When guests came from out of town, there are any number of great restaurants in Charlottesville you could suggest. But is there one signature dish in all of Mr. Jefferson’s fine town that stands out? One single dish? Not that I’m aware of. There is lots of great food, but no signature dish that you would “have to try” when in Charlottesville. I enjoy watching the Travel Channel as … [Read more...]
Spaghetti Pie – Sure to Please
A number of years ago, Nancy and I served as Senior High Advisors in our church and often had the responsibility of feeding 15 or 16 hungry kids. I have found over the years that there are two things teenagers will always eat: pizza and spaghetti. In fact, who won’t eat those delightful dishes? Sometimes we made pizza, sometimes we ordered it, but we discovered that an easy way to serve … [Read more...]
Exterior Lighting
Just As Important As Interior Lighting By Nancy Brewer It’s that time of year when we are busy making lists, shopping, baking and decorating the interior of our homes. Here at Nancy B’s, our shop is looking like Christmas as well. But let’s talk about the exterior of your home. While we may string some lights on the porch, trees or lamppost, it is only temporary. As you’ve … [Read more...]
Sunflower Chips
Some folks shop for birdseed by the pound. They pick out the largest bag for the least amount of money. They see a 10-pound bag and it only costs $4.99 so they buy it. But! The cheaper assortments of birdseed all have fillers, most specifically milo, which most birds don’t eat. So you are really paying much more per pound if you are trying to entice bluebirds, cardinals, … [Read more...]
A Monster 64-pounder
They’re here all right – big stripers. A 64-pounder was brought to scales last week and numerous fish in the 50-pound class are showing as well in the lower Bay. Chris Bait & Tackle at Kiptopeke says that most fish are being caught in the Buoy 52-54 area with others fishing towards Tangier. “We have had a few fish off Cape Charles, as well.” Chris said. The fish are scattered but … [Read more...]
My Fort Apache
One of the great toys of my youth was a Fort Apache Playset. My parents, or Santa Claus, I don’t remember which, gave me my first Fort Apache when I was 7 or 8. I spent hours and hours in my room positioning cavalry soldiers along the fort’s walls to defend against the attacking Indians. The set came in a tin box with sections of the fort wall along with cavalry men, horses, Indians, … [Read more...]
More Chickahominy Crappie
Art Conway of Conway’s River Rat Guide Service (804-514-1486) out of Ed Allen’s Boats and Bait reported that Chickahominy Lake mid-day water temperatures were in the high 40’s to low 50’s in the main lake and in the major creeks on Wednesday. Most crappie were on drop-offs and in the main lake channels, especially near wood cover. Activity was fluctuating, and when active, crappie … [Read more...]
The Big Rockfish Are Here
Chris Bait & Tackle on the Eastern Shore says the wait is over. The Big Mamas are in the Bay and some nice fish are coming to scales. The big stripers have shown around Plantation Light and the area between the CBBT and Cape Charles. The larger fish are taking drifted live eels. Anglers trolling the oceanfront for ocean stripers, do not be surprised by a giant blue fin tuna … [Read more...]
While Shepherds Watched, Part II
Tending Special Sheep Amos, his father Benjamin and his uncle Shimron had just finished driving their sheep herd some ten miles to the outskirts of Bethlehem. Two other groups of shepherds were using the same ancient fold erected from stones as the shepherds settled into their open quarters that cold, clear winter night. Amos, a young man of 14, had placed his bedding at the … [Read more...]
Suet, A Winter Must for Birds
I often feed my backyard feathered friends suet during the winter. One day I was at Kroger’s and saw a big, fat wad of “suet” in the meat department and I bought it and hung it in the backyard. “The birds will love this!” Or so I thought. I noticed a few buzzards circling overhead but no actual birds landed on, much less ate any of my genuine suet. Suet by definition is the raw, hard fat of … [Read more...]
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