"Le Pont Noir is what they call a gastropub. Ron had to scan the whole menu twice before he saw there was a steak. Even then, it said "bavette" of steak, but it came with chips, so he was hoping it was going to be safe." ~ from The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman… Continue reading Wit & Wisdom from the Thursday Murder Club
Room Service for The Wedding People
“She is supposed to be a cold slab at the morgue right now, but instead she is going to eat Patriotic French Toast and go sailing. Because isn’t that why she had chosen The Cornwall with Matt? To go sailing on an America’s Cup winner? To feel the ocean breeze in her hair? To be… Continue reading Room Service for The Wedding People
An Invitation to Tea
3am: I wonder...if I melted chocolate over the top of my homemade ice cream...how long before the ice cream melts? I bet the kids would like that at Christmas. Are they coming for Christmas? Should I get new stockings? Oh! The stocking my mom made for me. I shouldn't replace that one...she made it with… Continue reading An Invitation to Tea
Baking Against Bullies
Baked Goods Can Fill Hearts I just pulled the banana chocolate chip bread from the oven, a request from one of my students just prior to the start of spring break. Once it cools, I will slice it up and bring it in for the start of 4th quarter as is the Monday Morning Tradition… Continue reading Baking Against Bullies
Seven in Three
French Onion Soup: A Wisconsin supper club staple If you’ve never been to a Wisconsin supper club, I highly recommend the experience. It’s a bit of nostalgia mixed with warm familiarity and a lively, fun atmosphere. It is French Onion Soup, steak and seafood (comfort food) combined with laughter and Old-Fashioneds. It is a different… Continue reading Seven in Three
Hillary Danaher 