Ties to the apron

My grandma made aprons from gingham and embroidered in the blue and white squares. I had a mini version in pink.

I hope you have your own memories of some loving woman in the kitchen and what she wore. It’s mostly part of a time gone by. “The Apron Book: Making, Wearing and Sharing a Bit of Cloth and Comfort” is Ellynanne Geisel’s great picture and memory book that, bless Pat, comes with a pattern for a basic bib apron. Within these pages catch a fashion show of styles. Some have pot holder pockets, cute cocktail sayings, scraps from feed sacks and eyelet trim. Others, frilly and lacy, are for parties only. Enjoy this book with someone older and someone younger and sew up some new memories.

Unpotted meat

This doesn’t sound like an urban legend, though it did happen to a friend of a friend. A Groves reader reported her friend was storing canned meat in case of a hurricane emergency. She found the “flip top” style cans exploded. What a mess.

Sushi pairing

Geyser Peak’s Sauvignon Blanc has crisp acidity that cuts fattiness and saltiness, which means it goes well with sushi. Makers of this California blend compare it to pickled ginger in the sense that it cleanses the palate. When I heard that, I set my daughter to work making me lobster rolls. What do you know, they were right. I just thought it tasted good, but after reading the winery’s Sushi at home guide, I knew why it tasted so good.

After-yoga treats?

Chocolate Goji Treats are energizing nuggets rolled in a coating and featuring raw cacao, maca root and agave nectar. They are suggested as, no kidding, an after-yoga snack. They worked for me as a during-shopping snack. Visit www.superfoodsnacks.com to learn more.

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