Back at the beginning of December we had our good buddies, the Brownes, over for a relaxed evening of cheese, dessert, champagne and homemade hot cocoa. Really it was an excuse for me to start the holiday baking frenzy because let’s face it, I love this time of year probably 50% for the food. The…
Twas the night before Christmas…
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through our house…we’re lounging around full of lobster and watching ‘Love Actually’ One of my favorite Christmas traditions, Kara & I watch that movie every year on Christmas Eve. This year, we upped the ante and decided to indulge ourselves with Julia Child’s Lobster Thermidor, which involves me…
Thanksgiving #3
In case you haven’t noticed…the past 3 days have been a sorry excuse for us to use our new lens like mad and show you lots of pictures of food. So, here’s some more. The Last Thanksgiving. There was a potato casserole too, but it had the same topping. I guess I should have waited…
Thanksgiving #2…in Pictures
Today was Thanksgiving #2 More turkey, more taters, more family Seriously, that frozen salad…is a winner. I have no idea what’s in it, but I look forward to it every year. And tomorrow will be Thanksgiving #3!!! Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go raid the fridge for leftovers.
Today’s Thanksgiving Menu…in Pictures
Today was the first of our 3 Thanksgivings. This one with my Mom. Fortunately, Tucker is in town and Dad was able to make it home from work and join us. And now…. And for dessert……. And now the immediate plans consist of changing into pajamas and perhaps napping on the couch. I leave you…
The BEST Eggnog EVER
Homestead Creamery, a dairy creamery in Wirtz, VA sells milk by the glass bottle throughout the year at groceries like Earthfare and Whole Foods. This time of year, though, they sell the best Eggnog EVER! All of their milk comes from cows at two dairy farms local to Wirtz, VA, each owned by a creamery…
My Sister had a Baby…
Arabella Grace Clark was born on August 29, 2011. She weighed 6lbs 12oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. She, of course, decided to come 2 weeks early on the one day I was an 8 hour drive away for work. So I got to leave early in an attempt to get back to Knoxville…
Tales from the Top
Well, while I’m holed up at the house with some “head crud” as the doctor called it, I may as well get this blog done. Seasoned hikers know to prepare for varying weather conditions. It’s why we look silly when we roll out of the house dressed in layers and packing rain gear despite crystal…