What a Difference a Stand Mixer Makes — Buttermilk Biscuits
Papa’s Stand Mixer I have always been a whisk and wooden spoon baker, but after 30 years of rheumatoid arthritis, my elbow and shoulder joints have been damaged, and I can no longer make pie crust, bread dough, or — the worst, according to my granddaughter...
Sunday Breakfast and the Importance of Ritual
Sunday Breakfast It is Sunday morning, and I’m just finishing my version of a Full English Breakfast, which today consists of boiled then sauteed shitake mushrooms, sliced tomato, sliced new potatoes, chopped bok choi, a fried fresh egg, and two slices of...Unexpected News and Points of Light
Unexpected News In late February, while visiting friends and family in Santa Cruz, I received a phone call from my dermatologist. Before I drove north, he had removed a mole from my breast and sent the tissue for testing. The diagnosis, he now informed me, was...
Of Plants and Puzzles and Walks in the Rain
An Early Start Good morning! I’m writing at 7:00 a.m. today after checking in with my online writing group and taking Kismet out for the first of our walks of the day. Shafts of yellow light creep through my Venetian blinds, urging me to wake up and experience...
Setting Goals for 2024
Setting New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 I’ve always been cautious about making New Year’s Resolutions. Laying out some things we want to accomplish, improve, or enjoy can be a positive experience. However, we may feel disappointed in ourselves if we...
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