We Are Curious Hamburger Lovers
Daughter Stacy says " Stop, I need to try an In and Out Burger." On our way to the BioSphere in Oro Valley, AZ, it was time for lunch. The server say our hestation and asked if we had visited before. When we answered no, she proceeded to explain all the menu...
Mexican Zucchini or Greek Zucchini?
Shopping in the produce market in Tarpon Springs, Fl ( a Greek-majority community), this dense zucchini was called a Greek Zucchini. Now shopping and cooking in Tucson, AZ, I am surprised to find it labeled Mexican Zucchini. Will the real genus of this zucchini be...
From Window Dresser to Top of the Fashion World—Georgio Armani
Just time for a quick visit to this museum in centro Milano. Each piece, whether dresses, shoes, purses, jewelry is marked with the year and season of the collection. Armani bought these "silos" that were used to store food which Armani believes is "essential for...
Clever Gelato “Meal” in Tucson at Frost Gelato
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Potato Latke and all the trimmings
TUCSON for Christmas— Quite the Quiche Breakfast
Karen's Quiche's (Cherry Tomato and Broccoli for today) are the best with the best ingredients-heavy cream, organic free-range eggs and Jarlsberg cheese.
London, Ontario—Don’t Worry, Beet Juice to the Rescue!
December 1 freezing rain here in London (et al). New Horizons 20th Anniversary Concert is at 1:30pm. Residents shared this information about BEET JUICE— Roads are spread with this mixture before the storm. Chemistry at work. "When mixed with salt brine, beet juice...
Cooper’s Hawk, Dayton Ohio—a new social wine concept for me
Buy a membership, choose the wines you wish to sample and you are on your way to a very social evening. We also brought the wine to our table and enjoyed the Best Crispy Brussels Sprouts to date. Winery located in Illinois and sources "juice" from all over. Several...
Overnight in Montreal—Bagels, Patisserie, Culinary Dinner and Revenue Zone Tickets
Of course, Montreal Bagels are famous. We stopped at 2 bakeries, Real Bagels and St. Viateur ( https://www.stviateurbagel.com). Quite a production scene. Huge pile of dough, cut into long ropes, shaped, dipped into honey water, baked in wood burning huge oven, then...
Views of Ottawa—Canadian Museum of History, etc.
Lots to do in Ottawa including tours of Senate and House of Commons (in temporary digs during 10 year restoration of Parliament buildings). Great walking town, wide sidewalks, Sparks St. promenade (no cars), public art and great food. Oops, no changing of the guard...