One Christmas, I sent a loved one a box of Italian Egg Biscuits, made from an old recipe that belonged to a long-departed friend of… Continue reading
North Nikiski 1989 to 2015 As I start this article I am “pondering” at the fact that the past 30 years have been the most delightful… Continue reading
When my brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Donna Conforti, gifted me with over ten pounds of heirloom Granny Smith and Idared apples, picked fresh from… Continue reading
If you’ve ever spent any winter time in France, you’ve undoubtedly indulged in what I consider the ultimate comfort food of the French — cassoulet.For… Continue reading
North NikiskiThe Cabins 1986-87 Re-cap of the Stinky Fish Barrel story: Bob and J.T. tried to blow it up — it just blew trees, limbs,… Continue reading
It’s holiday entertaining season, so we say bring on the fat and carbs!After all, navigating the minefield of office parties and in-laws and dinner parties… Continue reading
Although you’ll find classics like Oatmeal Cookies, Nana’s Molasses Cookies and Russian Tea Cakes in Jonathan Bender’s “Cookies & Beer: Bake, Pair, Enjoy,” this newly… Continue reading
Thanksgiving math actually isn’t all that hard. You just need to use a few basic equations. For example, to estimate the amount of wine you’ll… Continue reading
At the Cabins North Nikiski, Alaska 1986-87 Former attempts at getting the stinky barrel out of the yard ended in failed missions. Plan #5… Continue reading
“With winter stars, it’s like you’re an archaeologist on holiday, who happens to uncover beautiful spiced almonds beneath a meringue-like layer of royal icing. These… Continue reading
North Nikiski, Alaska 1986-87 around Bob’s bon fire In last week’s article, plans 1 and 2 did not work after they poured the big… Continue reading
In a cabin, 1986-87 North Nikiski, Alaska We spent many, many hours around Bob’s bonfires. Once in a while we would catch a smell of… Continue reading
I’m a year-round fan of the color orange, but never more so then now, when vividly-colored pumpkins are in season. In the weeks before Halloween,… Continue reading
In their natural form, cranberries are quite healthy, full of vitamin C and fiber and packing just 4 grams of sugar per cup. In fact,… Continue reading
Now popular in the United States, the Day of the Dead holiday, which originated in Mexico, is celebrated from October 31 through November 2, and… Continue reading
1986 To 2015 North Nikiski, Alaska Bob built a big fire ring on the second level going down to the lake. Our cabin sat above… Continue reading
According to the experts, Halloween ranks first in candy purchasing, followed closely by sales of candy at Easter. After that, the next two biggest candy… Continue reading
North Nikiski 1986-1990 When we rented the log cabin, all we could see was the back of the cabin and a path to the… Continue reading
When did Brussels sprouts go from healthy food our moms couldn’t get us to choke down to trendy gastropub fare? Answer — the instant someone… Continue reading
