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Dad's Work

Published by admin on Wed, 04/17/2019 - 3:34pm
 Things are still hopping at the candy shop this week with bunnies flying out the door. 
 I had someone stop in last week asking about a dish they wanted to try and was looking for a recipe. 
 It just so happens this particular food item was near and dear to my heart when I was growing up as a kid. 

Busy weekend

Published by admin on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 4:28pm
 ­With Easter approaching, bunny making at the shop is fast and furious. 
 This past weekend I was wrapped up in cooking for the Chamber of Commerce Crab Feed. With 600 pounds of Dungeness Crab and 220 pounds of pork ribs, I was a busy boy. 
 I look forward to cooking for this event, and my truest of friends Lisa Horzen and Jenni Rodriquez have done this with me on and off for years. We have developed a system for feeding everyone in about an hour. The FFA and 4-H students helped this year and did a great job.

Making time for family

Published by admin on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 12:28pm
 Last week I got the opportunity to go visit my two granddaughters. I headed to Millersburg, Ohio in the heart of Amish country. Emily and Kaylee are two wonderful little girls with some of the same interest as their grandfather. 
 We cooked together and had a few meals out. The girls were not quite as adventurous as grandpa when it came to trying food, but their ears perked up whenever I was explaining the how and why of food.  

Off on a visit

Published by admin on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 9:39pm
 This week I took a little trip east to visit my kids and grandkids. My daughter and son live in Ohio about 25 minutes from one another. 
 It has been quite a few years since I visited with my granddaughters and my son. Their mother’s family is from the area and I just so happen to be in the middle of the largest population of Amish people in the country outside of Pennsylvania.
 This is an amazing and beautiful place with a rich history. Holmes County, Ohio, was named after Andrew Holmes, an officer killed in the War of 1812.  

Fun weekend

Published by admin on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 2:56pm
 Sharon and I had the opportunity to go to the high school musical, and I have to say it was fantastic. 
 The talent that we have in this small community never ceases to impress me. The young girl who played the fairy godmother had an amazing voice and range in her singing. 
 I found my sourdough starter getting a little out of control, and I had to make something with it. I decided on a fun treat that I can share with a couple of friends. 

Leftover breakfast

Published by admin on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 4:25pm
 What a nice day on Sunday with the time change and a little sunshine, I was able to get out in the yard and get some cleaning done and pull out the inflatable hot tub for spring.  
 Early in the morning, around 8 a.m., Sharon stumbled in the living room and told me she was craving breakfast. She has this habit of seeing what other people eat and wants it for herself.  
 Last weekend she was out at Lazy Bear Ranch working for Tim and saw him eating home fries and talked about it all week and that is what she wanted.

A pretty nice weekend

Published by admin on Tue, 03/05/2019 - 4:14pm
 The weekend was a little chilly, but the sun really helped out.  I even got some work done in the yard.  
 Last week I made a New Orleans classic and the Mardi Gras favorite of king cake. I would like to thank everyone that reads my column each week. It is a real joy for me when people contact me about an article or recipe.  
 This week someone contacted me at the shop and asked if I would make one for her husband, a fellow Louisianan. I’m happy to do it.  

This is the season

Published by admin on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 4:09pm
 I don’t know about everyone else in the area but how many seasons does Idaho have in a week?  The weather has been crazy this past week, and Sharon was lucky enough to go visit her dad for his 80th birthday in Hawaii.  
 Spongebob (my dog) and I have had a nice time together. I haven’t really had the bug to cook a whole lot. I called my sister, who reminded me that it is Mardi Gras season back home in Louisiana and she was making gumbo this past weekend for the season.  

Valentine's Day

Published by admin on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:09pm
 So, you know I didn’t get away with the shrimp dinner the other night. I had to go all out for the weekend meal. A friend shared a recipe this week on Facebook, so I thought I would give it a try.  
 I headed to Ridley’s on Sunday and found some nice ribeyes and also the scallops I needed for the recipe as well.
 A few weeks ago, we tried out the “Hello Fresh meals” and they were good. I thought it may give Sharon a boost in her creativity and add some recipes to her repertoire.  

Being taught

Published by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 12:40pm
 Well, just when you thought spring was on the way. It was a good weekend, even with a little snow on the ground. Just like everyone else I was glad to break out the snowblower at least once this year. 
 After snowmaggedon a couple of years ago, we just sat back last year and wondered when we could use it again.  

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