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July 5, 2026 vicSocotra

Getting Ready For Tomorrow!

Hi! We had beef, Iberico pork and BBQ chicken events over the last few days and with the big FIFA match coming up tomorrow, I sent Vic over to Captain White’s, our local fishmonger in Oxon Hill across the River. (US MNFT, 2026) The EU is traditionally a dominant force in what they call “futball,” […]

June 28, 2026 Vic Socotra

The COSTCO Run

The Costco Wholesale over in Chantilly is only seven miles away- seven and some change- but it is a balancing act that has distilled itself down to a stock-up trip about once a month. The Whole Foods is much more convenient-I can implore one of the The Boys to go down and across the street. […]

June 25, 2026 Vic Socotra

Air Alert & Skillet Stuffer

So, you will be seeing a lot of unusual air traffic over the next few weeks as the National State Fair Celebration kicks off on the National Mall. It is an exciting time here in your Nation’s Capital and we are NOT under sttack. At the moment, anyway. Miles says we can append one of […]

June 24, 2026 Vic Socotra

Moving On Up…

Hi, Gang! It was a huge day here at Socotra House with medical appointments down at George Washington University Hospital. The trip itself was an adventure—Vic managed to throw up in the car while we were crossing Memorial Bridge—but that story amid the carnival that is Georgetown can wait until tomorrow. First, the good news. […]

June 23, 2026 vicSocotra

Pretzel Roll Me

Hi! It’s Dierdre and I have had this recipe waiting to run since things seem to have started a new 57-day Groundhog Day in the vicinity of Great Socotra Island in the North Arabian Sea. In order to have something warm and comfy on rainy grey days like this I like to mix up a […]

June 16, 2026 vicSocotra

Deirdre’s Sloppy Bun-Joes

OK- time for some truth. I only have seven recipes. That increases geometrically depending on the last couple steps- like down below in the directions when you get down to steps eight or nine. The President is at the G7 meeting in France thanking the European leanders for their crucial support in the recent Iranian […]

June 16, 2026 vicSocotra

Dierdre’s FIFA mood Adjusters

I do not generally recommend this delightful treat for morning use. Today’s version, however, may qualify as an exception after yesterday’s surprising FIFA World Cup result in Group H. A disappointed Spain found itself unexpectedly tied up by Cabo Verde, dropping to third place in the group and adding another chapter to a difficult tournament […]

June 14, 2026 vicSocotra

Deirdre’s Sausage & Soy Fried Rice

Hi! It is Sunday and The Boys are still groggy from the basketball game last night. I ran a Sports story this morning for Splash, since I used his graphics to sum up basketball, soccer and the UFC fight tonight down at the White House. We may go, depending on how the hangovers work themselves […]

June 14, 2026 vicSocotra

Dierdre and Holly’s Bulk Beef Primer

Holly insisted we use one of her glamor shots for the bulk-beef section intro slide. I said “OK,” since by the time we get to the actual cookbook i can edit away anything that does not meet my usual high-standards. This is the deal we are working on as a start to the menu section […]

June 13, 2026 vicSocotra

Deirdre’s Barbacoa de Cabeza

Yeah! Gang! Things are a little disjointed here at the Socotra House Creative Section Galley. Our section leader Miles, that old rascal, got called back to the Pentagon to do some consulting on the Straits Working Group, which is fine but he left me in charge of the Production Meetings. if I am supposed to […]