Well, the Kansas Jayhawks won their first-round game in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament today, which means I’m one game closer to having a clean kitchen. Here’s the thing: I don’t have cable television, so I’ll be listening to at least some of the games. Listening to basketball requires a certain level of concentration or [...]
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Privileged weekend of food, nature
March 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Food preparation, General
I like to cook, but I also like to be cooked for. And this past weekend’s trip to Cheyenne Bottoms provided an inordinate amount of the latter. It also provided, for non-Kansans (and probably for some Kansans, too), stereotype-affirming and -shattering views of the landscape. Some background on the venue: Cheyenne Bottoms is a wildlife [...]
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Add your 2 cents as anniversary nears
March 12th, 2008 · 2 Comments · General
In a couple of weeks, I’ll mark the first anniversary of Foodperson.com, which seems like an appropriate time for a little evaluation. Here are some things I’ve wondered about from your perspective: What do you like and dislike about the page’s appearance? Type too big? too small? Too many/not enough pictures? Would you like the [...]
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Spring is on the tree tips
March 1st, 2008 · 2 Comments · General, local food
On my walk yesterday afternoon I spotted a couple of signs that food may again grow in these climes. Small leaves and buds on a quince bush. Buds begin to emerge (above) on cherry tree branch (below). It’s not much, but it’s a start. Those signs, plus today’s amazing warmth give me hope that this [...]
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Not all experiments yield positive results, but recovery is possible
February 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments · General
I haven’t been in much of a cooking mood lately. (I’m blaming the weather.) So when I was the store on Sunday, I decided to pick up a couple of things I don’t ordinarily buy in hopes of being inspired. One of them was Beeler’s ground pork. After I got it home, I realized I [...]
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Don’t try this with guests—unless you don’t want them to return
February 20th, 2008 · 5 Comments · General
Good evening, and welcome to Fun with Leftovers. Tonight we’ve taken a selection of leftovers, combined them and created, yes, more leftovers. It’s kind of like the so-called Amish Friendship Muffins. You know what I’m talking about: Somebody gives you a cup of batter and instructions, and the cup of batter turns into the muffin-batter [...]
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