I’ve never been to the Mediterranean, but I have eaten some of their exquisite foods. Last week, in fact, we dined at Smyrna Restaurant on West Main Street which specializes in Mediterranean-Aegean dishes. It was outstanding. The service, first of all, was impeccable. Our server carefully explained the menu and made recommendations. His suggestions were spot on. Our water glasses were kept … [Read more...]
It’s Finished
My garden, that is. Every row has been tilled and planted and every hill has been filled. All but my one row of beets and 3 hills of squash have green occupants and I hope the recent sun will encourage those stubborn seeds to emerge. The only thing to do now is dust the squash plants with Sevin, water the tomatoes and cukes and hope for the best. I sympathize with actual farmers whose … [Read more...]
Plant Milkweed and Butterfly Bushes
Besides bluebirds, the most welcomed guests in my backyard are Monarch butterflies. They are like miniature, fine-art paintings flitting from bush to bush and flower to flower. They are magnificent creatures, and they are threatened. Their fiercest enemies happen to be human beings, who are rapidly destroying meadows and the milkweed plants that Monarchs must have to survive. One of my biggest … [Read more...]
Pearl Mini Feeders
I had been filling a small tray with meal worms as my resident pair of bluebirds had several new mouths to feed. They knew the drill. When I approached the tray, it was meal worm time. Unfortunately, a robin also knew what I was up to and swooped down and quickly gobbled up all the worms. I ordered a Pearl Mini Feeder which arrived in two days. I have had domed feeders before with mixed … [Read more...]
Stripers on the Move
The striped bass of Buggs Island Lake are now on the move up the Dan and Staunton rivers where they will spawn. The Staunton, in particular, is a great spot to intercept and catch nice fish to 15 pounds and more. Walleye are also available in the same spots. Some huge blue catfish are now biting at Buggs Island. These fish can exceed 100 pounds. Crappie throughout Virginia have largely … [Read more...]
Hey! Back me Up Here!
Sportsmen face many obstacles in their outdoor careers. Driving a Jeep down a muddy, rut-filled logging road deep in a grouse covert comes to mind. But that’s not the most difficult challenge. Stepping squarely on a hornet’s nest while creeping in on a spring gobbler is no walk in the park, but worse can happen. An outdoors type might even find himself or herself between a mother bear and her cubs … [Read more...]
A Little Gem of a Salad
We were having a tossed salad to go with Grilled Shrimp “On the Barbie” as Outback would say. I originally was going to put the shrimp on the salad, but changed my mind. And instead of making a big bowl of salad, I decided to make individual bowls – one for me (a Papa Bear-sized salad) and one for Nancy (a Mama Bear portion). So, I made an ordinary salad except I used Little Gem Mini-Romaine … [Read more...]
My Catbirds are Back
I wondered when they would show up – my Catbirds, that is. Usually, about the time the snowbirds leave (and they did a week ago), the Catbirds arrive. I shouldn’t have worried. While I was sitting on the patio this week enjoying a cocktail, a catbird flew to a limb above me then flitted down to a chair not 6 feet away. This was obviously a returnee who remembered that I often distribute meal worms … [Read more...]
Signs of Our Times
Food and Friends at Lewisburg, WV
Should your travels take you through Lewisburg, WV (at the intersection of Rt. 219 and I-64) and if you’re hungry, you are in luck. The friendly little town is full of great restaurants and at the top of the list is Food and Friends at 878 Washington St. (Main St.). The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and an imposing menu. We ate there for lunch, and I was torn what to order. I ended up with … [Read more...]
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