stream to ruin the experience. Susie Q Farm has such a stretch of water and they are now booking through the month of … [Read more...]
Neat Stuff: SkRaprs
A year or so ago we remodeled our kitchen and bought new appliances. We wanted them white to match the cabinets. I also insisted on a ceramic stovetop to replace the outdated burner tops. Bad move. As we would quickly discover, white ceramic stovetops show everything – black, ugly marks appeared if the heat got even a little high and it was a pain to scrub and clean the tops – my job, since … [Read more...]
Real Men Cooking Quiche
A number of years ago, there was a saying or an ad someplace that said, “Real men don’t eat quiche.” Being a real man, I didn’t eat it, though my wife Nancy loved it. However, being an amateur chef, I had to try my hand at a Quiche Lorraine and my version turned out so well that Nancy thinks it might even be better than her recipe. The word “quiche”, or so they believe, comes from the … [Read more...]
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