• Clouds: Eye Candy Post Hurricane Irene

    I realize this isn’t a “food” post, but no worries – that’ll come a little later today. Thought I’d share this photo of some crazy looking post-Irene clouds that I took the other morning. They looked painted, with brushstrokes and all…almost in a “Starry Night” kinda way. Beautiful.

  • Roasted Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Peppers and Onions

    Roasted potatoes, butternut squash, peppers and onions are a great, tasty and simple side dish! Last week we had a wonderful assortment of goodies in the CSA bag, including a beautiful butternut squash, a small container of assorted potatoes, and a purple sweet pepper. Looking for something to accompany pork…

  • Vote! Vote! Vote! (For me, please.)

    Let’s just cut to the chase, shall we? M-kay? This blog…yes…this one right here, has been nominated for two awards. And like most online blog awards, there’s no winning without votes. Lots of votes. I need your votes! The first is a hyper-local award for Most Valuable Blogger with CBS…

  • I Love Brewer’s Alley For Their Pizza And Beer.

    There are certain restaurants considered to be staples in a town like Frederick. Privately owned, with a local devoted following, they are never empty. Ever. Brewer’s Alley is one of those restaurants; I’ve written about it once or twice here. And for me, when you go to Brewer’s, you go…

  • Chicken Noodle Casserole

    Chicken noodle casserole is a comforting throwback meal that’s easy to make and perfect to feed a crowd. There’s just something about old classics! I love ’em. Meatloaf, roast chicken, mashed potatoes … the list could go on and on. Call me strange, but dining hall food in college (which happens,…

  • Salted Sage & Pepper Butter

    I love a good roast chicken, especially when the skin gets good and brown – you guys know that. One of the best tricks for getting a deliciously crispy skin on bird is to make sure you use some sort of fat to help. And a really hot oven. Which…