Sangria – Part Two

A Modification
Last weekend one my devoted readers (Eric) made good use of that Sangria recipe I posted. Guess that’s why he requested I post the recipe in the first place – to give it a go.
And give it a go he did, and I was there as a taste tester. All I have to say [...]

Recent Happenings,…

Nothing Special
Since last week lots of cooking and hiking has been going on. With camera in one hand, a spatula in the other, or in the case of hiking, hiking boots on the feet – I’ve been cooking, hiking and picture taking my way out of boredom.
Last week at Dale’s and Glenda place we utilized  [...]

Town and Country

English Style
Alluding back to what I said above, one thing I will miss about England is the close proximity of Town and Country. At least the way it is up here in the northern part of the country. Last week my day off coincided with a late dry winter’s day, a rare event; That is [...]

Blackened Chicken Paella

It was the Henkell Trocken Doing the Cooking
A non-descript afternoon last week saw me visiting Dale and Glenda for a little Henkell Trocken drinking and outdoor cooking pleasure. On the menu: For Starters; Herring and sautéed onions & tomatoes, with steamed mussels. Moving on to Blackened Chicken Paella. The “Blackening” was mostly due to the Henkell [...]

Friday’s Brunch & Dinner Menu

A Mid Day Feast with Karl and Christine
Finally worked out the menu for Friday’s lunch menu, then did the shopping, and started cooking. If I ever do live the dream and run a B&B restaurant and Pub, the niche is going to be: Have it My Way! That is a set menu that changes with [...]

Champagnism & Oktoberfest Religion

It’s the Beer Talking 
In my last post I mentioned the founding father of two new religions: Dale. The religions: Champagnism & Oktoberfest Religion. Champagnism came to be after Dale and his bride had a house warming party where the bubbly was free flowing. This is as much as I know about this movement. That’s good [...]

F-Troop

De-mobilization has Started
While enjoying a Sunday morning coffee with Terrie (An original member of the A-Team), we were chatting about Tom’s recent departure and thought of a belated going away gift for him. Actually this will make a good farewell gift for all members of F-Troop. The gift idea is an original cast poster of [...]

Sangria

A Request
It’s been a while since I made Sangria, and as summer is still a wee bit away – especially for England – it may be a while before my hairy little fingers make some. And that’s my excuse for not having any pictures.
Sangria, no pictures, what’s all this about? Well, my buddy Eric asked [...]

Farewell Lunch for Tom

Eggplant Parmigiana – One of Tom’s Favorites
Yesterday was my best Brooklyn Buddy’s last day in England. Today he is off to start a new life in Colorado. Luckily, not at the Super Max Prison in Florence.
After Tom and his wife (Helen) accomplished a few last minute relocation chores, I collected them after they returned their [...]

Colon Blow Breakfast

Shredded Wheat is for Wimps! 
Though I’m only a few years away from the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) mailing list, why wait until then to receive information about the joys of being regular. Besides, being over fifty is the wrong time to realize that in order to have healthy poop – your colon needs [...]