Yankee Fruitcake

Yankee Fruitcake

Last week, I was driving home after completing some quick Christmas errands. It’s a good part of an hour from Augusta to my home and allows for plenty of time to think. I was thinking of all things I need to accomplish between now and December 25th. It always seems...
Thanksgiving Leftovers Express

Thanksgiving Leftovers Express

As I write this, Thanksgiving is not quite here and will be a day over when this is published. The first thing that came to mind this morning was of previous Thanksgiving dinners. Maybe I’m not unusual, but I prefer Thanksgiving dinner leftovers to the original feast....
Café de olla: Mexican Pot-brewed Coffee

Café de olla: Mexican Pot-brewed Coffee

It takes me time to adjust to the fall time change in New England. Gaining an hour should be something to get excited about, but waking up in the dark and having it dark by late afternoon is not exciting. There is getting used to the sun being in a different morning...
October is National Cheese Month

October is National Cheese Month

First published in The Franklin Journal My visitors have gone home to a more southern region. It was wonderful having family and friends visit and enjoy that which Maine has to offer by way of food and frolic. My recent guests arrived here after spending two weeks...