Food
Hot Stove Society Food Photography Class
23 January 2016 by Steven One of Seattle's preeminent restaurateurs, Tom Douglas, has a program of classes and seminars that he runs out of a kitchen classroom in… Read More
Food
Sunday morning Eggs Benedict in 15
Sometimes you have an idea for breakfast the night before that just must be made. Getting up my typical 2 hours before Steven does, gave me plenty of… Read More
Food
Hawaiian Vanilla Company
In Kevin’s article about making our Thanksgiving Cranberry Compote he mentioned our vanilla extract. This gave me the idea to write a quick note about it as well.As… Read More
Food
Pinot Noir Cranberry Compote
I was looking for something new this Thanksgiving to add to the several condiments on the table. Typically, we have the ‘standard’ homemade cranberry sauce. Some years it… Read More
London
The Journey Home
The Journey Home By Steven 25 August 2015 This day has finally come. Sadly, it’s time to head home. We’ve certainly enjoyed our travels, seeing old… Read More
England
London – Our Last Day in the UK
24 August 2015 By Steven – I was the last to get out of bed this morning. By the time I was downstairs, the day was well under way. I… Read More
England
Edinburgh to London – Travel Day
23 August 2015by KevinWe’re nearing the end of our vacation and are a little exhausted, a little ready for the next and last leg, a little fearing getting… Read More
QM2/Scotland
Scotland – Day 2 in Edinburgh
22 August, 2015 by Steven - After a busy day the day before and knowing that we will be having another long day, we decided to take our… Read More
QM2/Scotland
Scotland – Day 1 in Edinburgh
21 August 2015 by Kevin Friday, we woke to partly cloudy and humid day. Roving showers tested our ability to plan our wardrobes for the day. In the… Read More
QM2/Scotland
Scotland – Elgin to Edinburgh
by Kevin (mostly, with some additions from Steven) August 20, 2015 If you are still following us, you’re probably saying, ‘Hey, didn’t I just see these guys at… Read More
QM2/Scotland
Scotland – Fawlty Towers
Tuesday - Thursday, August 18-20Kevin alluded in our last post about to the interesting time we had at out hotel in Elgin, Mansion House Hotel & Country Club.… Read More
QM2/Scotland
Scotland – Whisky Tour
By Steven August 19, 2015 A wee dram of whisky by my keyboard is a perfect way to get in the mood to write this next installment. “Why?”… Read More