The Solitary CookThe Egret Who Hated MeCommon egret, though what is common about such a one is a mystery to meMay 5, 20212May 5, 20212
The Solitary CookLions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!In my neighborhood we are just over two months on from an experience known as the Pinehaven Fire. It started literally down the road…Feb 2, 20213Feb 2, 20213
The Solitary CookOf Moons, Names, and NeighborsJanuary’s full moon has just passed us by, emptying itself as we speak. She was known as the Wolf Moon, though I have been unable to track…Jan 31, 20216Jan 31, 20216
The Solitary CookCotoneaster Christmas 2.0Louise Peacock, the cotoneaster berries have not only continued to cling to their branches, but not a one fell off as I added some juniper…Dec 27, 20202Dec 27, 20202
The Solitary CookCotoneaster ChristmasLouise Peacock recently posted a story about nature’s Christmas decorations. Her opening photo was a cotoneaster, which sports gorgeous red…Dec 8, 20202Dec 8, 20202
The Solitary CookPear & Roquefort SaladEven after a frost or two, the backyard pear tree remained laden with fruit, albeit in the uppermost branches. Those reached with a tall…Nov 13, 20207Nov 13, 20207
The Solitary CookSunlight, Shadows, EsméEarly Sunday morning I came across a post by a woman who lives in Florence with her young family. They had spent what we call 4th of July…Jul 6, 20205Jul 6, 20205
The Solitary CookBagelsYesterday’s bake: perfectly plain, garlic-chive with a coarse sea salt crust, cinnamon-raisin with a sugary crustMay 22, 20201May 22, 20201
The Solitary CookChocolate Chip Cream SconesFor Jack Herlocker and Debra A HerlockerMay 16, 20204May 16, 20204