Apple Pickin’ Time
I think late September through early-to-mid-October is my favorite time of year. The days alternate between soft and crisp. The soft ones are overcast, maybe foggy or rainy, and temperate. Crisp days are bright and hard, with vivid blue skies and sharply colored leaves that turn luminescent on the soft days. On the first official […]
The Ever-Moving Diner
Years ago, my husband took me to brunch at a particular diner in downtown because he thought I would like the name. Let’s just say it was because I was writing my werewolf books at the time. The diner moved to Wolf Street here in the city. I never made it to that location, but […]
My Current Relationship…With Food
Since I retired from my corporate Day Job, my relationship with food has changed, especially when it comes to lunch. Lunch was frequently provided at work. Or I brown-bagged it. Or I ran out to grab something to eat at my desk. There were several places nearby that accommodated that strategy. I knew many of […]
General Ramble and a Recipe
As you may know, I’m taking a hiatus from social media. This blog (and my newsletter–see link above) are the best way to stay abreast with what’s happening with me. And there is plenty happening. I’ve re-released my Service for Sanctuary shift books: Betrayed by Moon Beware of the Moon Besieged by the Moon Right […]
My Favorite Tupperware of All Time
Over the years, especially the early years of setting up my own household, I’ve purchased a lot of Tupperware. I still use several pieces. Several more are in my basement, and I periodically wish they were still in my kitchen cupboards because they would be handy to have. Hands down, my absolute favorite Tupperware piece […]
How To Cook A Turkey (Without Really Trying)
Until COVID closed America in 2020, I had cooked exactly one turkey in my life. My mom had broken her elbow and my brother (still living at home at the time) was having friends over for a turkey dinner. He’d gotten the turkey as a Christmas bonus from his employer. So I took a day […]
An Oregano By Any Other Name…
For years, I thought oregano was oregano. An co-worker once told me oregano was for pizza, not sauce. That was the extent of my knowledge. A few years ago, I went to the Regional (i.e. Farmer’s) Market, looking for herbs to grow myself. I overheard a woman asking for Greek Oregano, as opposed to the […]
Ingredient Lists vs. Appliances & Gadgets
I like to cook. Well, maybe enjoy reading recipes would be a better description of one of my favorite pastimes. When I was single, I played with complicated dishes. Before TV Stevie and I first got married, he told me he did not expect me to have dinner on the table every night. He’s kept […]
Adventures at Arby’s
My mom likes Arby’s. After my dad passed a couple of years ago, I started hitting the Arby’s drive-thru and taking lunch to her once a week. The visit to Arby’s is smooth, but sometimes odd things happen as I am leaving. I had been waiting for my electrician to get back to me. I […]
Mushrooms Are In
Several months ago, I read an article in the NY Times stating that mushroom-themed décor was in again. YAY! That means my kitchen backsplash is now trendy! I was really worried about my dated kitchen.(Not.) And that enamel cookware my parents bought me back in the 70s? I can start using it again! Yes, the […]