Things I Have Learned About Dining Alone
Tonight I dined at a restaurant called Frenchie’s in Coral Gables, Florida. And these are the things I realized I have learned about eating in
The Bad Seed: A Christmas Tradition
When I asked my mom what she wanted to eat for Christmas dinner, she suggested hot dogs. I doubt she seriously thought I would take
A 91st Birthday and Salsa with Strangers
My mom Betty turned 91 on December 16th. She looks great and is doing great, too, except for her little broken wing (arm). We had
Goodbye to a Golf Friend
I hadn’t spoken to Sally in years, and there were only a few years during which I had the privilege of being around her. Pre-Katrina,
I’m Tired!
https://youtu.be/Uai7M4RpoLU Okay, so I’m not tired for the same reason Madeline Kahn was tired in Blazing Saddles (1974) which by the way is one of
Setting the Table
I decided to add a new section to my front page called, “Setting the Table.” Part of the pleasure of preparing good food is serving
My Jamaican Rottie
The last time I was in Ocho Rios, I found this wonderful little art gallery and crafts shop downtown. The building was an old courthouse
Date Night and a Pork Chop
Friday night was a perfect night for a slow dinner in a nice restaurant. After a typically hectic week, my nerves finally began to calm
Weekend Update
For a restaurant dish to be truly successful, it has to be the SAME every time. But at home, which in my case is definitely
‘Tis the Season for Ghosts and Goblins
Like everyone else in New Orleans, I love Halloween. It’s a great excuse to watch scary movies all night, cook cozy comfort food and dress