“Under the… new hypothesis [of Continental Drift] certain geological concepts come to acquire a new significance amounting in a few cases to a complete inversion of principles, and the inquirer will find it necessary to re-orient his ideas. For the first time he will get glimpses… of a pulsating restless earth, all parts of which… Read More Continental Drift
“Roughly translated from the Italian, fare la scarpetta means to wipe your plate clean with a hunk of bread—a practice that, depending upon the culinary circles you travel in, is considered either a sign of bad breeding or a compliment to the chef.” – Robin Raisfeld & Rob Patronite, NY Magazine New York City –… Read More No Longer a Lost Sole
There are some oligarchs that make me want to bite them just as one crunches into a carrot or a radish.” – Eva Perón Buenos Aires – While I have been to quite a few events held in the garden or dining room of the Museo Evita, and toured the museum once a few years… Read More You Must Love Me
Sun, sea, wine and red meat every day. Scientists say a village in Sardinia holds the key to long life.” – Robert Hardman, UK Daily Mail Buenos Aires – While I’m gathering my thoughts and notes on Supreme Director Posadas, I thought I’d fill in the time with a little diversion…. A “giara” is a… Read More Welcome to The Plateau
Venice combined business prowess, backed by naval power, with her unique form of republican government to create the most enduring independent state in history. The Most Serene Republic of Venice was the world’s longest enduring independent state, far eclipsing all others. The Dutch Republic has existed for 214 years. The United States has endured for… Read More Most Serene
Please don’t retouch my wrinkles. It took me so long to earn them.” – Anna Magnani, actress Buenos Aires – You may have noticed that recently our Casa S themes have been getting more and more offbeat – moving away from various Republic Days and Independence Days and such. It’s only semi-intentional – part of… Read More Mamma Roma
Tomika: “Why aren’t you on a diet?” Dewey: “Because I like to eat. Is that such a crime?” – From School of Rock New York City – It’s not a crime, but it’s not helping my waistline on this trip… I do like to eat, and I’m sort of packing in places left and right,… Read More School of Rock… errr… Wine
“What he said to bite, I bit.” – Jiang Qing, Chinese revolutionary Buenos Aires – With the holiday season upon us we haven’t been spending a lot of time out eating in restaurants. However, here and there I’ve managed a lunch somewhere with friends and at least gotten a taste of a few places I… Read More Gang of Four