The Woman by the Water
Bob and I are standing with our arms around each other’s waist, watching the morning sunlight flit across Mallet Pond. We walked a few miles to get here this morning. That’s the only way a person can get in to this section of the state land. It is one of the most beautiful places in […]
The Complete Guide to a Perfect Hollandaise
Taken from Long Way on a Little: An earth lover’s companion for enjoying meat, pinching pennies and living deliciously. I think the single most important sauce to commit to one’s memory is the hollandaise. It is the perfect accompaniment for Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, poached eggs, hash, steak, chicken, fish and of course, right now, those […]
If I’d Only Known.
Saoirse and I are standing on a curb in front of a Starbucks in Albany amidst a sea of suits and cell phones. It doesn’t take long for me to find Steve, who we are waiting for. Steve Hoare owns Black Dome Press, a small, local, independent publishing house that focuses on books of […]
Lemon-Honey Crème Brûlée
So many chickens and so many eggs! Our fridge is overflowing with the labors from all the happy hens. Plus, the cows are out on grass, so the cream is extra yellow. Seems like a good time to celebrate with a fantastic dessert…. SERVES 6 (if you are feeling generous. And with this dessert, […]
The Responsiveness Badge
Facebook has a new “responsiveness badge.” The other business owners in my entrepreneurship night class are talking about it. To earn it, page admins must respond to 90% of messages within fifteen minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days per week. I snort at the irony. We are in this class because we are independent […]
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