I grew up in the deep, deep South. Summers--and most of the year--were filled with thick, suffocatingly hot days and the nights were only marginally cooler, sometimes. I was a kid, I didn't notice. There was a pool to cool off in or a popsicle or ice cream to eat; and, there was fun to … Continue reading Summers, past & present
Living in Louisiana and Alabama, I could always find a decent pimento cheese in any grocery store, big or small. When I made my way to Rhode Island, then all the way across the country to Seattle, it was just about impossible to find. Most people, I'm pretty sure, don't really have the slightest idea what it … Continue reading Little bit of cheesy southern love
Wow, it's warm in Seattle this week! Now, this doesn't happen that often, and the Southerner in me laughs at the idea that this is hot but...it's 92 degrees and we DON'T HAVE AIR-CONDITIONING, only a couple of fans. Yes, it's not humid and the temperature will cool down late at night, allowing me to … Continue reading Hot day, cold drink
Summer in Seattle this year has been a little grayer and wetter than the last couple of years--still, on those blue sky-kind of days, it's one of the loveliest places to be. This week is starting cool and rainy and ending (supposedly) with heat and sun. So, I've planned our meals accordingly. Tonight, dinner will … Continue reading Good for your eyes & appetite
Skip and I celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary last week in Big Sky, Montana. I was there for work and he joined me mid-week to celebrate our anniversary with a visit to Yellowstone and a delicious dinner at the Rainbow Ranch Lodge. This was my first trip to Montana and to Yellowstone; it was warm, … Continue reading Love & Cocktails
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