Features

Be Ye a Yooper?

Our intrepid Special Events Editor, Donna Scorse, is visiting family in Upper Michigan.  She has sent pictures and weather conditions back to us here, who are still “enjoying” 90* heat and lots of humidity. We all love Tanglewood, ain’a?  But those open spaces and clear blue skies are seductive.  Here’s what Donna wrote: Visiting Family…

Sugar Crumb Cake

This is a slightly dense, rich cake with a lovely almond fragrance. Cake Batter: 3 1/2 Cups flour 4 Teaspoons baking powder 2 Cups white sugar 1 Cup (2 sticks) cold butter 4 eggs 1 1/2 Cups milk 2 Teaspoons almond flavoring Crumb Mixture: 1 Cup brown sugar 4 Tablespoons flour 4 Tablespoons cold butter…

Let’s Meet Ryden and Charlie

In todays’ Tanglewoofers article we meet Ryden and Charlie. These two boys are seasonal residents in Tanglewood and allow my wife and me to join them in Wildflower. Both boys are rescues from New England Brittany Rescue Organization and they are our 6th and 7th over the last 20 years. Our past rescues were purebred…

Bill’s Cracker Snack

Here’s a real quick and easy snack recipe . 2   9 oz bags of oyster crackers. (Only $1.25  at Dollar General) 1 envelope is Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing 1/4 tsp (more if you dare)  crushed red pepper 1/4 c vegetable oil In a large container mix oyster crackers with vegetable oil.  Mix well enough to…

On The Road

The People We Meet on Vacation (2021) by Emily Henry falls into the category of rom/com with both some romance along the way and a mix of comedy.  For sure it is not the typical “Where to go on vacation book”.  Call it a rainy day read or one perfect for the beach.  You will…

Hooch

This is a highly alcoholic drink, to be enjoyed over ice in small amounts.  Especially with a good book and a cat on your lap. HOOCH 2 cups vodka 2 cups sugar 2 cups fruit – almost any kind except bananas or apples.  Cherries, berries, melon, lemons, and peaches have been used with varying degrees…

LIBATIONS

Oh well, no pool again today, but it doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun! Alabama Slammer Ingredients 1 ounce Amaretto 1 ounce sloe gin 1 ounce Southern Comfort 2 ounces orange juice fresh is best but any can be used Optional Garnish maraschino cherries sliced oranges or wedges Instructions Add ice to a cocktail…