Cuba Revisited: Day 1 – The Rolling Stones
My second visit to Cuba, at this historic time, begins with seeing The Rolling Stones.
read moreCelebrating Dooky Chase’s Restaurant and Ms. Leah Chase
Ms. Leah Chase’s 93rd birthday celebration, and the 75th anniversary of Dooky Chase’s restaurant.
read moreRemembering Paul Prudhomme and Crawfish Cornbread Dressing
New Orleans lost two towering figures this fall – legendary music producer and singer/songwriter, Allen Toussaint from the music world, and seminal American chef, Paul Prudhomme from the world of food.
read moreMourning the Loss of a Gentle Spirit
A very gentle spirit left us this week- Rapunzel, a foster dog who came to stay for what I thought would be a few weeks, but ended up staying for close to five years.
read moreRoad Trip: El Paso, New Mexico and a Lunch Stop in Tuscon, AZ
Driving through the small town American Southwest, and a lunch stop at Pasco Kitchen and Lounge in Tucson, AZ.
read moreRoad Trip: First Stop – Lafayette, LA
Off on a road trip – that very American phenomenon. First stop – Lafayette, Louisiana -for a great lunch.
read moreRace, Southern Food and an Upside Down Peach Pecan Pie
The issue of race is never too away when contemplating Southern food, and a recipe for Upside Down Peach Pecan Pie – an old “plantation” recipe.
read moreThe Morning Call in City Park
A very pleasant (almost) fall morning at The Morning Call in City Park.
read moreHigh Above – and on – Sedona
A private scenic overlook at Sky Ranch Lodge, in breathtaking Sedona, is the perfect spot for making friends and contemplating life transitions.
read moreLunching at Blanco’s- a Pretty Damn Good “Chain” Restaurant in Phoenix
Lunching at Blanco’s- a Pretty Damn Good “Chain” Restaurant in Phoenix. Is it worthy of my dining dollars?
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