“The unsaturated fats in wagyu have a low melting point, below 98.6°F, so they literally melt on your tongue, coating taste buds.” —– Wagyu translates to “Japanese cow,” and generally refers to four Japanese breeds: brown, polled, shorthorn, and black. Like wine appellations, the most prized wagyu are raised in accordance with regional rules; the consensus […]
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By Jack A. Atkinson – Editor & Publisher of ARTS&FOOD® I went to a special showing – hosted by a curator – of the new Keith Haring exhibition at Crystal Bridges Museum. . Before we started the tour, we had a cocktail and were given some sratch off paper to have a go at our […]
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The Summer Sky is Unique – It glows with different and brighter shades of blue, white, purple, red, orange, and yellow… depending on the time of day. SUMMER 2026 Anyone who loves life, loves summer! Summer is High Season for Vacations when most individuals and families find the time and resources to pursue the recreations […]
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Welcome to “BOOKENDS” by Jack Atkinson & The Studio Gang – A Country Pop Sound TRACKS: (1) It’s Christmas – Make a Joyful Noise • (2) Woop Woop Your Wild Yelp • (3) Southern Flavors of Childhood • (4) Morning Solitude • (5) Life Gets In The Way • (6) Chasing Dreams • (7) Grateful […]
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Here is a clear review the novel… Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert. Her life did not match her expectations and the novel deals with the consequences that occured from those decisions. There is something unsettling about Madame Bovary. Not because it shocks in the obvious sense, but because it observes with such precision how a […]
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BOOK REPORTS on GREAT BOOKS EDITORS NOTE: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a Clear, Human Story of Love, Status, and Social Rules. I DECIDED TO RESEARCH THIS BOOK BECAUSE THE MOVIE VERSIONS GENERALLY HAVE BORED ME TO TEARS, but the movie makers and story tellers rank it as one of the best plots […]
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(ALBUM) MEARTIST – Awakened Love A New Album by Jack & The Studio Gang Editors Note: This album is made up of songs I wrote and the music is performed by my virtual Country Pop Band “Jack & The Studio Gang.” I have enjoyed writing and producing these songs–touching base with my past when I […]
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Edward Hopper’s painting at the Whitney Museum of American Art, is an example of the magic hour (the morning version). ARTS&FOOD® A Cultural Website and Online Magazine What exactly is ARTS&FOOD®? We are a platform with curated content… created with America’s Cultural Community® in mind–Americans who desire an aesthetic approach to their entire life. There […]
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Salsa Chicken Thighs with Onions and Peppers – Using skin-on, bone-in thighs… sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Ladle your favorite spicy tomato salsa (out of a jar) over each thigh. In an oven-proof skillet pan-fry the thighs with a little olive oil for 8 minutes on each side, scooping the […]
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Microwave Omelette When time and clean-up are the issues, this omelette is two +/- minutes from opening the fridge to breakfast being on the table. Honestly, I am not a proponent of using microwaves for cooking anymore, but this delicious little treat is so convenient and it worked for me when I needed breakfast fast, […]