I forgot about New Jersey last night. On a typical night I am awake around 3:00 a.m. Tizi wakes me up, or I wake her up. We’re very quiet about it, being awake at 3:00 a.m., very considerate, very careful not to disturb each other, even though I have already disturbed her, or she has…More
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Chard and Cabbage
Dirt is not a condiment. The good thing about Swiss Chard is the problem with it. Though increasingly available in chain markets, like Kroger, chard is more likely a farmer’s market item. That means those gorgeous bouquets you pick up are going to be sandy, dirty, in need of 2-3 rinses before you cook them. More
More Not Most–and who is the more ignorant
When Tizi and I argue about which of us is the most ignorant, I usually win. Case in point, we’re walking home from a local grocery store early this afternoon. I’m carrying a plastic bag with a can of whipped cream inside. It’s going to come in handy later. She’s talking about the Futurists, a…More
East Winds: A Review
The allure of travel is complex. It is an escape from routine. It enlarges our understanding of a greater world. And, we hope, travel provides an opportunity for soul searching and self discovery. Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love comes to mind. In her deeply engaging memoir, East Winds: A Global Quest to Reckon with Marriage,…More
Lambalot–roasted, cooled, sliced
Lamb sandwiches for lunch today. I’m slicing and toasting ciabatte rolls from Trader Joes and laying thin sheets of sliced lamb roast over them. Die and go to heaven. And I have these two people to thank: Sebastiano Pazzini and Lisa Canducci Bailey. The explanation:More