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This week, Timely Tunes features music from Kesha, The National, The Dream Syndicate, Lo Tom, Yumi Zouma, and K A R Y Y N. Timely Tunes Kesha “Bastards” (From “Rainbow”) Kesha, who at the turn of this decade, was a brash, colorful pop star with a personality as big as Lady Gaga or Katy Perry with…
Summer produce fresh from the farmers market or your own garden is one of life’s true pleasures. The season is fleeting, though, so be sure to enjoy it while you can. There are many recipes for squash casserole and every one I’ve tried has been delicious. Here is a simple version that only requires one…
Good morning, friends! It’s a brand new week and you know what that means, right? Time for a new menu. David is going to be out of town on business a few days this week so I’m going to cook a couple of things that Chris and I really like but aren’t necessarily favorites of…
Timely Tunes Volume 55 had already been written when the world received the sad news of Glen Campbell’s passing. We couldn’t publish this issue without a mention, however, so one of his songs was added to the playlist. He brought so much to the world of music and he will be greatly missed. Timely Tunes …
A good sauce elevates a meal from ho-hum to yum-yum! This Creamy Tomato Wine Sauce is equally delicious on chicken or fish. You can also pour it over angel hair pasta or steamed rice for a tasty side dish. Creamy Tomato Wine Sauce Print Yum Creamy Tomato Wine Sauce Ingredients1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons…
It’s Sunday evening as I am writing up this week’s menu. I always find it helpful to sit down with my calendar and look over the upcoming week’s events before creating a menu. Evening meeting? That calls for a quick meal or something I can put in the slow cooker earlier in the day. Afternoon…
We took last week off, but Timely Tunes returns this week with everything from the buoyant future-pop of Charli XCX to a slow-disintegrating Nine Inch Nails stunner. Welcome to August! TIMELY TUNES Charli XCX “Boys” Charli XCX is one of the great pop chameleons of her generation, leaping from one boundary-pushing genre exercise to…
Here it is – the first of August already. Do you know what that means? It’s my birthday month! And it’s also time for the LWD Book Club August selections. Our theme for August includes back-to-school, routines and planners. Even if you don’t have a child headed back to school soon, for most of us,…
We have yet another busy week ahead of us but I should be able to cook three nights. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu at Chez Piercy, shall we? Dee’s Menu Monday We are attending a local Open Mic. No, we aren’t performing – ha! David is setting up the sound equipment…