“It’s not the end of the world, but you can see it from there.” – Pierre Elliott Trudeau I was contacted by a local representative for Bodega del Fin del Mundo, the Winery at the End of the World, about trying their wines, some of which I’ve had before. Some of them are good, some… Read More Not Quite the End of the World

“…belief in resurrection gives meaning to life….” Not being a catholic boy of any sort, and it being the midst of passover, the idea of putting on an easter dinner was not something that normally would have occurred to me, but, so many people asked that we decided to offer one. Nothing directly traditional as… Read More Dish Resurrection

Pony Express St. JOSEPH, MISSOURI to CALIFORNIA in 10 days or less. WANTED YOUNG, SKINNY, WIRY FELLOWS not over eighteen, must be expert riders, willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred. Wages $25 per week. APPLY PONY EXPRESS STABLES St. JOSEPH , MISSOURI That was the ad, 150 years ago, for the opening run to… Read More The Pony Express

“Founded in 2008, by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, Canada, with the help of the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia, Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26, people from around the globe are asked to wear purple and spread the word about epilepsy.” –… Read More A Day of Purple

“In the fifties a lemon meringue pie meant a person with a sour disposition. Today it is quite commonly used as a euphemism for lesbian.” Who knew? A little private dinner this last week. Four of the dishes you’ve seen before… Sole Tartare though I think I’ve improved the presentation a bit. Broccoli Rabe &… Read More The Meringue

“France has more need of me than I have need of France.” – Napoleon Bonaparte I realize that the majority of my posts over the last couple of weeks have focused on Casa S and my pastry classes – it’s not that I’m not getting out and doing other things, but I’ve been using a… Read More News Flash! Napoleon Marches on Paris!

Girl Scout: Is this made from real lemons? Wednesday: Yes. Girl Scout: I only like all-natural foods and beverages, organically grown, with no preservatives. Are you sure they’re real lemons? Pugsley: Yes. Girl Scout: Well, I’ll tell you what. I’ll buy a cup if you buy a box of my delicious Girl Scout cookies. Do… Read More Girls, Girls, Girls

“The traditional Mediterranean diet is firmly rooted in the earth. The warm, sunny climate, the long growing season, mild winter, and fertile soil of this region have long provided its inhabitants with delicious, fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and nuts. It is, and has always been, a plant-based cuisine, one that never depended on animal… Read More Mediterranean Veggies