Monthly Archives: June 2012

Sarah’s Salmon Sauce

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Chuck Rang

My best friend and his wife at the University of Virginia had a baby daughter who has grown up to be a talented writer and the patient wife of a diplomat who travels the world, as well as a devoted … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake Supreme

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Chuck Rang

Last summer when I asked my wife what she would like for her birthday, I assumed that she would suggest something simple, like finding her an autographed copy of the latest Joyce Carol Oates novel or an inexpensive dinner at … Continue reading →

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Rotini Bean Salad

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Chuck Rang

This salad began with a recipe I found years ago on a plastic bag of some really good Hodgson Mill vegetable rotini.  Our first taste suggested the need for adjustments, but we liked the combination of beans, peppers and pasta, … Continue reading →

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Candied Dill Strips

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Chuck Rang

Like most country kids, I was in a 4-H club.  Ours was called the Busy Beavers, and we met at Mrs. Carlson’s, about a ten minute bike ride from my home.  I became the club secretary and dutifully submitted a … Continue reading →

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Susanne’s Asparagus-Ham Roll-ups

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Chuck Rang

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Boneless Pork Roast

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Chuck Rang

When I fetched a pork roast from the wooden chest in the red shed on those cold winter mornings, I knew that Mom would be making her pork pot roast for supper that night.  I don’t remember her ever roasting … Continue reading →

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