
Birds building nests? Daffodils and Jonquils popping their pretty little heads above the ground? Forsythia in full bloom? No, not any of those – it is opening weekend of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) at the Yaarab Shrine on Ponce! On Saturday night the Atlanta Roller Girls opened it up with a elbow throwing, jaw bashing, death defying grudge match between The Apocalypstix and the Sake Tuyas. This bout-turned-to-rout ended in an utter blowout by the Apocalypstix, 149 to 57. The Sakes just never had a chance against the awesome blocking of the ‘lypstix and the incredible speed of veteran Jammer Demi Gore and the new-up-and-comer Tequila Slammer.…
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For Round Two of the cabbage onslaught I decided to do something quick and easy (yet tasty) and that I could bang together quickly as I have not yet got used to this crazy daylight savings time thing. It seems to get late before you know it. For this meal I prepped a Cabbage Slaw with Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette and quick seared some thick Pork Chops for a topper. The only thing in this meal that takes any time at all is…
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I have been on the road so much lately, I have not really been able to cook much. But now that I am home for spring break, I can make up for lost time. Good thing too, as when I went to pick up our weekly box from the CSA, I found 2 heads of cabbage mixed in amongst the harvested bounty. Of all the goodies that we received, why is the cabbage of note? Well, last week we also received two heads…
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Spring is here! Spring is here!
Tons of rain, its getting warmer, and spring break is just around the corner. On the way home from Auburn today, I swung by The Cook’s Warehouse in Decatur and picked up our weekly order, which was hugely awesome. In addition to the regular veggie box, I ordered a variety of meats, and all of the ingredients that we need for a great St. Patrick’s Day Irish meal.
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This past weekend Jennifer and I enjoyed our bi-monthly supper club with Raigan, Eric, Joy and Stev, with Margaret hosting. Margaret prepared a most-excellent Chef Paul Prudhomme beef bourguignon. Her support call went out for crusty bread, some sort of green salad thingy, and desert. Raigan prepared an awesome green salad with apples, walnuts, and a raspberry(?) vinaigrette. And just because she is a suck-up keener, she also made a jammy appetizer that was enjoyed with crackers. Joy made a chocolate chocolaty chocolate…