October 31, 2015

Kitchen Tool Upgrades and Additions

I was on the hunt for a few things.  I purchased an All Clad tri-ply skillet (12") with lid from Metro  Kitchen.  It was on sales, but still pricey.  I don't have a skillet this size...

October 31, 2015

October 26, 2015

Knife Therapy and Lipstick on a Pig

My knives were in some serious need of sharpening. Unfortunately, my waterstones were in need of flattening, and you cannot have sharp knives without flat stones. I've been resistant to investing any more in my sharpening stones by adding to my collection a flattening stone.  I have a DMT extra...

October 24, 2015

Copperhead Encounters

We are firmly in my favorite time of year.  Unfortunately, within the last two weeks there have been two copperhead encounters.  One had sidled near us while we were on what I lovingly call our 'redneck' porch, the apron in front of our garage, enjoying a lovely evening.  The sun had...