Monthly Archives: May 2010

The preparation for my great Mother’s Day meal began on Saturday when I accidentally bought a $51 ham. I drove to the nearest Whole Foods Market as instructed. This happened to be about 20 miles from my house. I wandered … Continue reading →

Not long after we were married, friends gave us their old microwave oven. It was a beast of a thing, almost large enough to cook a turkey. We kept it for years. I used to joke that it was the … Continue reading →

This one took me about half an hour. I even dragged brush out of the woods to complete the scene. I’m not sure how successful I was, but I had fun doing it.

Would Bearnaise sauce really taste any different if I left out the tarragon and didn’t add the pepper and shallots cooked in bourbon? Is there a chance on earth that I’ll pour the butter and water into the eggs in … Continue reading →

As a public service, I’ve tried every flavor of Pop-Tart in each of four ways: frozen, untoasted, lightly-toasted and almost burnt.  Here are my findings. Flavors I will buy Frosted Raspberry — best frozen Apple Strudel — surprisingly good no … Continue reading →