Cored figs.

Mon 30 November 2015 by jillian

To the tune of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs," inspired by a parody fragment from Matt Dibb in response to a coworker's observation that the office mini fridge has a label that says "Sabbath Mode: Back"

Ears of corn without their tassles
Dipped in sauces of molasses
Evil minds eshew directions
Sorcerers of dark confections
On the grill the steaks are burning
As the boiling broth keeps churning
Slicing all the fruits we find
Detaching their handwashed rinds
Oh lord yeah!

Cold libations will wash away
If they spill on the floor
Why should we waste them tonight?
Maybe you should let me pour
Yeah

Time will tell if their palate likes
Making jello salad for fun
Treating people to some watercress
Wait 'till their final course comes!
Yeah!

Now in darkness broth is churning
On the grill the veggies burning
No more cored figs they're too sour
Side of cod was dipped in flour
Foodie judgement now is falling
On the counter cored figs sprawling
Begging mercy for their sins
Gallagher his mallet brings
Oh lord yeah!

Biking the Bay

Sat 16 June 2007 by jillian

Little Traverse Bay has a fabulous, 26 mile bike path called the Little Traverse Wheelway that runs from Charlevoix through Petoskey to Harbor Springs. In addition to connecting several parks (including Bayfront Park in Petoskey, which is referenced below) it also includes places to stop for picnics and scenic views …

Cloudberries!

Mon 11 June 2007 by jillian

We went shopping today in town at several of our favorite places. First stop was American Spoon to get a few treats and stuff for the grill. Next was Symon's General Store for Cloudberries!!!.

Cloudberries are Sweden in a jar. They are yummy on ice cream, yummy on breakfast starches …