Tag Archives: holiday

Red beans, greens, and sushi rice for Bushra

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

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 &.. .. ..

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

Bouna notte..

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Lucia redux

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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!

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

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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