Although you’ll find classics like Oatmeal Cookies, Nana’s Molasses Cookies and Russian Tea Cakes in Jonathan Bender’s “Cookies & Beer: Bake, Pair, Enjoy,” this newly… Continue reading
Thanksgiving math actually isn’t all that hard. You just need to use a few basic equations. For example, to estimate the amount of wine you’ll… Continue reading
At the Cabins North Nikiski, Alaska 1986-87 Former attempts at getting the stinky barrel out of the yard ended in failed missions. Plan #5… Continue reading
“With winter stars, it’s like you’re an archaeologist on holiday, who happens to uncover beautiful spiced almonds beneath a meringue-like layer of royal icing. These… Continue reading
North Nikiski, Alaska 1986-87 around Bob’s bon fire In last week’s article, plans 1 and 2 did not work after they poured the big… Continue reading
In a cabin, 1986-87 North Nikiski, Alaska We spent many, many hours around Bob’s bonfires. Once in a while we would catch a smell of… Continue reading
I’m a year-round fan of the color orange, but never more so then now, when vividly-colored pumpkins are in season. In the weeks before Halloween,… Continue reading
In their natural form, cranberries are quite healthy, full of vitamin C and fiber and packing just 4 grams of sugar per cup. In fact,… Continue reading
Now popular in the United States, the Day of the Dead holiday, which originated in Mexico, is celebrated from October 31 through November 2, and… Continue reading
1986 To 2015 North Nikiski, Alaska Bob built a big fire ring on the second level going down to the lake. Our cabin sat above… Continue reading
According to the experts, Halloween ranks first in candy purchasing, followed closely by sales of candy at Easter. After that, the next two biggest candy… Continue reading
North Nikiski 1986-1990 When we rented the log cabin, all we could see was the back of the cabin and a path to the… Continue reading
When did Brussels sprouts go from healthy food our moms couldn’t get us to choke down to trendy gastropub fare? Answer — the instant someone… Continue reading
A one-bedroom log cabin North Nikiski I had rescued a teeny, tiny little gray-black kitty from the alley behind the old Rig Bar in… Continue reading
In Italian cuisine, Fegato alla Veneziana, or Venetian Calf’s Liver and Onions, is a popular way to enjoy liver. Served with creamy buttered polenta, it’s… Continue reading
School, kids, work... It’s always something. Whatever the culprit, we are all busy. And on those crazy-busy days, dinner can sneak up on me, and… Continue reading
Upon opening the just released “100 Recipes: The Absolute Best Ways to Make the True Essentials,” by the editors at America’s Test Kitchen, you’ll come… Continue reading
Log cabin in North Nikiski, 1985 In 1985 Bob and I rented and moved into a little one bedroom log cabin that was badly… Continue reading
Alaskan Mutt MuffinsThis makes a small batch-double or triple if you like. I give these out at Christmastime, clearly marked for doggies or kitties.1 1/2… Continue reading
