Author Archives: John Kevin Hickey

Slow-cooker beef & two bean chili: perfect for a crisp autumn evening

Posted on October 2, 2019 by John Kevin Hickey

Now that autumn temperatures have finally arrived (huzzah!), it’s time to break out the slow cooker from its summer hibernation. I like slow cooking because I am a lazy cook. Spending a lot of time meal-prepping is not my idea … Continue reading →

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Welcome Autumn

Posted on September 23, 2019 by John Kevin Hickey

Yellow leaves tremble On a windy autumn eve At last, no more bugs! MrVintageMan Fall has finally arrived. In my considered opinion, fall is the finest season of them all. The season of football, Oktoberfest beers, leaf peeping, fires in … Continue reading →

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Mid-September in the garden

Posted on September 18, 2019 by John Kevin Hickey

We are less than a week away from the fall equinox. That means the growing season is heading down the home stretch, and soon the first frost will be upon us. However, much of the West is still stuck under … Continue reading →

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