Tag Archives: holiday

Red beans, greens, and sushi rice for Bushra

Posted on March 9, 02014 by Fremont

A young woman from Libya living in UK with her family, attending university there where she’s in her final year, sent me a message earlier tonight via Twitter. I had posted a pic of my #LentilFast2014 beans, greens, and sushi … Continue reading →

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Sixteen noodles made a lasagna

Posted on April 12, 02009 by Fremont

Mumma wasn’t feeling well. Last night, she didn’t make it out to dinner with sister, Monsieur and me. She stayed home and rested and missed out on a lot of yuck yucks. She was still feeling icky this morning, so, … Continue reading →

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Meatballs in the kitchen with Mumma, and G(r)amma-ray, Nanny & Catherine &.. .. ..

Posted on April 11, 02009 by Fremont

I’m at Mumma’s at her place way Upstate on Lake Cayuga for the Easter weekend. We do not celebrate it for the religious but for the family of it. Though nowadays, we make up tradition, change, adjust and readjust it … Continue reading →

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The eve of Easter eve

Posted on April 9, 02009 by Fremont

Bouna notte..

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Lucia redux

Posted on March 22, 02009 by Fremont

Avis was not working the day I arrived again at the little market hanging at the edge of California’s wild and wooly Central Coast. But when I spotted this in the cooler, couldn’t help myself and took the picture. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Never too soon to talk turkey

Posted on October 24, 02008 by Fremont

It’s nearing that time again. I suppose a month is not too soon. But I enjoy making Thanksgiving dinner and started thinking about recipes. The table’s going to be on the quiet side this year, so it might be best … Continue reading →

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Quiet labor

Posted on September 1, 02008 by Fremont

I spent the weekend in town, namely because my car’s still at the body shop, and also because the new roommate moved in yesterday. So there was much to do and I’m still doing it at time of tapping this. … Continue reading →

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Weddings

Posted on August 31, 02008 by Fremont

These have been an interesting past few days. After the autopilot mode that found me the perfect dress and an eBay auction win that sent the perfect pair of shoes into the snail post on their merry way to me, … Continue reading →

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Thrifty? Prandium.

Posted on August 30, 02008 by Fremont

This here was transcribed and cleaned up from ink marks in my notebook.. Wow. What I am eating for my midday meal today. I must ink this. Out of pocket (mine), I maybe spent about thirty cents for my afternoon … Continue reading →

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Sakura crush

Posted on May 3, 02008 by Fremont

Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens was a well-attended event yesterday afternoon. Despite the crowds and traffic, luckily, we were able to find a parking spot on the street right near the entrance. More good karma. Just as we … Continue reading →

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Sakura are blooming

Posted on April 27, 02008 by Fremont

Seventeen days left. Still working on edits and writing. But wanted to share and care some beautiful sakura with you and you and you. If you’ve any romantic inclinations, this is the season to prepare a picnic lunch for a … Continue reading →

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Don’t be a hater

Posted on April 19, 02008 by Fremont

The food world seems to harbor it’s share of blog haters. I first encountered this back in mid-March at a panel discussion on campus. I was mildly put off by comments then, especially considering the panelists are involved with blogs … Continue reading →

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A weekday afternoon in springtime omelette

Posted on April 17, 02008 by Fremont

The weather has been so fine. Two poodles have been hiking me up to the park and making me practice throwing the ball until my shoulder aches. No worries. I can handle all sorts of aches. The walks, the sun, … Continue reading →

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Hot sakura

Posted on March 30, 02008 by Fremont

I met some friends downtown for dinner and we decided to try the Kitchen Club. I’d never eaten there before, only sake and tasty morsels at Chibi’s Bar next door. The meal was a continuation on the celebratory eating I’ve … Continue reading →

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“I like strange meat”

Posted on March 27, 02008 by Fremont

I’ve kept one foot in Japan—another in France, but will tap about soon—since yesterday. Here’s a picture of one of my favourite meals eaten there. K’s father was impressed by my love of sake and unagi. In the spirit of … Continue reading →

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Sakura!

Posted on March 26, 02008 by Fremont

During spring, in late March and early April, sakura festivals take place all around Japan. I love Japanese food and culture. I’ve been chanting ‘Sakura!’ and free associating sakura poems and songs all afternoon. A dear girlfriend in Japan teases … Continue reading →

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An Easter omelette

Posted on March 23, 02008 by Fremont

After nearly a week of motoring to, from and around Vermont, it’s been a treat to spend the weekend with the dogs. I’ve enjoyed a relaxing and productive time of it. Since today’s a holiday, I’ve consolidated the traditional foods … Continue reading →

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