Shifting seasons and farewells

As I sit here in my little non airconditioned cottage, it seems a tad ridiculous to write about the onset of fall.  Judging from my cats (picture long, limp draft catchers or dead ants and you get the picture!) it must be upward of 36 degrees in my office.  My little...

Gazpacho, as promised…Sort of

So last week took cheffer up to Thirty Bench Wine Makers for the summer winemaker’s lunch.  A good time was had by all.  At least that’s what they told me.  I’ve learned over the years that when you go out and ask the diners, they always say it was...

Love is in the air.

I should be tackling the backlog of paperwork on my desk, but this evening finds me exhausted…but contentedly so.  It has been a week long celebration of love here at The Good Earth.  Maybe our garden of paradise is responsible for the rash of...

First date

Well I survived my “first date” with the new winery.  The big day came complete with all the primping, preening and butterflies that go along with such a potentially life changing moment. Today, we hosted our first event in the new winery premises —...

Some Cheesy Thoughts to Nibble Upon

It is a sunny and brisk Sunday afternoon, and after a morning full of gardening (for me), and window cleaning (for him) we sit exhausted on the couch. It is  almost  high noon,  and although we are both feeling peckish, we are not tooo hungry. What is a tired old chef...

Burger Time

I’m having a great weekend.  My oldest friend (day 1, grade 1) is back in town for 3 weeks. Brian Hamilton (pronounced ‘brianhamilton’ as though all one word) has been living and working in Seoul, South Korea for the better part of the last six...