Home again

Eastside Road, March 13, 2015—

HOME AGAIN, and content so to be, as always. Not that we don't enjoy the outings — in this case, to Ashland, there to see two Shakespeare plays and dine in two favorite establishments. But there's much to be said for one's own kitchen, especially when one's constant companion is an excellent cook.

Last night she made this farmer's hash at the left: a fairly quick sauté of bacon, potatoes, and onion, topped with an egg, served with buttered toast. A perfect conclusion to a day's drive.

Cheap Nero d'Avila

TONIGHT we had a three-course meal: first, thin green asparagus, quickly steamed and lightly buttered; then Jeff's shell pasta with peas and Pecorino, which you'll be familiar with by now; then green salad, of course.

Cheap bianco d'Italia

☛Restaurants visited in 2015 are listed at Eatingday's Restaurants