COOKING IN PLACE
New challenges arise for those of us who are in the habit of eating out frequently. Of course there is still takeout, but perhaps this …
COLOR YOUR WORDS
Words, words and more words. Why are we humans driven to communicate? It’s more than just a survival tactic. Just think of the millions of …
COFFEE and HAIKUS
A haiki is, by definition, a Japanese poem of 17 lines (5 plus 7 plus 5), usually about nature. They are fun to compose. Here …
BEYOND FRITTATA
Here is a spectacular recipe from my friend Noella, who never makes anything that I don’t love. Even if you find yourself culinarily challenged, don’t …
BAKING SEASON
Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat. And so will I, if this trend continues. Our snow fell all day, and it inspired …
APPLE PIE ANGST
If you decide to bake the perfect apple pie, and you make your favorite pie crust recipe (the one that uses butter and vodka) and …
THE LIBRARY
What is it about our little town library that excites me? It perches on a side street, a throwback to simpler times. Once I enter …
ADJUSTING TO RETIREMENT
I was thinking about retirement and primary colors this morning as I put together a batch of beef veggie soup.I’ve been struck with the color …
VERTICALLY CHALLENGED
Some observations from the shorter side of lifeMy father was almost six feet tall; my mother a mere 5 ft. 2 inches. Everyone watched and …
FEBRUARY SURVIVAL TIPS
Buy a bouquet of red/pink carnations this week, divide into small vases, add a penny to each and see if they last until Valentines Day.Cook …