Fall Spice:
Butternut Squash Soup
Uppie and I have a slight disagreement when it comes to soup, which she might like more than…
Scallops: Marine Bivalve Mollusks
Scallop is a common name that is primarily applied to any one of numerous species of saltwater clams…
Helianthus : Here Comes The Sunflowers
The common name “sunflower” typically refers to the popular annual species Helianthus annuus, whose round flower heads in…
Basil : Pesto Alla Genovese
In our house there are dishes, flavors, and even foods that are so closely defined with certain seasons,…
Eyes Wide Open: The Coffee Experience
Although it has fallen in and out of favor with us over the years, Uppie is generally a…
Norman : Squirrel Trouble
Norm Macdonald is a comedian who has made a living appearing to be far dumber than he really…
Plein Air : The Outdoor Shower
It took me quite some time to realize that having an outdoor shower was not a common thing…