More than thirty tribes of Mardi Gras Indians are festive highlights as they parade through their respective neighborhoods. They combine African dance with stylized and inventive Native American inspired costumes. The multi layered “Indian Suits”, decorated with beads, sequins and exotic feathers, can take a year to make and can weigh more than 100 pounds! Although most […]
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On December 11, 1980, Ettore Sottsass organized a meeting with designer friends, and in 1981 they formed a design collaborative named MEMPHIS. The name was taken after the Bob Dylan song “Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again” which had been played repeatedly throughout the evening’s meeting. The Memphis Italian Design Group drew […]
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The classic Bloody Mary! If New Year’s Eve is the official “drinking holiday”, then January 1st is the official day for hangovers and hangover cures. The symptoms are usually a dry mouth, nausea, extreme fatigue, dizziness and a headache. For a hangover, most who have experienced one say to find a quiet environment and plan […]
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ART / MUSIC: THE BEATLES ARRIVE IN U.S.A. A While Back – The New York Public Library presented as an exhibition… “Ladies & Gentlemen, THE BEATLES!” Entrance to the N.Y. Library exhibition. In 1964, The Beatles arrived in the United States launching a revolution that changed the course of popular music. Their influence also dramatically […]
Brennan’s BANANAS FOSTER Bananas Foster (flambé table side if possible) 6 Tbs butter 4 Tbs brown sugar 4 ripe bananas, peeled & sliced lengthwise 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup banana liqueur 1 cup white rum 4 scoops vanilla ice cream Melt butter in a chafing dish or skillet. Add brown sugar and blend. Add bananas […]
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Winnie-the-Pooh, also called Pooh Bear and Pooh, is a fictional anthropomorphic teddy bear created by English author A. A. Milne and English illustrator E. H. Shepard. The first collection of stories about the character was the book Winnie-the-Pooh (1926), and this was followed by The House at Pooh Corner (1928). Milne also included a poem about the bear in the […]
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MAMA G’S TOMATO SAUCE BY SUE GIAMBELLUCA (THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN WRITTEN DOWN. USUALLY, IT IS MADE BY FAMILY MEMBERS, FROM MEMORY–A PINCH OF THIS, A PLAM FULL OF THAT!) The recipe is information that has been passed down through the generations, most recently from Judy Giambelluca, and Grandma […]
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VEGAN or MEAT STIR FRY – I don’t know why we don’t make stir-fry more often? Cook a pot of white rice. For vegan, it only takes a frying pan, chopped veggies, a splash of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar. Serve the stir-fry in individual bowls over rice and finish with a […]
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ABOVE: Margarita Hor d’Oeuvre using a toothpick as a skewer to hold a bite of cherry tomato, a ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, and a fresh basil leaf, all drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette. Passed Appetizers… make for the best cocktail parties. Below are some more suggestions for Hor d’Oeuvres you can serve at your […]
Turkey Bolognese Sauce with Pasta Made some just today, fabulous! (2015 posting) Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey meat 1 small onion 1 green bell pepper 3 stalks celery 1 small jar of mild salsa 3 tablespoons tomato ketchup 2 tablespoons of favorite BBQ sauce 2-3 tablespoons olive oil Steak Seasoning salt Cajun Seasoning Directions – Dice […]