Like King Arthur, I’m constantly searching. But not for a Holy Grail. Rather, I am always on the lookout for Mexican sides, something to serve with Enchiladas or Burritos besides chips and salsa. I tried a new recipe this week, and I think it’s winner. I call it a Corn and Avocado Mexican Salad. If nothing else, it sounds impressive. Here’s how I put it together. Start with a can of … [Read more...]
With Bluebirds, You Never Know
Just when I think I have the little guys figured out, they throw me a curveball. My backyard buddies were fairly predictable this spring. After poking around in various available houses, they chose the new house I had installed on a short pole with an aluminum baffle. They were a tad late getting on the nest – around April 10, but things went well. The three chicks fledged in a couple … [Read more...]
Growing Tomatoes
My friend Janice Kaltenbach sent me a poster recently that read: Growing tomatoes is the best way to devote three months of your life in order to save $2.17. Unfortunately, how true it is! We grow tomatoes each year in our various gardens, along with some cukes, peppers, squash, lettuce, beans, peas and the like. But we spend a fortune at Lowe’s each spring on garden soils, seeds, … [Read more...]
Bookbinder’s Prepared Horseradish
I ran across a great product on a recent trip to Myrtle Beach to visit my brother, Charlie, and his wife Marsha. Marsha cooked the best beef tenderloin I have ever put in my mouth. It was a USDA Prime cut – melt in your mouth tender and packed with flavor. The day after, Charlie and I played golf and made some tenderloin sandwiches, but we needed some horseradish. Afterall, what is a … [Read more...]
Re-Zip, Reusable Ziplocs
Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to reuse Ziploc bags? We go through literally thousands of Ziplocs a year at our house, and it seems such a waste to be able to use these plastic bags just once. But I had heard of reusable bags, and I tried a pack. They are called Re-Zip bags and they work extremely well. The bags come in both Stand-Up and Lay-Flat sizes. They are leak proof - really … [Read more...]
The Band and Batteau’s
Contrary to rumors that be, the Charlottesville Municipal Band will not be playing on actual Batteau’s floating down the James River, but they will be playing in conjunction with the Batteau Festival in historic Scottsville. Scheduled for Wednesday evening, the band concert begins at 7:30 at Scottsville Canal Basin Square. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the concert of old favorites, new … [Read more...]
Tuna Time at Rudee
The water temperature along the oceanfront and near the CBBT is approaching 75 degrees. At the mouth of the Elizabeth River, it’s a warm 77. Offshore at the Norfolk Canyon, it’s hovering around 68. That means just about everything’s biting. Inshore, red drum, cobia, spadefish, sheepshead, flounder, bluefish and Spanish mackerel are biting. Offshore, it’s tuna, dolphin, marlin, tilefish, … [Read more...]
A Bird Frog
My resident bull frog, Billy Bull, has quite an appetite, but he may have bitten off more than he can chew. This week, he tried to eat bird. Nancy was in the back year putzing around and saw a small house finch land on a rock in our goldfish pod to get a sip of water. Unfortunately, the little finch landed on a rock next to out resident bullfrog, Billy Bull. Bill Bull immediately … [Read more...]
46 Years and Counting
When you’ve been doing something 46 years, you get pretty good at it. Marta and Maria Grado have been in the pizza making business for 46 years at their family-owned Anna’s Pizza, and they make pretty food pizzas. Some think there are none better, anywhere. We’re among that group. Nancy and I have been enjoying the gooiness of Anna’s pizzas for most of those 46 years. It’s where … [Read more...]
The Best Buy in Birdseed
It is estimated that Americans spend over $41 billion (with a “b”) dollars each year on birding, and I do my share to keep keeping that lofty number in the stratosphere. I spend a ton for birdseed, bird feeders, and birding supplies. But it’s a hobby, sort of, that I truly enjoy. Nonetheless, it’s important to get the most for your money and in my book, the absolute best value in … [Read more...]
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