Philippe de Montebello was the world-famous and amazing director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for 31 years). When I was about 24, I visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC for the first time. (There are 7 million works of art in The Met.) I put on my acoustic guide, […]
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Jan
Jan
Tacos made for a great light meal — very fun, very easy! Recipe: INGREDIENTS Buy some corn taco shells at the grocery Buy a package of taco seasoning at the grocery Buy some ground turkey at the grocery (yes, you can use beef; we prefer turkey) Buy tomatoes, an onion, shredded Mexican cheese mix, and […]
04
Jan
Jan
BEST EVER! DINNER PARTY = LASAGNA How we made it: INGREDIENTS YOU NEED: – One deep lasagna pan – 1 box Barilla Wavy Lasagne —-Tomato Meat Sauce— (Canned crushed tomatoes with your own seasonings would be more classic, we opted for the following) – 2 Jars Rao’s Homemade Tomato Sauce (1 Mushroom & Bell Pepper, + […]
04
Jan
Jan
For those who must eat Mexican at least once a week. In a buttered casserole dish, cover the bottom with enchilada sauce, Place flour tortillas to form a base, and spread cooked and taco-seasoned ground turkey mixed with diced tomatoes, green chili salsa, black beans, and enchilada sauce (cheese)… Make two layers (tortillas & meat […]
04
Jan
Jan
Henri Matisse’s Jazz is a limited-edition art book containing prints of colorful cut-paper collages accompanied by the artist’s thoughts. It was first issued on September 30, 1947, by art publisher Tériade. The portfolio, characterized by vibrant colors, poetic texts, and circus and theater themes, marks Matisse’s transition to a new medium. Jazz by Henri Matisse comprises a set of 20 color […]
04
Jan
Jan
SHE, A History of Adventure, is a novel by the English writer H. Rider Haggard, published in book form in 1887 following serialization in The Graphic magazine between October 1886 and January 1887. She was extraordinarily popular upon its release and has never been out of print. The story is a first-person narrative that follows the journey of Horace Holly and […]
04
Jan
Jan
In the heart of a world blanketed by silent snow, time seems to slow down, and the white landscape softens all sounds. With the shorter days and frigid temperatures, winter, by its nature, is less hurried, and our time is mainly spent indoors. Simple pleasures like reading and sipping a cup of steaming coffee can […]
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Nov
Nov
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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Oct
Oct
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 […]