Already, external events cloud the year’s outlook for summer travel big time, and the year is not even half over. My crystal ball is not hi-def, and I’m not about to make any dramatic prognostications. But a few developments appear to be extremely likely — and likely to hit your travel plans. COVID. “COVID is…
Install a Tin Ceiling
Designers call a ceiling the “fifth wall” that can attract attention in a room. And a tin ceiling with pressed panels in an intricate pattern definitely does the trick of transforming any ordinary room to one with personality. The panels also do wonders to conceal a hodgepodge of repair patches in an old ceiling. You’ll…
Select the Perfect Wallpaper
The wall covering you choose can make a room appear bigger, warmer and brighter (or vice versa) and even hide imperfect elements. So it makes sense to spend a little time consider the best option for your walls and for your house. Take a cue from color. Color can set the mood in a room….
Thinking of Renovating an Old House? You’ll Need a Good Checklist
Not too long ago, I was driving to get an estimate to install a new muffler on my truck. It was just after sunrise and a large sewer project forced me to detour across a street I’d never been on before. As luck would have it, I happened upon an old Victorian house that had…
Try Your Hand at Classic Poutine. You Won’t Be Disappointed!
Poutine — fries covered in a rich brown gravy and topped with cheese curds — is a French-Canadian dish that originated in Quebec. The dish was created as a delicious way to use up excess cheese curds, which have a short window of freshness. This version of the dish starts with homemade french fries. The…
You Don’t Need Meat to Make a Tasty Wrap
Tossing the smoked tofu in cornstarch then pan-frying makes it super crispy. Drizzle with hot honey or your favorite hot sauce to spice it up a little. Crispy Smoked Tofu & Coleslaw Wraps Serves 4 Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil, divided 1 1/2…
When You Taste This Dish, You’ll Know Spring Has Sprung
I get tired of making pasta with red sauce or creamy sauces. That’s why I developed this quick recipe, with a plethora of fresh herbs and just-harvested spring vegetables, to mark the arrival of the new season. No tomatoes, no cream here. Simply lots of sweet, crunchy sugar snap peas, slender asparagus, bright green peas…
Ukrainian Borscht Is Comfort in a Bowl
Given the times we are living in, I want to share one of my most treasured cold-weather recipes with you. Preparing this helps me to send prayers to those Ukrainians who are suffering so much. It may not be as good as serving it to them, but it helps me to feel closer to them…
These Paddy’s Day Potatoes Should Be Part of Your Celebration
There are countless variations on this classic Irish potato-and-cabbage combination. Ours is made with steamed red potatoes, sautéed cabbage, and just a touch of butter. Red Potato Colcannon Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Serves 4 1 pound small red potatoes, scrubbed and cut in half 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup onion, thinly…
2 Ways to the Crispiest Tofu
Have you ever had agedashi at a Japanese restaurant? I can’t get enough of this dish. Tofu pieces are quickly sautéed in hot oil until each side is golden brown and crisp. Presented on a simple rectangular platter, the agedashi is accompanied by a sweet sauce of dashi, mirin, and soy sauce broth. No matter…
-
Recent Posts
-
Archives
- May 2025
- April 2025
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- September 2013
- July 2013
- March 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- December 1
-
Meta