Category Archives: Food & Eats

How ’bout them apples?

Another trip to Huber’s big farm in Indiana.  This time we went to pick apples, right from the tree.  We rode the tractor-pulled trailer out into the orchard, where the trees were just loaded with apples.  I was amazed at … Continue reading

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I have more than I can ask for

CVH had to take a quick trip out of town this weekend. I went to pick her up at the airport, and when I hoisted her bag into the car I remarked that it didn’t seem anywhere that heavy when … Continue reading

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A Fairs of State

Today was our annual pilgrimage to the Kentucky State Fair, and, as usual, I had more fun than I thought that I would.  We started, as always, at the Kentucky Proud agricultural tent, where we had a hand-dipped corn dog … Continue reading

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A Good Old Fashioned Fourth of July

Let’s see: Attended neighborhood 4th of July festival – check Lit sparklers with grandchild in the driveway – check Grilled hot dogs – check Ate watermelon in the backyard with dog – check Watched first stage of the Tour de … Continue reading

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The Fat Lady Sings Tonight

This morning we made a trip to the farmer’s market on Bardstown; it was crowded and I don’t know why. This early in the season there isn’t anything more than there was last month, mostly frozen meats, potatoes, cold season … Continue reading

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First Harvest!

Well, it was just some lettuce and scallions for a side salad tonight, but still… It is pollen week here in Louisville.  The air is nearly toxic outside.  You don’t breathe more than necessary and your nose still hurts.  The … Continue reading

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Literally, Rabbit Food

I bought and planted five little lettuce plants.  So far, the big plastic owl and the aluminum pie plates seem to be doing the trick of keeping the critters away; we shall see. Add to garden tab: $1.92. So far … Continue reading

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The First Day of Spring

The first day according to the calendar on the wall, anyway.  Partly sunny and in the 60s, not bad, but it will be at least another couple of weeks before it look really springy here, although our daffodils are in … Continue reading

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It’s Tiller Time!

Today, finally, the last of the snow melted away.  The sun came out, and it was about sixty degrees.  Time to till the garden.  Thank God for tool rental.  The gasoline tiller does in less than an hour what it … Continue reading

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Restaurant-hopping on Beale Street

Super Bowl Sunday, and we’re back in downtown Memphis. We head down to Beale Street to see if anything’s open and if we can watch the football game there. First stop was the Blues City Cafe on the corner of … Continue reading

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