“Thanksgiving dinner takes 18 hours to prepare. It is consumed in 12 minutes. Halftime takes 12 minutes. This is not a coincidence.” – Erma Bombeck I spent a lot of time this past summer reading. Because of the considerable amount of rain, my gardening took a back seat. I happened to read ... Read More
Cooking at 43° North: Gone fishin’
“Sharing the fun of fishing turns strangers into friends in a few hours.” – Eugenie Clark When most people think about October, they think about the leaves changing color and cooler temperatures. But did you know that October is National Seafood Month? For anyone who enjoys seafood, it’s ... Read More
Cooking at 43° North: Reaping the benefits of summer
“The weather just went from 90 to 55 like it saw a state trooper.” – Unknown I may be showing my age, but I remember The Brothers Four singing “Try to Remember” on television years ago. Whether it was on “The Ed Sullivan Show” or “Hootenanny” I can’t recall. It’s a lovely folk song that always ... Read More
Lunch With Friends
February 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Join old and new friends at Lunch with Friends at the Orrs Island Schoolhouse. You are welcome to come pick up a lunch to take home, or sit and eat with others, depending on your comfort level. Come for good food and good company. All are welcome. See you there! ... Read More
Cooking At 43° North: Leftovers for dinner
“Don’t know why / There’s no sun up in the sky / Stormy weather.” – “Stormy Weather,” by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler I have been humming that song for the past six or seven weeks off and on. The humidity is off the charts. My garden is overgrown and the buds on my flowers are begging for ... Read More