The first (and only) time I visited Commander’s Palace, in New Orleans’ Garden District, it was for Sunday Jazz Brunch on the occasion of a friend’s 40th birthday. I’d flown down from New York for a whirlwind weekend of celebration, having packed my “sophisticated” New York clothes. As soon as I walked into the dining room,…
That Time Of Year Again (Seed Starting!)
My husband and I had our coffee on the front porch this morning. Rocking in rocking chairs, we plotted what we wanted to get accomplished this weekend (for once, he is taking the weekend off from work). Why is this special? Because the last few weeks have been marked by icy weather, and here’s what…
Making Haggis From Scratch
If you’ve even heard of the Scottish delicacy called Haggis, you are probably grossed out by the description. I think people enjoy describing it in the most off-putting words possible, just to scare others, and maybe make themselves seem cool and adventurous for trying it. To be honest, it’s no more exotic than any other…
Moments In Nature
I’ve been remiss in updating this site. No more time now than at any recent time, but I’ll share this amazing video in the meantime.