small town me

I had a lot of fun making the mermaid's tail for the book store's April window. (Celebrating Hans Christian Andersen, whose birthday...

There was a time when I swore I'd never make pizza again. I could probably find that post here in my archives but it's not necessary...

This isn’t even the full parade.  Where’s meow food, they lament.  And they were probably already fed an hour ago. 

Sometimes I am just silly and play with my food.

The boys had to go without food overnight as their sister was restricted due to a pending dentistry. Although she doesn't really e...

Harry and Leo being orange, they often remind me and Handy of a cartoon character we remember from the 70s, Top Cat. So we call them both To...

This was a fun Christmas gift from Ernest's girlfriend. Harry liked it too.

Frank is really couragous in the kitchen, often trying new things. A couple weeks ago he made sushi. It was delicious. He said it was ...

My teacher is a delight, and so supportive, but it still feels like this. It always sounds better at home.

Frank took this stunning photo of Francine aka Fifi. Hmmm. Frank. Francine. Is it any wonder he’s her favorite person?

I make this thing I just call "Pasta Bowl" with pasta, sausage, garlic, tomatoes, Parmesan, and whatever veg I find handy, all t...

...yes!

...will they use it?

Merry Christmas! The orangesicle boys were holding to a steady one ornament a day, but then they tapered off and its been a few days witho...

I've always wanted to get a turducken. So expensive though. Not this year. We are going to do something different, though. Frank h...

One of the orangesicle cats actually took my black pants out of the laundry basket and slept on them. Not the yellow towel which would have ...

I love the fractals of the romanesco! Its orange companion was called cheddar. You can make a delicious colorful gratin with these. Se...

Happy Gotcha Day to Harry and Leo! ❤️ you babies!

I’m feeling unwell today. The queen of worst case scenarios says e coli but logical brain says not. We’ll see what tomorrow brings. December...

It's after TG. It's allowed now! Found this on a rare WalMart visit. $6.92! Such an odd amount. This shirt too! I chann...