Tag Archives: food

SoCS – Butter

Posted on March 6, 2021 by joey

When I think of butter, I think of this meme: Being out of butter is a crisis here. We tend to overbuy butter, just in case. If Moo’s going to bake cookies, the butter has to soften. Moo is amenable … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Musings | Tagged Bubba, food, Moo, SOCS | 54 Comments

It’s a Whole Thing

Posted on February 7, 2021 by joey

Years and years ago I picked up on my mother’s complaint that the “perlo” recipe was lost when my grandmother passed. My grandmother apparently made this dish a lot when my mother and her siblings were growing up. None of … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged food | 62 Comments

Pause

Posted on December 29, 2019 by joey

We have finished the leftovers from Christmas dinner. As part of it, I made Martha Stewart’s mac n cheese, which was suggested to me by Receptionist who DOES go on about it. I thought the recipe was a bit fussy … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged food, lifestyle | 62 Comments

I Believe in Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2019 by joey

Can you believe my girls are at swim practice on Christmas Eve morning? Can you believe The Mister’s at work? Can you believe I’m home? I am! I’ve been home a lot for four days and often by myself. Well, … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged food, lifestyle, Moo, The Mister | 45 Comments

The Craptastic Week that Was

Posted on November 9, 2019 by joey

That title is inspired by John Holton. I had a crap week. My family and my colleagues had a crap week, too. I haven’t had time to talk to other people to find out if their weeks were crap, because … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged cats, dog, food, gratitude, happiness, internet, lifestyle, nature, religion, Sassy, The Mister | 70 Comments

Pie Bookends

Posted on July 6, 2019 by joey

It is so cute how many people wished me a long, happy weekend. Thank you. However, we went to work Friday. (Four of us did. I saw no indication that Moo worked.) Our boss gave us the choice of July 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged food, lifestyle, Moo, Sassy, The Mister | 32 Comments

#ThursdayDoors — Blind Owl Brewery

Posted on July 4, 2019 by joey

Happy Independence Day! Woot! This is my very favorite holiday. We’re doin it weird. I’ve noticed we do it weird when it’s not connected to a weekend or vacation. I’ve been cookin all mornin and the fellas are smokin pork … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged Bubba, food, lifestyle, Moo, Sassy, The Mister, Thursday Doors | 32 Comments

A Tiny Tale of Tuesday

Posted on May 14, 2019 by joey

The Mister is cooking dinner, which gives me time to blog without ‘missing’ anything. Well, he’s frying bacon and his eggs, cause that is so time-consuming, while cooking scrambled eggs and toast takes all of five whoppin minutes. I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Musings | Tagged food, lifestyle, Moo, Sassy, The Mister | 55 Comments

I Could Never Be a Breck Girl

Posted on April 9, 2019 by joey

Oh that was such a Tuesday. Good mercy. This weather though! Windows open at night, warm sun on my face in the day! Ooher! Slept like a baby last night, 8 solid hours. Woke up tired. How tired? I drank … Continue reading →

Posted in Personally | Tagged food, lifestyle, The Mister | 58 Comments

SoCS – Fabulously Frittered Day

Posted on April 7, 2019 by joey

Typing quicky now, almost midnight, need some blogging in my day. We just finished the vanilla milkshakes I made. I’ve got dinner going. It’s toasty grilled cheese in the oven and tomato soup on the range. Everyone’s pretty hyped about … Continue reading →