Olive Salad This recipe is inspired by Central Grocery’s muffuletta sandwich, which is loaded with Italian cold cuts, fine cheese, and olive salad. By the way, if you are headed toward the French Quarter in New Orleans, make sure you visit Decatur Street on any day other than Sunday, when the Central Grocery...
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To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~ Homer By Joyce Pensato Though I am not normally an overly enthusiastic fan of Pop art, this large enamel on linen canvas drew me in, and made me smile. In honor of...
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A Flock of Flamingos Driving along the highway in Minnesota, I spot a flock of flamingos – much to my surprise! Sherwood Forest RV Park, brightening up what seems to be an unplanned little lake.
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Irises As Promised Completing our series on flower bulbs, in the garden, here are the irises, as promised. In Lynchburg, Tennessee, we happened upon these beautiful irises, all growing along an old rod-iron fence. The display of color was sublime. Enjoy! ...
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California Sea Lions On a delightful spring day, I heard the sea lions honking at each other and began to walk toward the chatter. I came across these joyful animals, lounging in and out of the Pacific, in Santa Cruz, California. They seem not to have a care in the world. To learn...
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Any Town USA Initially, I had planned to discuss this specific town, in conjunction with “What Has Happened to America?” which appears in “From the Editor”. Exploring what had happened here. However, the towns own website is soliciting citizens to Adopt-A-Street, to help clean up the very images I present in this photographic essay;...
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“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself, but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer defeat.” ~ Sun Tsu ~ The Art of War I Love McDonald’s There are many things that I love...
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In the Middle of this Century by Yehuda Amichai In the middle of this century we turned to each other With half faces and full eyes Like an ancient Egyptian picture And for a short while. I stroked your hair In the opposite direction to your journey. We called to each other, Like calling...
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BAY VIEW The small store front café stood on the corner of Bridgeway and Princess Road. Sunlight streamed in through the large window glass, illuminating the otherwise sleeping room. To the side, there was a bar which ran the length of the room. Bronze stools, with burgundy, leather seats stood permanently bolted to...
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Picadillo This is very basic Cuban fare, served with white rice, fried plantains (maduros), with black beans being optional, but preferred. I make mine with cilantro, which most people do not use, and I add the dried plums and a touch of hot peppers. Also, I would probably add a bit more...
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