Barbeque Time Or, Bar-Beck-Q
Warmer weather. Longer days. Afternoon thunderstorm cool-downs. The roar of daytime crickets and cicadas. Kids doing Slip ‘N Slide hijinks. The family dog barking its fool head off. Ah, summertime [...]
The Saucy Saucier
When we think of sauces and gravies, we often think of hearty comfort food of the colder seasons. Thanksgiving gravy, Indian Pudding, soups, and liquids to warm the body, mind, [...]
End of Summer Celebration
Midwesterners call it a hootenanny (or hoot), New Englanders call it a clambake, and Lousianians call it a shrimp boil. We’re calling it a block party – without closing off [...]
Summertime Eats
There’s a funny meme going ‘round that depicts a mom pouring tequila with the caption WHEN YOU REALIZE THE KIDS WILL BE HOME ALL DAY, EVERY DAY FOR THE SUMMER. [...]
Summer Barbarians
We use it every day: language. We use it without thinking much about it once acquired. But if you pause for a moment and look into it, it’s fascinating. Take [...]
