Annie hosts an annual spring gathering to celebrate the tulips in her garden: flowers, friends, and food. This year, among other things, she served tiny cheddar “biscuits” made with bits of savory bacon. Not bragging, not even particularly proud, but bacon hasn’t been on the marketing list for months. Annie’s cheesy bacon bites satisfied a craving … Continue reading
Category Archives: Beverages
Sangria for Fall
October 31st and it’s advent aren’t just for kids. In fact two years ago tonight I bundled up to canvas homes close to us to determine which empty nesters were offering the best treats. Our neighborhood was at the ebb of transition, but we clung to tradition in memory of nights when little princesses and … Continue reading
White Summer Sangria
We’ve been trying to support wineries that produce organic whites, specifically Chardonnays. The organic wine display at Whole Foods seems to have expanded over the last year or so and the folks who staff the wine section are optimistic about a trend towards more and better, but sometimes we miss, giving us the opportunity to … Continue reading