For days now, my first thought in the morning has been that today is the day that I must pick up the dropped threads of my blog. After all...

  An AI generated image of America's first long table-- or so they would have us believe. Not much diversity or inclusivity1 Whoa! Did...

  Jamie and  his guitar I have always believed that much as it nourishes our bodies, good food nourishes our souls, especially if eaten wi...

  On our way to dinner It’s wonderful to have family and friends share the high points in your life, as we did Friday night celebrating Ja...

  Jacob Burton, Lexi Nader, Caroline Russell,  and Colin Russell Friends and family gathered at Joe T. Garcia’s late this afternoon to cel...

  Meet Chloe, the therapy dog Benji didn’t even know it was time to get up this morning, because it was so dark outside. Texas continues t...

  Have I mentioned I have a new Irene in Chicago Culinary Mystery coming out at the end of the month? Just joking, because I know I have. ...

  Tonight's supper I think I’m getting a handle on this soft food business—Jordan said tonight it’s good to see me hungry again, but I...

  Dover sole unintentional hash Tonight, Christian is in Coppell, with his dad who is not doing well after surgery, Jacob is off being a h...

This may be a repeat, but some time ago when I asked my primary care doctor if we needed to talk about my weight—in my happy wine-drinking...