As Saint Patrick’s Day approaches, I wax nostalgic again…. I’ve written before about my Irish heritage–that being from my paternal Grandfather, and I’ve spoken of my Catholic School education. What I haven’t mentioned is that I got more exposure to my Irish heritage at school than at home. Because nuns are from Ireland. All of them. Seriously. […]
In preparation for Saint Patrick’s Day, here is last year’s post….Look for a new one, with all new Irish recipes next week. “May you always walk in sunshine. May you never want for more. May Irish angels rest their wings right beside your door” I’ve done a lot of talking about my Southern heritage, and a […]
Show of hands—who loves cheese? If you didn’t raise your hand, you should probably quit reading, because the three recipes I am offering today do nothing, if not provide in-your-face cheesiness. How could you not love cheese? Your loyalties are now in question…. If you did raise your hand, you are my friend, and I love […]
If you try to go anywhere near a Long John Silvers on Friday during Lent, you will experience considerable difficulty. Let’s, just for a moment, pretend that eating LJS won’t immediately send your arteries into a state of shock. I mean for real….When I walk in there, I immediately feel a thin coating of vaporized […]
With the white tail hunting season finally closed in Texas, the boys back home on the weekends, and most of the meat back from the processor, attention turns now to other, more domestic fancies. Like what the heck do you do with the 400 pounds of game meat in your extra freezer. After all, the […]
As Valentine’s Day approaches, our thoughts turn to love—both romantic love, and the kind that requires red lace underwear. Love is simple, but it isn’t always easy. In any intimate relationship, there is the need for both romantic love, and the red lace underwear kind. The key to a successful relationship is in striking a […]
Have you ever looked at your dog while he’s eating and thought “how can he eat that same thing every day? Isn’t he put out with me for serving up the same kibble to him for the last 3 years?” It’s only a few weeks into the new year, and for many people, those New […]
I don’t care where you are from, your town probably had a local legend that was both feared and revered by local teens. Whether it was a local “witch”, sure to turn children into toads if they came onto her property, or some sort of half human/half animal creature roaming the night, there was a […]
In honor of National Peanut Butter Day, I am rerunning this post, as it has a really yummy Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie recipe…. Maple Glazed Bacon and Sausages serves 4 regular folks, or 2 hungry cowboys 6 slices thick cut bacon 4 oz smoked sausage link (beef, pork, or turkey) 4 breakfast sausage patties (spicy if you […]
Avocados are my favorite fruits. Now, if you are like most people, I know what you’re thinking: “Avocados aren’t fruit. They can’t be fruit. Fruit is sweet. They must be vegetables, mustn’t they?” Actually, no. And yes. You see, there are so many theories, opinions, and disciplines involved, that depending on whose viewpoint you are […]
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