This is an impressive dish for a dinner party with friends or game day fare. Marinate chicken overnight in the refrigerator then grill the chicken the day of the event. For a dinner party serve the chicken skewers with black … Continue reading
It’s starting to feel like Doc and I live in the woods with Goldilocks and the 3 bears but in this story it’s Doc, the three snakes, and me. About 3 weeks ago “Papa” snake shed his skin on our … Continue reading
Every year when I go to Jamaica I try to make it home with a bottle of Jamaican vanilla. This year I purchased two 16-ounce bottles but didn’t make it home with either one! For some reason I never consider … Continue reading
In 1978 a woman named L. H. Wiggins of Greensboro N.C. shared a recipe for Hummingbird Cake with Southern living magazine. It was published under the heading, “Making the Best of Bananas.” To this day, Hummingbird Cake is the most … Continue reading
In our house Easter activities started weeks in advance of Easter day. In anticipation of the grand Easter egg hunt where eight McCartt grandchildren would compete, my children would hide plastic eggs from each other and practice for weeks in … Continue reading
Several weeks ago our woods had two unlikely visitors. A male and female red tailed hawk. It caused quite a stir in our 5 acres of woods. All the squirrels disappeared for days. The cause? The hawks were dining on … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day is almost here! If you are planning a romantic dinner for two at home this year, try this recipe for salmon. It has a delicate citrus flavor with just a little heat from the jalapeno. If you have never … Continue reading
My daughter Lindsey and I recently had the pleasure of eating brunch with our friends James and Maritza Wilson in Marin County, CA. They live on a key in the Bay above San Francisco. The landscape reminds me of Watauga … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed how people get in a tizzy when company is coming over? All of a sudden the house has to be clean and the yard mowed. I’m guilty too. You’d think someone was going to conduct a … Continue reading
When we drove into the church parking lot we noticed that everyone on the front two rows was backed in. Doc laughed and said, “I thought people liked being here, looks like they want a quick escape!” After church he … Continue reading
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