Why not Alabama?

Why not Alabama?

We rolled into the border crossing in Detroit this past January, towing our 5th wheel trailer, stopped and handed over our passports to the Agent. He glanced at the trailer, then us – “Heading to Florida are you” he asked as he scanned the passports. “No,...
Gas or Diesel: How to Decide

Gas or Diesel: How to Decide

Why do I love diesel? I blame my father. In 1970 I was twelve years old, sitting home during March break. The phone rang and my dad asked me, “do you want to go to Florida?” Of course I did. “Well pack a bag and I’ll be home in 20 minutes to get you.” In 1970 my dad...
Valentine’s Day French Onion Soup

Valentine’s Day French Onion Soup

Deliciously simple: simply delicious. My late wife Kathy requested French Onion Soup for Valentine’s Day for more than 40 years. It was what I made for her the first date we had. Why mess with a good thing? The soup can be made in a variety of ways. My favourite...
Christmas Cheer in a Cookie

Christmas Cheer in a Cookie

A box of handwritten recipes is just one of the beautiful gifts my sweet late wife left me. In the very front of the recipe box is this recipe for chewy ginger molasses cookies, a family favourite—especially during the holidays. It seems appropriate to bake these for...