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May
African art is not a monolith but a tapestry of diverse practices and expressions. Each piece, whether ancient or contemporary, offers insight into the values, histories, and experiences of the cultures from which they emerge. The global appreciation and recognition of African art continue to grow, celebrating its profound impact on the world’s artistic landscape. […]
Jun
SUMMER 2022 – What a crazy 2 1/2 years this has been, the Covid-19 Pandemic kept everyone cooped up and masked up… then came the craziest real estate buying frenzy in American history… then came the supply-chain crisis, Russia invading Ukraine taking a hit on oil prices–gasoline prices started soaring… China decided to lock down […]
Jan
SHU MAI for dinner at home (pork & chicken/vegetable). I would prefer freshly made dumplings, but seriously, we are not always near Chinatown in NYC, or a dumpling/dim sum restaurant in any US city. SHU MAI, which is a Cantonese dim sum, is available frozen at many grocery stores, these were from our local Trader Joe’s. […]
Jan
Sashimi vs Sushi – The Japanese word “Sushi” is derived from a word meaning “sour rice”. The flavored sticky rice that wraps around the raw fish, vegetables, etc., is what we call “sushi”. Most Americans think sushi means “raw fish”. The Japanese word “sashimi” describes a piece of raw fish.
Jan
“The Goldfinch” – A painting, plus a book and movie with this painting as the centerpiece of the plot. The Goldfinch, in Dutch, “Het Puttertje”, is a painting by Carel Fabritius (c.1654) of a chained bird (goldfinch), is an oil painting on panel, 13.2” by 9”. The work belongs to the collection of the Mauritshuis […]
Jan
This dish was so easy to make. We love buttery quality of sea bass. The recipe calls for sake, but white wine can be substituted. 4 thick fish fillets salt & pepper 4 Tbsp. Chinese Black Bean sauce, (available at asian grocery stores, and on line) 8 Tbsp. sake (or any white wine) 1 1/2 […]
Jan
A New Orleans’ recipe we enjoy, Pascal’s Shrimp Speciality… Shrimp Manale. Recipe for Shrimp Manale Ingredients: * 1 pound (21-25 count) shrimp, heads removed * 5 tsp Manale Spice (see below) * 1/2 tsp minced garlic * 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce * 1/4 tsp Louisiana hot sauce * 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil * […]
Dec
CASSEROLES ARE THE BEST OPTIONS FOR BUFFETS… EGGPLANT CASSEROLES 2 c. eggplant (cooked and drained)1 med. onion (chopped)1 #2 can tomatoes (drained)1 1/2 c. grated American cheese4 eggs1 c. cornbread crumbs Sauté onion in 2 tablespoons oil or butter, add eggplant and tomatoes. Mash with a potato masher. Stir until the mixture looks like scrambled […]