Pity the chia seed. For so long this nutritional powerhouse was relegated to late-night television commercials hawking sprouting cat-shaped clay planters. That is, until recently.… Continue reading
Another bear story! 1979-1980 In my “other life” ( BB - Before Bob) I had an old Green LTD that ran me up and… Continue reading
If you love eating any dish that includes melted cheese, today would be an especially good day to indulge yourself; September 3 is National Welsh… Continue reading
Nikiski, Alaska Boulderpoint 1985 I was helping my friend Lonna with a Democratic or Republican rally at the Lamplight Bar. I have never been… Continue reading
North Nikiski, Turnbull Residence AUGUST 2014 John and Nikki live on the top of a hill that over looks a beautiful lake. They live… Continue reading
If you read the front inside flap of 2004’s “Star Palate: Celebrity Cookbook for a Cure,” you will discover that cookbook author, Tami Agassi, “was… Continue reading
The Ricks Ranch 1999, North Nikiski, Alaska “I’m going up to see if the blueberries are ripe. Be right back,” I told Bob. I… Continue reading
We had a wonderful time this weekend celebrating two birthdays. Great granddaughter Cecile lives in Washington and is visiting here, and her cousin Natalie, who… Continue reading
Even folks who say that can’t make pie, especially a two-crust pie, can achieve success with “All Butter Crust Fresh Blueberry Pie.” Well-chilled butter makes… Continue reading
If you’re into gardening, your yard is probably burgeoning with fresh herbs. And, if you don’t garden, supermarkets make fresh herbs available pre-cut and packaged,… Continue reading
1970’s August. Cooper Landing, Alaska My husband at the time, Richard and I were going on a leisurely trip to Anchorage to do some… Continue reading
I’ve used the same basic batter recipe for making cobblers for years. It has never failed me and adapts well to a wide variety of… Continue reading
Kenai and North Kenai, Alaska, now known as Nikiski. 1967 to 2014 I am sure you have read enough about Kenai River Dip Netting and… Continue reading
Native to Jamaica, “jerk” is a way of cooking in which meat, typically chicken or pork, is dry-rubbed or marinated in a wet mixture comprised… Continue reading
Salmon in Alaska 2014 Catfish in Northern Colorado 1950’S. I see people lined up at the mouth of the Kenai River and the frenzied fisherman… Continue reading
If you’ve bitten into a peach or nectarine lately, you already know this year’s crop is exceptionally delicious and flavorful. With supplies good and prices… Continue reading
If you’ve been caught up in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil since it began earlier last month, you are not alone. However, in… Continue reading
In my neck of the woods, it’s no secret who the good cooks are. Luckily, they are generous, too, frequently sharing the best of their… Continue reading
This article was sent to me several years ago by my cousin Jim Nelson in Kansas. If you have the slightest interest in history or… Continue reading
If you’ve ever been to the either the Dekalb Farmers Market or the Buford Highway Farmers Market, in the Atlanta area, you already know that… Continue reading
