The first day here in Oaxaca is always a little slow. I’ve been beaten up by the airlines, the altitude change is more than 5000 ft, and there’s the necessary trips for supplies (beer.) Leading to not doing much. A brief afternoon …
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19 years and counting — in Winthrop
Last weekend J and I spend a few days “away” in Winthrop WA. It was a nice chance to relax and spend some down time with each other. Friday afternoon was hot and dry when we left Seattle. The long route …
Read MoreSpiced Pecans
These make a great holiday hostess gift. If you can get them out of the house. Ingredients 2 tbs maple syrup 1 tbs Worchestershire sauce 2 tsp ancho cile powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1⁄2 tsp salt 1⁄2 tsp black pepper 2 cups pecan …
Read MoreMoroccan Chili
Highlights Vegetarian/Vegan 40 mins prep and cook Feeds 4 — 6 Easily doubled for a crowd Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 c. chopped onion 3⁄4 c. chopped celery 1⁄2 c. chopped carrots 1 tsp. minced garlic 2 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. …
Read MoreHam and Egg Fried Rice
Highlights Remember to make rice the day before 30 mins prep and cook Feeds 4 You can mess around with the sauce Ingredients 4 cups cold cooked rice 1 1⁄2 tbs canola oil 1 1⁄2 cups chopped onion 1 tbs minced garlic 1 cup thinly …
Read MoreAnother Day, Another Website goes Alpha.
Coming down in the world, now back in alpha… Blackdog and Magpie is currently undergoing heavy renovations. A few bits and pieces still work, but most of it is thoroughly tossed up and over. We are Jim (blackdog) and Lara (magpie) Harriger. …
Read MoreStill Raining (damn it)
Yup, it’s still raining. Three bloody weeks of the drizzle falling down my neck. I took advantage of a half hour break last weekend and went for a little ramble about the place. Here are some pics. The redbud is finally blooming …
Read MoreAnd away he goes…
The bear is on the road. The Turbo Giraffe prepped and waiting in the sunshine. The man himself, suiting up. Everything is good to go. And away he goes…
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