Flying history: Buzzing around in the Boeing Stearman biplane
Flying over Sacramento in the yellow Stearman biplane. Me in my extra sexy leather helmet. And yes, I do have the goggles, …
It’s not everyday someone throws a fish at you: The Berryessa Gap Paella Cook-Off
Berryessa Gap Winery Paella Cook-off. It’s become a November tradition: Paella. More specifically, lots of paella and at the Berryessa Gap Winery Paella …
The world’s best salted caramel brownies
Smitten Kitchen’s fan-freaking-tastic salted caramel brownies Promise me. PROMISE me you will make these brownies. Today, if possible. They may be the …
Fall in the desert
A sunny afternoon at Arizona State University’s Downtown Campus. It’s a lie that all Phoenix folks tell new arrivals: “It cools off …
A moment in travel
Coming or going, I couldn’t tell you. But I noticed this family standing opposite the small crowd awaiting an airport tram at …
Note: “Tea bagger” is NOT the same as “tea party”
The class burst into guffaws, some students covering their mouths and giggling. Me, I hid behind lecture notes, instantly turning a lovely …
Velveting: The secret to restaurant quality Chinese chicken
Nut Tree Chicken Almond Plate leftovers. Original presentation includes properly molded rice, of course. Almonds, blanched and French fried. Water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, …
A grateful heart: A man who understands writing deadlines
So what if I found the actual 7-month old Little Debbie box in the laundry room? It doesn’t surprise you that we …
Things I’d rather do instead of “killing my darlings”
I was a word lumberjack all day, hacking and slashing and cutting down chapters of my dissertation to squeeze my carefully sculpted …
Project Green Thumbs Season 5, winter edition!
Look past that violet and behold, itty bitty beets! As with this Summer’s front-yard gardening adventure, I’ve tucked veggie/herb seeds in my …