Bologna Helped Me See the Error of My Ways

I’d always thought of David Sedaris as, well, not that funny. That’s all changed.

Why Won’t My Milk Foam Up, Dammit?

I have an awesome milk provider.  Every weekend an Amish couple brings me raw milk, which would be illegal if it weren’t, um, for my pet; this stuff is a game-changer.  For the first time since 1985, I now sit down and have a glass of milk from time to time.  A straight-up glass of milk! (more…)

Pronounce That Scotch!

Angela bought me an 18-year-old scotch as a holiday gift.  It’s treasured.  Trouble is, I wasn’t sure how to pronounce its name, Aberlour.  The problem was immortalized in verse (sort of ) by a reader of Whisky Magazine’s forum: (more…)

Women Laughing Alone With Salad

Sometimes, the title says it all.  But wait – there’s more.  A lot more.

Thank you, kottke.org.

Steaks are High

The 2011 rib steak (l) and last year's model (r)

I’ve got a freezer containing of 3/8 of a massive steer.   (more…)