Happy Independence Day, my friends!  May all of you be surrounded by family and friends, and consume good eats. Enjoy the fireworks and stay safe!

My visit to Boothbay Harbor, Maine has been a good one.  Although the weather has been cold and rainy, this area has brought me friendly faces and serenity. I thought …

There’s something about the ocean that keeps me in deep thought.  The ocean is such a calming salve to me and when I look out, I see poetry and serenity. …

For years, I had wanted a meat grinding attachment for my mixer, and I finally got one back in January.  I wanted to grind my own meats, make my own …