If it doesn’t frost, I’ll be picking tomatoes on Christmas day. All my gardening friends have been eating and enjoying their tomatoes throughout the summer and many have pulled up their now withering vines. Not me. My tomatoes are just starting to come in. I have cherry tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, Better Boys and grape tomatoes gushing forth. Some, I don’t remember planting, but in the next few … [Read more...]
Harvey’s Humor
Frequent contributor, Sherman Shifflett, is writing a book about his father, Harvey Shifflett. Below are a few excerpts from his upcoming book. Dad kept an inordinate number of roosters. One day mom asked him why he kept so many roosters. He replied, "I don't want the hens to suffer." When Dad went to bed, the entire family had to turn in. One night I told him, "You're … [Read more...]
Fish Heads in Nags Head
Just got back from a short getaway to Nags Head. The weather was beautiful, our condo on the ocean front was ideal and the food was delicious. When Nancy and I manage to be able to slip away to the beach, we like to rent a cottage or efficiency so we can cook a few meals. And we also like to splurge and go out a few times. Last weekend, we ate at some of our tried and true restaurants, and … [Read more...]
“Raisin” Hell with Bread
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...]
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