“Life itself is the proper binge.” – Julia Child Buenos Aires – I’m getting a bit behind on my posts, but this week looks relaxed enough to catch up on quite a few waiting in the wings. Jumping back to last Wednesday and an invitation to guide a friend and writer on a bit of… Read More A Day of Eating
“I think at the beginning, it was more of a chic thing to do for the very rich. But then as sushi was made more available to the general public… the fear factor of it broke down.” – Sang Woo, author Buenos Aires – When I wrote about Sushi Pop and Che Sushi, and have… Read More Peace… Out
Sometimes we just don’t want to go out for brunch. And huevos rancheros fit the bill yesterday….
“Oh, how I love duck confit. The crisp skin, the unctuous flavorful meat. There are few things better. Seriously. It’s up there with bacon.” – Michael Ruhlman, Notes from the Food World Buenos Aires – Private party this last week for the coaching staff of U of Chicago’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, most of… Read More Duck, Duck…
“Art therapy is of assistance mainly as a distraction from an individual’s problems. The problems do not go away purely from painting but give the brain a respite and a chance to fill the eyes with colour and form.” – Sarah Cannell, artist Buenos Aires – I was sitting around on Thursday afternoon, my lunch… Read More Art Therapy
“On the day we mark the Sivas Congress’ 90th anniversary, we feel proud as a nation of both the work so far, and the continuing work to make our country progress in unity. The fact that all segments of our society act in line with a sense of maintaining our unity and state makes us… Read More Shaping Things Up
“Get to know other worlds, if only for comparison. I am near, too near for him to dream of me.” – Wislawa Szymborska, Polish poet & essayist Buenos Aires – There should be rule. And the rule would be, don’t tell me that place X is the “best”, “ultimate”, “most amazing”, “stunning”, “incredible” spot to… Read More In Comparison to…
“If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it.” – Herodotus, Greek Historian Buenos Aires – Sometimes I simply find historical timelines of events to be amusing – I mean, who kept track that the Greco-Persian… Read More A Mere 2,400 Years On…