Month: December 2024

The Best Appetizers of 2024 (and 2023)

The Best Appetizers of 2024 (and 2023)

As the calendar rolls over from one year to the next, New Year’s Eve is a chance to celebrate. And what is a celebration without tasty and exciting foods? For me, New Year’s Eve means appetizers, and a wide variety at that. Here are my 

A Rewarding Experience – Shepherd’s Pie

A Rewarding Experience – Shepherd’s Pie

I must have been in first or second grade when I got honored for something I did. But for the life of me, I can’t tell you what it was. Maybe participation in a play? An award for something? I have no idea. All I 

Holiday Travel – Pickled Jalapeños

Holiday Travel – Pickled Jalapeños

I hate traveling on holiday weekends – Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving. Far too much hassle for far too little reward. The frustration of traffic or a crowded airport and airplane, with so little time at the destination, result in a cost far outweighing the