Tommy Want a Cracker…Recipe
The art of baking has risen to new heights (har, har) thanks to the idle hands and stir-crazy minds of the homebound during this global pandemic. And in the process, flour now rivals the...
No Man (or Dog) is an Island
I wake up early these days, even earlier than past habits would insist, around 4 am. The world is dark, but not the mind. My thoughts tend to ricochet in my head like the...
Buddy’s Little Sleepover
I have served at the pleasure of each and every one of my Bulldogs: Maggie, Gracie, Buddy and Boz. I am neither proud of nor bothered by this role; it's just the way it...
Vegan and Dairy-Free: A Tale of Two Chocolate Mousses
Happy Valentines Day, my little snookie-wookies, lamby-kins, and kitten-cakes! If overly-sweet pet names aren't your thing, let's head to the kitchen and temper the love-fest with a balanced approach to the day's favorite confection:...
Moles, Holes, and Flower Bulbs
As a child, I watched a cartoon where a beatnik cat named Jinx would spend his days chasing two irascible rodents, Pixie and Dixie, while spouting "I hate meeces to pieces!" And much like...
Favorite Fruit Trees: Apples, Pluots and Pears, Oh My!
One of my biggest joys is growing fruit trees. Their roots nurture my roots; their growth heartens my growth; and their bounty is shared bounty. They are part of me and part of the...
Buddy and Tom: The Movie
Me and bulldogs, what can I say. I've always loved the breed, even as a toddler. My mother shares stories of me sitting for hours with the neighbor's bulldog Sister, playing, piling, and tugging...
Peach Upside-Down Cake: Potluck Perfect
If Vashon ever fancied a name-change, I would suggest Potluck Island, for we are a friendly folk who mark the march of time and life through communal sharing, dining, and covered dishes. We pride...
NWSAM: Buddy’s Hands-on Experience
Buddy, my bulldog is a lot of things: my top dog, my moment-to-moment muse, my unwitting comic, and my cherished companion; but lately Mr. Buddy has assumed a new role, that of a model,...
Snapdragon Bakery: Easing Into Saturday
Buddy's knows which side his croissant is buttered...
