Author Archives: Jim

The Courtship of Reginald & Gwyneth

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Jim

R: Musca domestica… The adults are about 5-8 mm long. Their thorax is grey with four longitudinal dark lines on the back. The whole body is covered with hair-like projections. The females are slightly larger than the males, and have a … Continue reading →

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Welcome Desdemona!

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Jim

You might think I’m crazy spending $22,000 on a truffle pig.  Crazy like fox!  Do you know how much truffles cost an ounce?  They are not called “black diamonds” for nothing!  Napoleon III had a 150 carat truffle mounted in … Continue reading →

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Note on the Fridge

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Jim

Calpurnia: I’m off to Pompey’s Theatre and then to the Senate.  Much to do before I take the army to crush the Parthian Empire.  Meantime, before I leave I have to bring the Senators to heel.  And before I crack … Continue reading →

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Turks & Caicos Pork Chops w/Mango-Mint Salsa

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Jim

Maybe I’m just fed up with the winter.  Or maybe I’m thinking that a year ago I was walking my youngest daughter down the aisle in Turks & Caicos, enjoying the turquoise Caribbean Sea and the amazing fresh, spicy and … Continue reading →

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