Anyone over the age of 50 knows first hand what a jukebox was. But ask a youngster today if he or she wants a nickel for the jukebox and you’ll get a blank stare. Yes, fellow Boomers, we are that old. Boomers and jukeboxes grew up together and some of us are here because of jukeboxes, which brought our moms and dads together. In restaurants, at dance halls, swimming pools, soda shops and … [Read more...]
Corn Maze Season
It’s officially Corn Maze season at Liberty Mills Farm in Somerset. With 25 acres, 4 trails to explore and nearly 9 miles of walking paths there is a maze for every age and skill level. The 2016 season starts this Saturday, September 10, and runs through Tuesday, November 8. Maze admission to Virginia's Largest Corn Maze is $12 on weekends, 4 and under are free. Flashlight Mazes, 6-10 p.m. … [Read more...]
“Chocolate” Chips
Is there anything better than a hot, gooey chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven? If you are a golfer, yes, there is one “chip” that’s better, and that’s to knock a short shot from off the green to within tap-in distance of the hole. That’s not a chocolate chip. That’s a golden chip! Gretchen Scheuermann, Director of Golf and Head Pro at The Highlands Golf Park in Ruckersville, understands … [Read more...]
End Zone Pizza
We don’t eat a lot of pizza, not because we don’t want to, but because both Nancy and I gain weight when we order out or cook our own pizza. Pizza is not inherently fattening, except it tastes so good that one tends to eat more than one should. Ergo, weight gain. Every couple weeks, though, usually on a Sunday night, we order a pizza. I’m not big on those giant pizza franchises. They tend to … [Read more...]
Gnarly Cukes
We planted a dozen cucumber vines back in the spring, hoping for a crop large enough for my wife Nancy to be able to can some of her special pickles. Unfortunately, a groundhog had other ideas about the potential cucumber crop and single-handedly destroyed all but four vines. But the vines remaining did their best and ultimately delivered us about a half-bushel or so over a six-week span. They … [Read more...]
Cooking With Big Red
Sometimes it’s not the recipe nor the ingredients you use. Sometimes it’s the pot you cook in that gets great results. My go-to pot is a 6-quart, red porcelain enameled, cast iron covered Dutch oven by Tramontina. I love it. My daughter Laura –a great chef in her own right – gave me the “Big Red Pot” for Christmas. When I felt the weight of the package, I thought it was a bowling ball. It was … [Read more...]
Gardner’s Barbeque
Heading down I-95 on our way to Topsail Beach, NC, Nancy and I pulled off at the Dorches exit on Rt. 43 toward Rocky Mount. Our destination was Smith’s Red & White, one of the world’s great grocery stores. Smith’s packages many of their foods and vegetables and makes their own sausages and other delectable dishes. We loaded up with some groceries to take to the beach, then went next door to … [Read more...]
Virginia Saltwater
By Dr. Julie Ball Sheepshead action is still going strong as anglers entice big fish from the pilings and all four tubes of the CBBT. This action will resume once the water settles, but the bite will soon be winding down for the season. Before the storm, the fishing scene was on a roll. Cobia were out of control as the season came to a close, with many big fish making the end of … [Read more...]
The Rivers Are Hot!
James/Shenandoah Mossy Creek Flyfishing describes the action on the rivers as ….WOW! The Shenandoah and James have been insanely good. How good? Imagine fishing a 2-fly or 2-hook rig and landing two 15″ fish over a dozen times in a single day? “We had one day with over 12 doubles landed- 2 fish on 1 cast. Anglers have been landing 40-100 fish each and getting strikes and missing fish … [Read more...]
Churning Homemade Ice Cream
As summer winds down, memories of summers past come to mind. One that stands out for many Boomers is that of a family gathering around a White Mountain Freezer to churn some homemade ice cream. In our family, making a batch of homemade ice cream was an event unto itself, almost holiday-ish in significance. I remember summer evenings at Grandma Brewer’s house with lots of aunts, uncles and … [Read more...]
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