The moment the calendar flips to November, I feel a flutter of excitement, the holidays are almost here, bringing with them a gentle wave of warmth that wraps itself around me like one of Mawmaw’s quilts. Year after year, it’s the same comforting trio of celebrations that begin with Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving for our family has […]
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Saturday Date Night: Honey Chili Crisp Chicken Rolotini, baked boneless chicken thighs stuffed with a sauté of vegetables and topped with a soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili crisp sauce; served with a raw zucchini, red pepper, radish, and green onion salad (dressed); and buttered mashed potatoes… at our kitchen table, then, streaming a […]
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Detail of a mural by artist Diego Rivera at the museum (Museo Anahuacalli). Unveiling this Cultural Oasis By our traveling correspondent – Crichton Atkinson Diego Rivera, a towering figure in the annals of Mexican art, was more than just a painter–he was a cultural iconoclast whose bold strokes reshaped the […]
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SOFT BOILED EGGS (by ARTS&FOOD® Editor Jack Atkinson) While growing up, there were about 5 foods that we considered the best possible food treats at the family dining table — soft-boiled eggs were very high on that list. My sister has perfected the boiling time at sea level (recipe below); today our family uses an […]
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Here is a review of The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler: This review provides an overview of the key themes and practical advice from The Art of Happiness. The book emphasizes that happiness is a mental state that can be cultivated through compassion, mindfulness, and […]
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The final harvest from our garden leads to some good food on the table, like this yellow squash, onion, and cherry tomato sauté for breakfast. It breaks down like this. Slice your yellow squash into manageable bite-sized slices (depending on the thickness of the squash). Put some olive oil in a cast iron skillet and […]
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This salad would be a great contribution to any group, church, or neighborhood potluck gathering or BBQ. The salad has a base of vinaigrette dressed arugula greens, then a julienned of fresh basil sprinkled over the arugula, next chunks of large yellow tomatoes are spread around, along with sliced green onions, slices of cucumber, cubes […]
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It’s Saturday Night Date Night and on the menu… Home-made Ragù alla Bolognese served over Italian hand-made pasta, with squid Ink stripes. The meat sauce is outstanding and flavorful, and the pasta is the big impression, star of the show. The Bolognese Sauce Thinly slice one small onion into half rings, then season and sauté […]
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(Source online: EEAGLI) How Couples Meet: A Reflection on Societal Changes Through the Lens of Relationship Formation The way people meet their life partners has evolved dramatically, according to a recent study covering the last 86 years, offering a fascinating snapshot of broad social, technological, and cultural shifts. From the intimate family gatherings of the […]
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(Photo courtesy of Steinway & Sons) The Pianoforte (piano) evolved from the Harpsichord, which evolved from the Harp. The piano is a keyboard instrument that produces sound when its keys are depressed, through engagement of an action whose hammer strike strings. Modern pianos have a row of 88 black and white keys, tuned to a chromatic […]