The big bull reds are just starting to move into Virginia waters. Schools of redfish are starting to move into the Chesapeake Bay. There was a report from a boat fishing south of Poquoson that caught several this week. The fish were cruising along grass flats in around five feet of water. The larger schools of drum have yet to arrive to the Bay, but that will change over the coming weeks. In May, … [Read more...]
Shad are No-Shows in Fredericksburg
In years past, the shad run on the Potomac at Fredericksburg would almost be over by now, but this year, it hasn’t really started. Mark Scott said he drove to Fredericksburg to try for shad last week and never saw a fish. He said that locals noted that the herring haven’t arrived, and they are usually ahead of the shad. Mark also said the water was extremely low. The shad runs are still in … [Read more...]
They Melt in Your Mouth
“They melt in your mouth, not in your hand.” M&M’s that is. I remember watching Saturday morning cartoons as a kid and a big-time sponsor of many of the shows were M&M candies. We would break out a bag and grab a handful and grasp them tightly, to see if it was true. Would they melt or not? They usually didn’t and when the commercial finally came on, we gulped then down. I always liked … [Read more...]
Pardon our Dust…
By Nancy B While we prepare for greatness. This is what the sign says on our door and posted all around the showroom. We have beautiful fixtures arriving that are sure to be wonderful additions to your home. In preparing for all the new fixtures, we have moved wall clouds and made special places for lamps, mirrors and shades. We are adding some new lines you are sure to love and … [Read more...]
Evaporated Corn Pudding
There are two things I most remember about evaporated milk. First, it was the creamer for my mom 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 homemade ice cream. Instead of milk … [Read more...]
A Female Coffee Pot
We have a female coffee maker. I knew they made coffee makers to handle both Keurig and regular drip blends. I also know they make fancy coffee makers for Espresso and other exotic barista creations, and I am aware of digital and programmable coffee pots. What I didn’t know was that coffee makers came in sexes. Ours is clearly a female. It has mostly good days, and then again, some not-so-good … [Read more...]
Olive Oil Spray
I use a lot of olive oil these days – in salads, as a frying and sautéing medium and in lots of other cooking chores. Usually, I just tip my always-handy bottle of EVOO and get the job done, but recently I ran across a product that is super handy and saves lots of time. It’s a squirt can of Extra Virgin in Olive Oil made by Simply Nature. Last night, as an example, I wanted to lightly fry some … [Read more...]
First Fruits
I am now reaping the first fruits of my small vegetable garden. The early stuff is coming in while I bide my time to plant the summer crops. Afterall, it was in the low 30’s overnight two times this week. But my lettuce and spring onions are bursting forth and saving me money!We love spring onions, or scallions as some call them. I enjoy just plucking them from the soil, then take the outer skin … [Read more...]
Slab Crappie
One of Virginia’s top crappie fisheries is right here in Central Virginia – Lake Orange. The 124-acre lake was stocked with crappie from Buggs Island Lake, known to produce lots of 3-plus pound slabs. The food chain ion Orange is abundant with lots of shad to feed on. Darrell Kennedy (pictured above) of Angler’s Landing the says that crappie are currently in all phases of the spawn – some are … [Read more...]
Kayak Stripers
The saltwater water temps have poked up into the 60s and things are starting to happen. The striped bass bite has been excellent in the industrial areas of the Elizabeth River. The fish are hanging out around bridges and larger docks near deeper channels. A kayak angler reported that he had an excellent week targeting stripers in the Norfolk area catching over three dozen fish. Most of the fish … [Read more...]
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