Category Archives: Hungry Passport

In Praise of the Sides

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Carol

I hate turkey. There. I’ve said it. Does this make me a Thanksgiving Grinch? When I was a kid my family only ate turkey on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and we ate it at a relative’s house. I was never impressed … Continue reading →

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The Southern Parfait

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Carol

  First, an announcement, which really does lead into this blog entry, I promise! This past year I dredged up memories of my favorite Southern cocktail, the Coke-and-peanuts combo that I enjoyed during my growing up years in Tennessee, and … Continue reading →

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When You Just Can’t Bear to Throw It Away…

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Carol

Lately life has gotten way-out-of-hand busy. I won’t go into the particulars, but I did slow down long enough to consider a jar in the fridge door this afternoon. It had held green olives preserved in lemon olive oil. They … Continue reading →

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Grape Leaves: Once More From the Waste-Not-Want-Not Department

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Carol

While doing some trimming today we accidentally brought down a branch from the grape vine in our backyard arbor. I’ve been waiting for our modest vine to become a vast and verdant shade for several years now–if not exactly in … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Just About the Honey

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Carol

The honey bees have come home to roost. Again. This is the fifth time in the past few years that they’ve taken up residence here at Chez Penn-Romine. Our lavender, sage and rosemary blossoms are quite a hit with them. … Continue reading →

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