It was our 54th wedding anniversary and Nancy and I were off to Nags Head to celebrate. Being the offseason, we knew there would be limited activities, but we were looking forward to relaxing and eating some great seafood. On our way down, we were trying to decide where to eat for this special occasion. We decided on Miller’s for a romantic waterfront experience. But Miller’s was closed. So was … [Read more...]
Spencer Sausage: Simply the Best
Attention sausage lovers (and by sausage lovers I don’t mean fans of Jimmy Dean), if you like the old-fashioned sausage like your Grandma made in the kitchen, there is one product you must try. It’s Spencer Sausage and I’ve only been able to find it on the Outer Banks and in the far eastern part of North Carolina. When Nancy and I were at Nags Head last week, I made a special trip over to … [Read more...]
Fields of Purple
We first saw the first field of purple along Rt. 460 near Waverly. The further south we drove, the more plentiful and the more spectacular these fields became. By the time we hit the NC state line on our way to Nags Head, the fields of purple were breath-taking. The blooms from the small ground plants glowed like the reflection of a splendid purple gem. There are many farmers and … [Read more...]
Frog Sightings
A goal of mine has been accomplished. For a number of years, we have had frogs show up in our small lily pond, but they always abandoned their digs before winter. We never had one to stick around - until this year. With our new and improved frog/goldfish pond, we had a couple frogs going into late fall and then they were no longer visible. I read that when the temperature drops below a certain … [Read more...]
A Bluefish Blitz
The next time I get married, it won’t be in early March. The fishing sucks that time of year. When Nancy and I head out to celebrate our anniversary each year on March 3, the trout streams are too cold, the smallmouth are still wearing mittens, and the only thing biting in the Outer Banks surf are skates and dogfish. Or so I thought. This year, we went to Nags Head and rented an … [Read more...]
Solving Baseball Labor Disputes
It was the Dodgers vs the Yankees in Beckley, WV in the summer of 1954. Freddie Arnold was the 11-year-old manager, star pitcher and slugger for the Yankees, I was 10 and filled the same roles for my version of the Dodgers. A game was underway in the vacant lot beside Freddie’s house. He had Warren Furrow, a promising 9-year-old at short stop and Judy Meadows in rightfield, picking dandelion … [Read more...]
The Best Oven Baked Fries
Nothing beats a French Fry - salty, hot and crispy, freshly scooped from of a pan of hot oil. But all that oil and grease? A heart attack waiting to happen and a weight gain for sure. Too bad you can’t get the flavor of a deep-fried French Fry from the oven. Well, you almost can. I ran across a recipe recently that – honestly – rivals that of a traditional French Fry. They were easily … [Read more...]
Stock Up on Racconto
Loyal CvilleBuzz reader, Cheryl Seiber, was in a panic when she couldn’t find her beloved Racconto Spicy Pizza Topping at Kroger’s, so she went out immediately and bought 8 jars from, Meijer, a local grocery store. She was afraid they may discontinue it everywhere - you know, with the broken supply chain and all. Cheryl says the Racconto is the secret to making the best Muffuletta Sandwiches this … [Read more...]
Kiss and Makeup – Bathroom Lighting Tips
By Nancy B The title of my blog was an article written by Randall Whitehead who is a professional lighting designer. I met him in Dallas years ago and while he is witty and loves to tease and laugh, he knows lighting and he is very serious when discussing it. I learned much from him. In his article he wrote about bathroom lighting. I want to expand a bit on this. As we age, we need … [Read more...]
A Mossy Bird House
My daughter, Angelin, gave me a birdhouse made of moss for Christmas. I thought at first it was a gag gift. It looks like it once belonged to the Creature from the Black Lagoon. I put it in the shed. This week, I remembered it, drug it out and hung it on a Shepherd’s Crook with a baffle. The house may look weird, but it has some extraordinary features. The house is made of wicker and green moss … [Read more...]
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