Food
The Day Of My Hysterectomy
I was scheduled for a 6:45 am check in at the hospital, and a 8:45 am surgery. Michael and I arrived and got checked in. We were shown to my pre-op room. I was told to strip down to “nothing but what God gave you” and wipe my whole body down with some special wipes. […]
In Memory – Bourdain
One year ago today, I woke up and sauntered into the kitchen for breakfast. Within a minute or two my husband entered, just before heading off to work. He asked me, Have you heard the news? As he was asking this question, he pulled me into a hug. No, I said. There was no way […]
Cooking Sous Vide, A How To Guide
Sous-vide (soo-vide) (French for “under vacuum”) is a method of cooking in which food is sealed in a vacuum-sealed plastic pouch then placed in a temperature-controlled water bath (an accurately regulated temperature much lower than normally used for cooking). The intent is to cook the item evenly, ensuring that the inside is properly cooked without […]
Outraged
outrage noun 1 widespread public outrage: indignation, fury, anger, rage, disapproval, wrath, resentment. 2 it is an outrage: scandal, offense, insult, injustice, disgrace. 3 the bomb outrage: atrocity, act of violence/wickedness, crime, wrong, barbarism, inhumane act. verb his remarks outraged his parishioners: enrage, infuriate, incense, anger, scandalize, offend, give offense to, affront, shock, horrify, disgust, […]
Dear Olympia Restaurants and Food Service Establishments
If you’ve ever had food poisoning, you feel as if you are going to die, in fact, after several hours of painful stomach cramps as well as violent diarrhea and vomiting, you kind of wish for death. It’s really one of the worst experiences you can have. It starts with a mild tummy ache that […]
South Beach Food and Wine Festival
My husband and I had the great privilege recently of staying with some amazing friends for a few days while we all attended the South Beach (Sobe) Food and Wine Festival in Miami, Florida. Our adventure started with a red-eye flight from Seattle, WA to Miami, FL. After landing in Miami at 8 am, we […]
Dinner with a Master Bladesmith
A few months ago I stumbled upon a short video series entitled Raw Craft on You Tube sponsored by The Balvenie (a distillery located in Ireland producing a unique range of single malt whiskies). The series is hosted by Anthony Bourdain (the American chef, author and TV personality). To quote the Raw Craft web site, […]
Drive
dictionary.com drive – to strive vigorously toward a goal or objective; to work, play, or try wholeheartedly and with determination. Psychology: an inner urge that stimulates activity or inhibition; a basic or instinctive need. __________________________________ Several months ago I had a breakthrough of sorts. While working on personal development with someone I’ll refer to as […]
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Graciousness and Class
Gone, it seems are the days of mailed Thank You notes and hostess gifts. When I was young, my mother insisted that my Christmas Thank You notes were written and mailed within one week after the Holiday. I email them now, but none-the-less, I still send them. As our times have changed, etiquette has had […]