Several weeks ago I invested in an Oster Bread Making Machine and I have since been a busy baker. I have suggested that all my Foodie Readers also buy a bread machine, or dust off their old one, so we can swap recipes and compare results. Probably there are one or two who ignored my suggestion and still have no bread machine, but it’s their loss. Let’s start baking some bread. There are two … [Read more...]
Pain Management for Boomers
Look in the medicine cabinet of a modern family and you’ll find Neosporin and other balms and creams to treat wounds. No pain, just soothing comfort to treat a “boo-boo” on a child. But remembering back when Boomers were growing up, there were three medicines used to torture children – Iodine, Mercurochrome and Methylate. It’s hard to rate these three liquids from Satan in terms of pain, but as … [Read more...]
Goodbye Mom & Pop
Today, we live in a world of big box stores, but it wasn’t always that way. Growing up in the 50’s, my hometown of Beckley, WV only had Mom & Pop businesses. There were no national or even regional franchises. Every business and store in town was locally owned. We had a Pontiac dealer, a Buick dealer, a Ford distributor, a Dodge dealer, etc. Each was locally owned and some sold wares other … [Read more...]
Aberdeen Barn – Consistent Excellence
Nothing irritates me more than going out to eat to find that the servers were not attentive or that the food was not properly prepared. It’s as if you just tossed $60 or more out the window. I had rather spend more and know that I will enjoy my evening and that the restaurant staff will be constantly aware of my needs. That’s why Nancy and I - when we want a great dinner and no hassles - go … [Read more...]
CvilleBuzz Is A’Buzzing
CvilleBuzz continues to grow with subscribers all the way from California down to Texas and throughout Virginia. Readers say they enjoy the recipes, places to eat, boomer memories and the other assorted categories. I have two requests. First, stay in touch. Send me pictures of fish you catch, of your Grandma’s favorite pie recipes, of places you enjoy dining out or anything you … [Read more...]
Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Eat fish. Eat chicken. Avoid red meats. That seems to be the mantra for today’s health conscious families. But another healthy option – one low in calories and fat, but with dynamite flavor – is pork. Specifically, a pork tenderloin. As is my wont, I was rummaging through the meat department at Kroger’s, casing the joint for good buys and ideas for that evening’s entrée when I saw a pound and a … [Read more...]
Save The Date: Nov. 1
Throughout this year, and for nearly 100 years, the Charlottesville Municipal Band has provided free concerts and entertainment for the public. But last year, the Charlottesville City Council decided not to help fund the band, declining their support of what had been $50,000 per year. Losing that much revenue and continuing to operate is a daunting task, but the Band has shifted venues to save … [Read more...]
Hummers Away
My son and his family live in Atlanta - about 500 miles from Charlottesville. We think that's a 'fer piece, but a hummingbird would think nothing of making that kind of trip. Hummingbirds, you see, fly some 3,000 miles across the Gulf of Mexico for their winter migration, and they're packing right now, getting ready to leave. The tiniest bird in our backyard, is without a doubt, the most … [Read more...]
A New Season
A New Season By Capt. Steve Chaconas Summer is losing its grip on the Potomac fishery. Grass is breaking up and the water is cooling. Longer, cooler nights will allow water temperatures to slide into the mid 70s. Early low incoming tides provide an opportunity to use topwaters. Over matted grass, use hollow frogs. With 60 pound GAMMA Torque braid. In areas with scattered grass, … [Read more...]
Billfish Time in Virginia
By Dr. Ken Neill, III Offshore, the billfish bite continues to roll. It will slow soon, but we probably have a couple more weeks of good action. White marlin are the main catch though good numbers of blue marlin and some round-scale spearfish are around. Some sailfish are being caught. Boats overnighting and some deep-dropping during the day are having good success with swordfish. The … [Read more...]
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