Month: October 2012

Bushmills Honey-Orange Vinaigrette…and Bischoff Guitars

Bushmills Honey-Orange Vinaigrette…and Bischoff Guitars

  Time for a little celebration. Last week was the unveiling of the collaboration between Justin Vernon of the band Bon Iver, Bushmills Whiskey, and Gordy Bischoff of Bischoff Guitars.  What collaboration?  Four acoustic-electric guitars made from…you guessed it…whiskey barrels! . We’ll get to the guitar 

Favorites October 2012

Favorites October 2012

. The zombies have arrived a week early, so I jolly well better get into the Halloween spirit if I’m to survive the invasion!  I now know to beware of anyone knocking at the door asking for fresh brains—it’s a sure clue that they are 

Rosemary Sage Pesto

Rosemary Sage Pesto

  Here are a few bubbles to lighten your day. . Recently we visited friends in Minnesota who work with a large CSA and they graciously bestowed upon us piles and PILES of fresh rosemary—I felt like I had won the lottery!   I know people in North Carolina 

Roasted Potatoes and Zucchini with Cinnamon

Roasted Potatoes and Zucchini with Cinnamon

  The title says it all, you don’t really need a recipe…but here I am writing anyway. This is about simplicity: quiet food that doesn’t take much thought or many ingredients but has a hint of unusual.  When I’m at home I often find myself 

Island Beef Stew

Island Beef Stew

  I love tangents, especially ones that involve geeking out. I spent last weekend with two of my sisters, indoors with the curtains drawn and snacks within easy reach as we ventured into a marathon of the watching Lord of the Rings trilogy (extended version