With a deluge of rain over the last few days mixed in with some warmth from the sun (finally) we are getting some real flowers blooming here. Of course the daffodils and tulips and early things like that have come and gone but now others are getting in on the action. Our lilacs have been [...]
What a day. I picked up my travelling companion just after eight this morning and we hit the road off to check out our new tractor and shake some hands to seal the deal. I probably haven’t driven a tractor in 16 years or so but as soon as I hopped into the seat it [...]
I love nothing better than a nice fresh french stick when we have pasta. In fact I have a fancy pan for baking these loaves. Unfortunately my talent with this type of bread is severely lacking which believe you me is a constant source of shame. Last night while Corrie made a delicious pasta topped [...]
Dangerboy2: Return of the Green Monster (the original). Grandma and Grandpa Caputo’s place is covered in a beautiful climbing ivy. In the fall the leaves turn a lovely shade of red and really makes the house stand out. The downside is it grows like a bad weed and for the last few years now it’s [...]
Well no, it’s not a Drake’s but it would seem the baking bug has infected my dear wife. Not only has she jumped in and started doing the bread some weeks for me but today I was treated to some delicious coffee crumble muffins. Sprinkled with brown sugar, cinnamon and crushed pecans I ate mine [...]
