All Things Chap, Some Things Daddy
Your rows are tilled. Your stakes and end-posts are emplaced. Ideally, it is on/around mid-October (though in our case, it was early spring). You are now ready to order your vines, plant them, and hang the wire before diving into Continue reading The Backyard Vineyard – Planting Your Vines
Dads should know how to cook in bulk. While it is certainly great to know how to specialize in fancy meals that serve two, the majority of your attention in the kitchen (and outside, as we will see) should be Continue reading Dad Duty – Low Country Boil Recipe
Of all the Georgian foods acquired from invading enemies, khinkali is without peer. With striking similarities to the Central Asian manti, local legend places the origins of the Georgian dish in the hands of the Tartars, the 13th century rulers of what is now Continue reading How to Make Georgian Khinkali
You selected your backyard vineyard site. You mapped out and measured your layout. You prepped your soil. And you finally selected a training system and trellis. Now is when the fun really begins. Building the trellis for a backyard vineyard Continue reading The Backyard Vineyard – How to Build a Trellis
There is a lot of material out there on how to be a good 21st century Dad.
Books and blogs are full of advice on how to be more present with your children, supportive to your spouse, and more involved as fathers than we used to be.
This is a good thing and a sign of progress.
What seems to be missing, though, is advice for the long game. How does one become a great granddad? Continue reading Dad Duty – Our Greatest Granddads
Georgia is a melting pot of flavors. Wedged between the Caspian and Black Seas at the crossroads of some of the world’s most historic empires, Georgia blends east and west with a dash of influence from the Mediterranean and Middle Continue reading Georgian Food – A Beginner’s Guide
“So what’s it like with two?” The question isn’t referring to the number of cars you drive, dogs you walk, or homes you own – though all three situations would be nice. The question is referring to the number of Continue reading Dad Duty – Life with Two
Let’s face it. There are a lot of people out there who know way more than The ChapDaddy about choosing a trellis from the dozen or so options available. Geneva Double Curtain? Sounds like something from IKEA, but sure, why Continue reading The Backyard Vineyard: Choosing a Trellis
Grape vines are not tomatoes. Grape vines prefer a healthy struggle for survival, at least when it comes to the soil they inhabit. In fact, the best grapes come from vines that actually have to work for a living, not Continue reading The Backyard Vineyard – Soil Preparation
Your backyard vineyard site selection is complete. You’ve ordered some grapes. Ideally it is still late summer/fall before the winter arrives. What should you do now? Your priorities before planting – ideally the summer/fall before your anticipated spring planting – Continue reading The Backyard Vineyard – Layout