LATEST POSTS
-
Just a little bit spooky . . .
I was listening to a Halloween podcast the other day. It was series of stand-alone fictional stories intertwined with an overarching narrative about the trouble you get yourself into when you start summoning demons and bending to their will. Whenever I hear a story like that, I am always disappointed that someone would feel the
-
The Salt Marsh
There is a photo of me on the front page of our local newspaper when I was about 9 or 10 years old. I’m with three other kids and we are all standing on a patch of marsh grass, staring intently at the water, crab nets in hand. This photo was taken at the Elms
-
Cheese Balls and Cider
I like Food and Wine magazine. I like the fact that they have a recipe for virtually every occasion and that the majority of their recipes are an almost guaranteed success. That is, if you have access to all the ingredients and are capable of following all the instructions. Regardless, one of my favorite features
-
Crowsfoot
“Lloyd, why don’t you take Sara to get some crowsfoot for a centerpiece.” My mother said this in her school administrator voice, not her cheerful mom voice. My mother was a whirlwind of mixing bowls and table linens, preparing for her family to attend our annual pre-Christmas gathering. With visions of sparkly presents and over-frosted
-
Stuffed Ham
Unless you are from St. Mary’s County, you have probably never heard of stuffed ham. Stuffed ham is a dish that is ubiquitous in Southern Maryland, especially in the Fall and Winter months, but has not travelled much past its borders. The origins of the recipe are unknown, but it is thought to be a
-
Nostalgia
There are a lot of beautiful historic homes in Southern Maryland, but one of my favorites was owned by my mother’s friend and mentor, Hope Swan. Gravelly Hills, as it was called, was located about 20 minutes north of our house and my sister and I often went there with one or both of our
The Scent of Boxwoods 