Cheers to a Wine Tasting Party!
Let’s mix up the dinner party format with a friendly competition… host a wine tasting competition! Full disclosure… it’s a fair amount of planning and work, but the end result…
Hamburger Inn aka Hamburger Heaven
Hamburger Inn is the hamburger experience you’ve been dreaming about: a perfectly cooked fried onion burger in a charming diner that has been serving it up since the 1930s. Follow…
White Hair Journey
The last time I colored my hair was February 20, 2020, the week before Covid shut down the world. Little did I know I was starting my white hair journey.…
What Makes a Good Guest?
Your host works hard to make sure you enjoy your visit; make sure your host enjoys by doing things like keeping your room tidy, cleaning up after yourself, offering to help in the kitchen, showing appreciation for the agenda and giving input when asked. Thank your host after you leave.
Pollo Guisado: Yummy flavorful chicken
Pollo Guisado chicken stew has origins claimed by various locales, including Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico, and El Salvador. It seems to vary according to the country claiming…
The Measure of Friendship: Chris and Vicky and a Home-Cooked Meal
Is there anything better than having someone cook for you and invite you in? I found the measure of friendship in a home-cooked meal. The year my father died, I…
Ideas to Make Your Overnight Guests Comfortable
There are many things you can do, including little touches, that will make your overnight guests feel welcomed and comfortable in your home.
Got Covid? Maybe try Paxlovid
After 3 years of avoiding Covid, I finally got hit this February. As I got sicker, my doctor agreed I was a good candidate for Paxlovid, one of the Covid…
Fire Up Your Cast Iron Skillet for the Best. Steak. Ever.
In the great steak debate, I’m siding with the cast iron skillet contingency. Up until a few years ago, I would have always said I preferred a grilled steak. Over…