Some years ago I started taking a solo trip between Christmas and New Year’s Day to visit geographically inconvenient friends. I make 3-4 stops in a circuit, so that the next stop is on the way from the last one. On my second or third time to do it, I named it the Precious Hearts … Read more
I don’t have any resolutions for the new year, other than try hard to remember not to worry about things I can’t control. I wish you the best in your endeavors, in 2025 and always. I’ll be back with more actual content the week of January 6. God be with you.
I still have a fairly robust identity as a restaurant reviewer from the time I spent doing that at Rocket City Mom and We Are Huntsville. I did so from time to time at BoWilliams.com as well, but what got the most traction there were my hot wings reviews. However, the most recent review there … Read more
A can of soup is a good occasional play for me. There’s a reliable sodium hit, but the calorie count tends to be reasonable, and there are many more appealing options out there than when I was a child. This Chunky Nashville hot chicken soup intrigued me when a Kelce first pitched it to me … Read more
For me, the gold standard for hot potato chips is the old Golden Flake Hot variety. They were warm enough to be interesting, and surprisingly sweet (indeed, they had a ton of sugar in them). I associate them with Cub Scouts at the old Golden Springs Community Center, or maybe a snack stash for when … Read more
Fresh, home-grown habaneros have a marvelous, fruity fire about them that enhances all kinds of dishes. A few days ago I got the idea for habanero meatballs and started working out what I would put in them. (I was determined not to modify an existing recipe. I wanted to go on completely on my own.) … Read more
I was beginning to feel targeted. I’ve lost several favorite restaurants over the past few years (and by favorite, I mean places I generally ate no less often than biweekly). So I was delighted earlier this year to discover Fusion BBQ in Lincoln Mill on Meridian Street in Huntsville. With an undeniable foodie’s menu, reasonable … Read more