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BABY STEPS

The thing you don’t want to do while in the waiting area of the service department of the shiny, sleek, upscale new Jaguar/Land Rover dealership is cry. It’s not cool – or sophisticated –or mature – or attractive in the least. I could blame the red, runny nose and watery eyes on a recent bought…

Via Dolorosa

For the Christian, this taking up of our crosses is actually a daily thing, not just something we contemplate occasionally. In the big and small situations of our lives we are compelled to say, ‘Thy will be done.’

COOKING LESSONS II

It was into this exclusive, fine dining setting, where the rich and famous luxuriated over other worldly repasts, that I, a high school dropout from Appalachia, first stuck her toe into the high society pool.  And not only did I make a splash (with what was a societal cannon ball entry), I was nearly whistled…

Cartoon Cuisine

“If you want to grow up to be strong like Popeye, eat your spinach,” I said.  After all, even he sings its virtues, ‘I’m strong to the finich, ‘cause I eats me spinach!’

Popeye Potatoes, & Monkey Heads.

SAVANNAH

Some places are only interesting at first blush, but Savannah is like a graceful, beautiful woman of a certain age who knows who she is, worldly-wise, yet holding to tradition, and skilled at keeping you comfortable and well-fed. 

Cheesy Shrimp and Grits.

Southern Hospitality

Many a friendly afternoon and evening is spent on a porch or patio, shaded by oak trees, serenaded by cicadas.  

Mexican Chicken Casserole.

Eat to Love

Oftentimes the question is asked, do we “Live to eat, or eat to live?”  But I think the more relevant way to pose the question should be do we “Love to eat, or eat to love?”

Plum Kuchen (Zwetsghen-kuchen).

So Very Nice

This was my second trip to Europe, I had been the fall before on my honeymoon, but this was now summertime, with all its dynamic bright light and vibrant colors that danced together in the sea and the sky.  Electric life.

Salade Nicoise. Vinaigrette. French Potato Salad.

MMMM…..GINGERBREAD

Many people are totally unfamiliar with this moist, molasses based dessert that is still popular in Scottish tearooms.

Gingerbread.

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