Author Archives: Jim

Mom & Indian Nuts

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Jim

Mom had a fastidious nature, and often pursued activities that required attention to detail.  And more important, it would be the small pieces of endeavor that produced a finished result of significantly greater scale.  This could be seen in her collection of … Continue reading →

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Not Well Known, But… #72

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Jim

The history of contemporary culture is littered with institutions and things that have been adapted from earlier institutions and things, & in many instances the adaptation represents a startling departure from its original use. Consider the rotisserie.  It maybe part … Continue reading →

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Veal Paprikash and 2018 MISC Pinot Noir “Bryson’s Block”

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Jim

The first time I had Veal Paprikash was when I visited Budapest as part of my “hosteling in Europe” tour in the summer of 1969.  This was after I had been to Moscow and Leningrad, and Hungarian cuisine was a … Continue reading →

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Tuscan White Bean Soup and Casar Godello ’18

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Jim

Early full disclosure:  I’m not a huge fan of soups.  Yes, I can selectively love them, particularly at the hands of skilled practitioners of making: French onion soup, New England clam chowder, minestrone  & matzoh ball soup (and I admit that I will … Continue reading →

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