Apparently I'm the last to find out that lemon balm (and the whole mint family) is an aggressive grower that shouldn't be planted with other things. So in addition to replanting it, I have the opportu...

Small joys: I ordered the Hendricks Gin teacup martini glasses and they're adorable, ridiculous, and actually clever: the porcelain keeps your martini cold longer, and the handle gives you somewhere t...

Apparently I began a Yamibuy shopping spree last week after about 20 hours of water fasting, and proceeded to lose my mind. I don't remember adding some of these to my cart. I must have blacked out. M...

Lunchtime roast pheasant adventures. Game birds are my favorite. I was supposed to cook this yesterday, but by evening I was feeling pretty awful. Accompanied by braised brussels sprouts and shiitake...

We moved in later winter this year, and I took only the briefest glance at the trees in front at the time. While I did see the little buds on the tree, I had no idea it'd bloom into such a breathtakin...

Now that we're moved in (but still unpacking), it's a Brew Weekend! Best way to stock up on beer is to make it myself. Yesterday I started 5 gallons of a black IPA, and today is 6 gallons of oatmeal s...

Psst. Pssssssst. It's that time again: our most Tuesday of Tuesdays. We've ordered our king cakes from a New Orleans bakery as usual, and decked out the house. A lovely breakfast of Eggs Sardou starte...

I spent a few years living in Japan, and one of the many magical places you could eat was Pepper Lunch. There's nothing quite like going into the little restaurant, paying for your options in yen at a...

Home Inspector: Looks like there's something left up here in the attic... A coffee tin? opens up Huh, it's wedding cake.

Me and real estate agent: OH MY GOD snatches tin from his hands

We found...