Gig Time #165, (Jimmie Vaughan, 6 Strings Down)
Jimmie Vaughan, born March 20, 1951, in Dallas, Texas, is a renowned blues-rock guitarist and singer long based in Austin. As the older brother of Stevie Ray Vaughan and a…
Gig Time #164, (Green Acres)
The theme song for the classic CBS sitcom Green Acres (1965–1971) was written by composer Vic Mizzy, the same talent behind the iconic Addams Family theme. Performed as a lively…
Japanese Maple
We have this Japanese Maple at the side of the house. It turns bright red in November each year. Here’s a short video I took looking out the upstairs laundry…
Banana Muffins
I had enough old bananas left for 2 more loaves of banana bread but thought I’d try muffins instead. I got 24 total, 3 different sizes. They all turned out…
Chicken & Potatoes
Reheat some Costco chicken, throw in a cubed baked potatoe and roast for a while. While that’s warming up make some “Instant Mashed Potatoes” to go with it, because you’re…
Local Sights!
Just thought you’d like to see a couple photos from around town. I hear that this parking lot in front of the Government Wharf might get a facelift soon.
Sukiyaki Pan
Wow! I’ve never seen one of these in all the years I’ve been using cast iron. A popular item in Asia! See the Video here or on YouTube. Try making…
Hiking Food!
Wish me luck guys, I’m going in! I’m thinking that this might work with a canteen cup meal of rice or sliced and fried to go on buns? Maybe some…
Mallards are back
The mallards are back in town, exactly where I would expect to see them. So are the buffleheads, but they like to hang further out in the bay so pictures…
Chicken Fried Rice
Done in a large cast iron skillet of course. Rehydrate your vegetables, heat up your chicken and scramble and egg. Get out the supplies you’ll want to use. Soy Sauce,…
Grilled Cheese & Noodles
When you want a little more than normal. Cook up some “Dollar Store Noodles” and throw them in a skillet. Get out your jar of “Cheese Powder” and sprinkle a…
Twin Gables Motel
I’ve been told that the municipality is trying to force the current owners to do something with it. It’s a big chunk of land, could be really nice with the…
Pumpkin Graveyard
This is the local “Pumpkin Graveyard” located beside the Maple Mountain Trails Entrance on Osbourne Bay Rd. in North Cowichan, BC. Some time between 2 PM on November 2nd, and…
Blueberry Banana Bread
Just add a bunch of blueberries to your favourite banana bread and enjoy. Works great when you just want to grab something to eat in the car on your way…