by Neal Dionne | Dec 15, 2016 | Story
What smells better than bacon and coffee? Don’t rush me; I’m thinking! Taking a slow deep breath can do a lot more than just fill your lungs with oxygen. It can also fill your mind with memories of simple things like smelling your mom’s cookies baking. The other...
by Neal Dionne | Dec 9, 2016 | Music & Books, Story
Nearly 30 years ago, I wrote and recorded a piece called “The First Big Snow.” Somehow, it became one of those stories that my listeners would call and request Every year when the threat of a heavy snow first appeared in the forecast. Now that Thanksgiving is behind...
by Neal Dionne | Dec 6, 2016 | Breakfast, Fall / Winter, Food & Recipes, Story, Summer
Truth be told, I have one absolute favorite breakfast. I look for it on every menu I can get my hands on. If the restaurant serves it, that’s what I get. Nothing beats a perfectly poached egg and that luxurious sauce. My weakness is Eggs Benedict. Unfortunately,...
by Neal Dionne | Nov 20, 2016 | Fall / Winter, Food & Recipes
In a skillet cook carrot, celery and onion in butter until tender but not brown. Stir in sage, salt, cinnamon and ¼ tsp pepper. In a large mixing bowl combine bread cubes, apples, walnuts & finally cooked vegetables. Drizzle with enough chicken broth to moisten...
by Neal Dionne | Nov 1, 2016 | Story
On the last day of August, I wrote a piece called “The Change.” It was about the approach of Labor Day Weekend and how our seasons were evolving. Much has happened here in the last 60 days. We packed up and moved again. This time is the LAST time. Our...
by Neal Dionne | Sep 25, 2016 | Story
So many of you have messaged or emailed to ask that question. It is very nice to know that you cared enough to reach out to us. Our building project is progressing very well. It will be quite an adjustment getting used to living in a cottage. As most couples...
by Neal Dionne | Sep 23, 2016 | Fall / Winter, Food & Recipes
This is one of the greatest comfort food dishes of all time. Just typing this makes me happy. As is often the case, I had a fabulous meal in a restaurant and couldn’t wait to get home to try to recreate it. Jeanie and I were vacationing in Aspen Colorado. We had...
by Neal Dionne | Sep 21, 2016 | Fall / Winter, Food & Recipes, Summer
The smell of vinegar simmering in the kitchen can be overpowering for some, but the aroma transported me back to my youth. A time when many people had backyard gardens and faithfully put up a cupboard full of summer fruits and vegetables. I suppose this in homage to...
by Neal Dionne | Sep 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Here we are. Early September. Within a week or so, our area’s magnificent sweet corn will reach the end of the road. You can see the end of the field. I wish the season were longer, or forever for that matter, but it is-what it is. One must make hay when...
by Neal Dionne | Sep 11, 2016 | Fall / Winter, Food & Recipes, Summer, Uncategorized
Yes, with the season coming to an end, I am binging on corn. I froze some, I canned some, pickled some and made chowder with some. We are meat eaters around here, but this soup is wonderful without it. This is also a great way to handle your neighbor. You know, the...
