The Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival

Summer is slowly coming to a close. I decided to take advantage of the gorgeous weather we’ve been having by attending the 28th annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival held at the Annapolis City Dock in Maryland. It was a perfect day to participate in the festival. Annapolis is the capital of Maryland as well as the … Read more

Fried Green Tomatoes

It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over and I’m just getting around to making a batch of fried green tomatoes.  I’ve always been able to find green tomatoes in the south.  Now I live in Maryland and since it’s below the Mason Dixie line why can’t I find a green tomato at the market … Read more

My New Home

I could see the potential in this house the very first time I laid eyes on it.  I could see this house becoming my new home. After my divorce in 2000  having lived in a rental property for two years my dream was to buy a home for my sons and I.   A four-story, four … Read more

Basil Seafood Pasta

A fresh pasta dish flavored with plenty of basil

I went out to lunch at a local restaurant and the special of the day was this amazing dish called Basil Seafood Pasta.  I’m a huge fan of basil.  The basil pesto with its captivating flavor had me thinking about this dish for weeks.   You’ve got to know right off the bat that I’m a … Read more