Dispatches from a life slightly left of center.

A Saturday Picnic by the River and Some New Side Dishes

A Saturday Picnic by the River and Some New Side Dishes

We put together a simple picnic spread and spent the afternoon near the water.

Testing a New Barbecue Sauce This Week

Testing a New Barbecue Sauce This Week

I tried out a different approach for our usual summer grilling and picked up a few things along the way.

Sorting Through the Recipe Box This Week

Sorting Through the Recipe Box This Week

I went through my old recipe cards and tested out one new salad for lunch.

A Midweek Run for New Curtain Rods

A Midweek Run for New Curtain Rods

Stopped by the hardware store for a quick fix on the living room windows and ended up with a couple extras.

Testing a New Marinade Recipe This Week

Testing a New Marinade Recipe This Week

I spent some time working out a simple marinade for chicken and used it a couple nights this week.

A Midweek Pantry Clean and Some New Staples

A Midweek Pantry Clean and Some New Staples

Getting the kitchen organized and trying out a basic new dinner this week.

Restocking the Spice Cabinet This Week

Restocking the Spice Cabinet This Week

I finally made it over to the bulk store for some basics and tried a couple new blends at dinner.

A Midweek Bank Errand and Lunch Downtown

A Midweek Bank Errand and Lunch Downtown

I had to head to the bank for some work deposits and ended up trying a new spot for lunch while I was out.

Baking Zucchini Bread and Stocking the Freezer

Baking Zucchini Bread and Stocking the Freezer

I tried a new zucchini bread recipe midweek and got a few other things done around it.

A Midweek Run to the Post Office

A Midweek Run to the Post Office

Mailing off some client samples and taking care of a couple other small tasks while I was out.