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Thanks for 2012

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Thank you for visiting my blog and your support in 2012!  I’m looking forward to a great 2013.  Please keep the questions and comments coming.  Have a safe and enjoyable New Years eve!  See you in 2013!!!!

White Chocolate Bread Pudding

James' Favorite Recipes

 Since Karen (my bride) gets migraine headaches from dark chocolate, I’m always looking for white chocolate recipes.  Recently I found a white chocolate bread pudding recipe on Chef John Folse’s web site, which I’ve modified (My family claims that I...

December 22 & 23, 2012 Central Virginia Events

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  We’ve got a family weekend planned!  On Saturday afternoon we’re getting together with family and friends for a cookie exchange in the Town of Orange.  Sunday will be an annual dinner with more family and friends who return to Louisa County for the...

Central Virginia Weekend Events 12/7-9/2012

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It’s Toy Lift time once again this Friday.  Toy Lift became an annual tradition starting back in 1988 collecting toys for needy children in Central Virginia.  In addition to the main location at Fashion Square Mall, toys can also be dropped off at other...

Thanksgiving Weekend 2012 in Central Virginia

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On Thanksgiving Day we often head over to Grace Episcopal Church in Keswick for the Blessing of the Hounds at 10:00 AM.   Conducted outside, the service continues from an English tradition with Fox-hunters on horse back and the hounds scampering about during the...

Venison Stew at Kamp Karen

James' Favorite Recipes

It’s deer season in Virginia so I’ll some time in the woods hunting instead of showing property.  We enjoy cooking with venison at Kamp Karen.  I’ve gotten requests for my Venison Stew recipe, so hear goes. I used to make this following the Bourbon...