Our department had another potluck today. I’d signed up to bring a salad, but didn’t have a clue of what I’d make until a coworker offered to bring pulled pork. Then it hit me: Carolina coleslaw. Some explanation is in order. We lived in Greensboro, North Carolina for seven years. During that time we got …
August 2017 archive
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Aug 22
Hound of the Woodinvilles
Woodinville, the town to the east of Bothell, is basset hound crazy. Every year they hold a Basset Bash to celebrate the breed. It was originally held the Saturday nearest April Fools’ Day, but the organizers thought better of it when that date was rainy and cold for several years. (A park redolent with the …
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Aug 19
Grilled Pizza and Gridiron
The Seattle Seahawks had a Friday night exhibition game, and it was my night to provide dinner. I had a hankering for pizza, but knew that every pizza joint in western Washington would be slammed. Therefore, I took matters into my own hands. I’ve grilled pizza several times before. It sounds more imposing than it …
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Aug 09
Cider
On a jaunt to Issaquah last weekend I noticed a farm store that sold cider pressed on the premises. Given that real apple cider is one of the things I miss the most about upstate New York, I pulled in on the way home. We were treated to a tasting of four different ciders. We …
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Aug 09
The Multipurpose Cucumber Salad
Cucumber salads are a regular feature at dinner here. I often make one to balance a heavier main dish. They require no heat, so you can make them when the temperature’s well over 90°. They can also help keep you hydrated on hot days, since cucumbers are mostly water. Cucumber salads are ubiquitous among cuisines, …
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Aug 03
Upper Deck Dinner
I’ve been doing much of the cooking lately, courtesy of Julian’s cataract surgeries. They went well, but his current eyeglass prescription has been rendered moot. Last night I grilled some chicken thighs, eggplant, and home-grown Padron peppers. Three of the peppers and 1/4 of the eggplant were left over. In addition, I had to whack …
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Aug 01
Keeping Cool
The Seattle area is under a heat warning for the next couple of days. Temperatures could reach 100° on Thursday and Friday. The heat wave even made The New York Times today. Most office buildings have air conditioning; however, homes are less likely to have central air. This includes our home, Casa Sammamish. We have …
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