On a farm in
Northern Colorado,
1937-1955 As far back as I can remember, I recall my Mother lugging a big basket of wet clothes… Continue reading
With the arrival of the cold-and-cough season, you may be thinking about cooking up a big batch of chicken soup as a cure for what… Continue reading
On the farm
in Northern Colorado, 1944 I was looking at our laminated wood floors this morning and thinking that I have it so easy… Continue reading
As much as I love a juicy beef burger, I’ve become a little obsessed with creating veggie burgers that step in and satisfy without any… Continue reading
I am a Football Mom. A New York City Football Mom, so Football Moms from, say, Texas or California might smirk at me a little.… Continue reading
What to do on a busy weeknight when you poke your head into the fridge and discover a variety of souvenirs left over from previous… Continue reading
When I first moved to Chicago from North Carolina, I was amazed at the variety of sausages. There were polish sausages, bratwurst, bockwurst, Italian; sweet… Continue reading
Eating healthy doesn’t mean there isn’t room for occasional treats like Chinese takeout or a drive-thru for our favorite one-of-a-kind cheeseburger. As long as we… Continue reading
Here’s a scrumptious treat for Halloween. It happens to be too delicate to give away to the trick-or-treaters, but it’s just right for y-o-u and… Continue reading
There are some major misconceptions about brunch, like that it’s just an excuse for people to drink mimosas and bloody marys before noon. And, well,… Continue reading
North Nikiski For the last two weeks we have been seeing a 2-year-old black bear in our yard or in a neighbor’s yard. He does… Continue reading
A farm in Northern Colorado 1937-1955 Dad always had an explanation for everything, whether it was long or short, right or funny. He could find… Continue reading
Author’s note: Suggestions by Susan Jordan Fall chores on the farm, where my two brothers, two sisters and I grew up, was a busy time… Continue reading
North Nikiski, 1986-87 A recap of the stinky fish barrel story: Bob and J.T. tried to blow it up — it just blew trees, limbs,… Continue reading
Who doesn’t love an egg roll? For generations it’s been Chinese cuisine’s No. 1 hit in America. And why not? They’re ubiquitous, they’re fried, they’re… Continue reading
Most seasons have a signature cocktail. We drink fresh and fruity in the summer, brown and brooding in the winter. But what do we drink… Continue reading
If you are a meat geek, then you have read about the reverse sear, which has gained popularity in the grilling and barbecue world in… Continue reading
North Nikiski, 1986 First, an update to all the readers that want to know if we are done with the “renovation of the bathroom project”:… Continue reading
At the cabins, May 1986 “Peeuuyouh! Uggh! WHAT is that smell? I smell that every once in a while. WHAT IS IT?” I asked Bob… Continue reading
The harvest moon marks the end of the growing season as the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox which marks the start of fall. This… Continue reading