I’m not the greatest one to write a review about Mexican restaurants. When we go, my wife Nancy often has to interpret the menu. “Tell me one more time the difference between a fajita and a tamale?” But I know what I like, and I enjoy El Agave Restaurant in Ruckersville. Many say it’s as close to authentic Mexican cuisine as it gets in this area. My sister, Johanna, who lives in … [Read more...]
Evaporated Corn Pudding
There are two things I most remember about evaporated milk. First, it was the creamer for my Mom’s and Dad’s morning coffee. There was always a little can of Carnation Evaporated Milk in the refrigerator with two small holes punched in the top, and my folks used that along with some sugar for their coffee. The second memory involves my Uncle Jim’s recipe for home made ice cream. Instead of milk … [Read more...]
“Who” Is It?
Recently, Marsha Boggess, my sister-in-law was able to take a cell phone picture of an owl, just outside her window and sent it to everybody in the family. We all oohed and aahed, of course. My son, Jimmie, thought it was a Barred Owl. It is really unusual, however, to ever see an owl, especially in the daytime. They are most certainly nocturnal creatures. Most of my dealings with … [Read more...]
Ready Fore Golf
I used my Ready Fore Golf kit twice last week. On one occasion, I drove my Titleist Pro V I down the fairway and into some fresh goose droppings. It was nasty. But no problem for me. I dug out a Handi Wipe, cleaned the ball thoroughly, then proceeded to knock it across a fence into a brier thicket. But at least I can take satisfaction knowing it was a clean “lost ball.” Not … [Read more...]
Big Crappie Showing Up
Stan Cobb at Greentop reports that crappie fishing has been very good this week. Numerous 2-plus pound fish have been weighed in at Sturgeon Creek Marina at Lake Anna. At least one 3-pounder was weighed in at Bobcat’s, caught from Kerr Lake. The stripers are very active at Anna and Kerr, as they are performing their spawning rituals. Bass are spawning just about everywhere, especially … [Read more...]
How to Catch a Flounder
By Dr. Ken Neill, III Flounder are among the most sought-after fish in our waters. They are great to eat and fun to catch. In Virginia, it is primarily an April through November fishery though some are caught in March and December. Early season action is found in the seaside inlets of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Wachapreague has a world-class fishery that peaks from April through … [Read more...]
You (Haven’t) Got Mail
Last Saturday morning, and for no apparent reason, I could neither send nor receive E-mails. No problem for this Boomer-type computer whiz. I did what all good Geeks do. I turned the computer off and rebooted (that means turning it off and starting again for those out there who are not computer whizzes). Still, no E-mails. Hmmmm! Alright, now for the serious stuff. I “Force Quit” … [Read more...]
Morel Time
I had never eaten a morel until my old friend Carl Oakes asked if I wanted a few. Not wanting to offend, I said, “Sure”, but I had no idea what they were or what to do with the strange looking spores. Later I found out that morels, wild mushrooms, were mountain delicacies and highly desirable. On several occasions since then, I have taken to the hills and picked them myself. … [Read more...]
Made in the Shade
“Made in the shade” was an expression from the 1950’s when the “cool cats” were cruising the drive-ins, combing their ducktails and listening to rock and roll on the juke box. You still hear this phrase from time to time, but usually from those 50 and older. Made in the shade is also a gardening term, but mostly it’s “not made in the shade.” Very little seems to grow in shady areas, … [Read more...]
Easy Pumpkin Muffins
If I ever wrote a cookbook, it would be called “The Lazy Cook” because I am a great fan of easy recipes. Pumpkin muffins can be complicated to put together, but not my recipe. It’s about as easy as it gets, and the muffins are both healthy and delicious. This recipe may appear to be too easy, and it is. I am, after all, a lazy cook. You need five things: a box of yellow cake mix, a can of … [Read more...]
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