Came In Like a Lion
Scarlett’s March birthday always comes in like a lion — cold, wet, and windy. But by month’s end, March goes out like a lamb, celebrated with a fragrant lamb curry served over rice.
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Finally A Happy Valentine’s Day
After years of practical, plug-in gifts, Scarlett treated herself to a full-length black mink coat from Yudofsky’s in Louisville — the best Valentine’s gift she ever received, even if she had to give it to herself.
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January Chill
January is for chilling and pampering yourself. Robyn batch-cooks a Tuscan Chicken Pasta and a Spicy Chicken and Sausage Stew on the same day, freezes individual servings, then takes a road trip to find the whooping cranes.
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A Pie Full of Memories
A Pillsbury crust, a jar of Nonesuch Mincemeat, and a lifetime of Christmas memories. Robyn’s mincemeat pie tradition — simple, nostalgic, and baked into every holiday since Michigan.
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Turkey and Friends
Friendsgiving plans, a 250th founding year, and Pimm's Cup Punch for the leftover turkey sandwiches.
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I Do Declare
Too much rain, a struggling garden, and a recipe for Carrot Chips to save Happy Hour.
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Whoops
Surgery, tornadoes, and an ex-husband — why the Thoroughbroads missed April and May, and why they're back.
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Starving
Foot surgery, a knee scooter, and a woman who is starving for her own cooking — Robyn's first post-surgery feast.
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A Toast to Daylight Saving Time
An easy twelve-minute Prawn Soup to wash away the seasonal disorder, plus sourdough wisdom.
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Company Is Comin'
Kentucky town names, a Beanie Weenie Martini, and a December trip that's filling up fast.
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Something New Something Old
A lavender farm in Simpsonville, the Claudia Sanders Dinner House, and buckeyes for California friends.
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Living Alone, But Not Alone
Two women, two states, two paths to living alone — and Robyn's chili recipe that lasts till Spring.
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Gotcha Gazpacho
A chilled gazpacho recipe, a backgammon game on a plane, and how two friends met in Louisville in the 80s.
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