Category Archives: Cooking and Food

Date Night at Market Basket

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When did it happen?  When did I become too old to spend Saturday night in a bar or nightclub?  I think it was last summer; Handy and I went to The Old Goat in Richmond to listen to live music.  … Continue reading →

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Kung Pao Monday

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I hate it when Monday morning rolls around and my old computer won’t cooperate with me.  I know, I know…I have the equivalent of the NASA Apollo program in the palm of my hand, but I’m still writing blog posts … Continue reading →

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The Daily Grind

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

A long, long time ago, my friend Jaxon gave me a Christmas present.  Or maybe it was a housewarming gift, when I bought the chicken-cooped sized condominium on Hampton Beach.  Or was it a birthday gift?  The details have faded … Continue reading →

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The Little Teapot

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It’s the little things that make life pleasant, like… …serving butter beautifully!

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Happy Birthday, Handy!

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Julie-Ann Baumer

This is an early morning image, the light is not so good. Handy told me that his mother, Evelyn, would make a Boston Cream Pie for his birthday.  I bet it was a special day at his childhood home. Happy … Continue reading →

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Suspended in Aspic

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last week, I went to a book talk by author Kate Christensen.  She’s written a new book called How to Cook a Moose and she chatted about it at the Prince Memorial Library in Cumberland.  This book, a “culinary memoir,” … Continue reading →

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The Great Pumpkin Deadline

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’m on deadline again, writing about pumpkin purity. Oh brother, have I gotten myself into a mess of words this time.

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No More Kitchen Appliances!

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Monsieur DeeHan, affectionately and occasionally called “Handy,” and I have a few recurring conversations.  One such conversation involves ranking my endless list of home projects.  Replacing the garage roof with one of those snazzy and practical metal roofs has risen … Continue reading →

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The Intersection of Nowhere

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Writing a blog isn’t as glamorous as a lot of people think.  I try to think of interesting things to write about, but I’ve been in a creative desert recently.  Funny stories come and go.  Many aren’t ripe for the … Continue reading →

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The Cynical Cup

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Over the summer, a local construction company built a new drive-through coffee shop in town.  When construction first began, I was excited because I believe my little town needs a coffee shop.  I was familiar with the coming attraction from … Continue reading →

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