Oyster Bits
Deep Fried Oyster Bits, Served with rice on the side! I recently went down to the beach and grabbed some oysters while I was looking for crabs. Oysters come in…
Christmas Parade
Crofton, BC, Canada, had a Christmas Parade! The event was sponsored by the Crofton Community Centre & Warmland Church! There were, hotdogs, popcorn, hot chocolate and a really good turnout,…
Gig Time #166, (Tom Jones, Daughter of Darkness)
Sir Tom Jones (born Thomas John Woodward on June 7, 1940, in Pontypridd, Wales) is a legendary Welsh singer celebrated for his powerful baritone voice, charismatic stage presence, and enduring…
Beach Crabbing
I promised myself that when I moved out to the coast I was going to do the things I enjoy! This time, “Beach Crabbing” was on the menu. It was…
Cornbread Muffins
If you can’t make cornbread, then, what good are you? Here ya go! I use sour cream in the recipe, it really makes a difference! Put a few kernals of…
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…