Jan and I took the boys to East Rock in New Haven today. For March in Connecticut, the weather was a balmy 55 degrees or warmer. The boys really got into the who “adventure” as we took many of the foot trails along the way back down from the top. It was amazing how far [...]

Wow, I never imagined I’d wax poetic about cookware. But here it is. I love cooking with these black behemoths of Kitchen-world! Maybe it’s just me, but everything seems to cook better in them. Sautéed baby spinach, stir-fried vegetables, eggs, any kind of meat, and even grilled cheese sandwiches on the cast-iron griddle are a favorite with the boys.