The Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zach Davies have agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option
Month: January 2023
Knicks get payback against Spurs, Jalen Brunson scores 38 in 117-114 victory at MSG
Gregg Popovich had good reason to worry about Jalen Brunson. The legendary Spurs coach relayed his concerns about the Knicks
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Alfonso Extra Añejo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 5 x 52 Robusto #2 Strength: Medium Price: $39.99 My…
My Top 25 Cigars of 2022 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman
1. DT&T Muestra de Saka The Bewitched 2. Choshi by Luxury Cigar Club 3. Alfonso Extra Añejo 4. Hyperion by
Castle on the Hill
A little afternoon stroll through Mauterndorf in the Austrian Alps had me thinking about Ed Sheeran’s “Castle on the Hill”
Handy Contacts and Kitchen Conversions for the New Year
A fridge magnet with handy reference numbers appeared on my fridge recently. I wasn’t miffed. It sure is handy to
Winter sunset
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Day 5. Narrowboating to Oxford
It was just coming light as we drew back the bedroom curtains of our narrowboat which we’d moored the previous
Day 3655: Wildcat
On the recommendation of my husband Michael, I watched the superb documentary Wildcat. Michael — who is very critical and
2022’s most popular new recipes
A roundup of top tastes and tips! Another delicious year has drawn to a close. I was pleased to be
A descent into La Jolla’s Sunny Jim Cave!
For over a hundred years, curious visitors have descended into Sunny Jim Cave in La Jolla. I recently ventured down
Favorite Images of 2022, Part II (The Smokies)
As I noted in the last entry, the photo set from the desert last winter is just the first part
Cigar News: Cigar Release List – December 2022
Monthly, we will put together a list of all of the cigars that were released, or announced to be released,
Cigar News: Cigar Release List – December 2022
Monthly, we will put together a list of all of the cigars that were released, or announced to be released,
Cigar News: S.T. Dupont Line 2 Golden Hour Announced
Precious, elegant, and timeless the Golden Hour revisits timeless S.T. Dupont design with the iconic ‘Diamondhead’ engraving accentuated by the
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We try hard to reduce waste in the kitchen, and planning for use of “leftovers” goes a long way to
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter Mousse and Fudge Parfaits
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter Mousse and Fudge Parfaits Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter Mousse and Fudge Parfaits
Lifestyle: Forecast wet
Lifestyle: Yes. It does rain in SoCal Keep smoking
Lifestyle: Jan 3. Santa Monica
Lifestyle: Wet and windy Keep Smoking
Food for Thought
Our friend Mel from the blog Caramel features an annual event on site called THE 2022 GREAT BLOGGERS’ BAKE OFF.
Food With Soul
Everyone has an idea of foods that satisfy inner feelings. Some cultivate fulfillment; others promote happiness. Take coffee, for instance.
CarolCooks2…Throwing perfectly good food away?…Say No to Food Waste!
Food Waste is my biggest bugbear especially when social media and my inbox bulge with begging e-mails asking can you