How (not) to make pepper slaw

There's a big party in our neighborhood tomorrow. An end-of-summer bash! Everyone's supposed to bring a side dish to share with the masses.  I thought that a mass of pepper slaw would be the perfect thing to bring... it's not mayonnaise-based, it's easy to eat, people love it, and it's a Central PA classic. Best … Continue reading How (not) to make pepper slaw

On cutting one’s own hair

Two weeks ago, I squeezed in an impulsive visit to the hair salon located in the spa in the resort in which we were staying in PA. The stylist asked lots of questions and spent time trying to figure out exactly what it was I was asking her to do. She might have achieved some … Continue reading On cutting one’s own hair