Author Archives: Jim

Twice Recognized

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Jim

The only invention as perfect as the English Sonnet… he knew little of sonnets.  “Shakespeare wrote them,” he thought.  “But I know a fair amount about Martinis”.  And that is to what the great American writer of letters, H.L. Mencken was referring, when … Continue reading →

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Gefilte Fish in Film

Posted on September 12, 2007 by Jim

Cold fish “meatloaf”… that about sums up this delicacy called gefilte fish.  A delicacy that is unappetizing in its appearance as it sounds.  Yet, for a small percentage of population (a very small percentage of the population), it is a dish that is associated … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time of the Year… Again

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Jim

And no, I’m not talking about football.  It’s the time of the year when we wish, to those to whom it’s appropriate, a “Happy New Year.”  I am referring to the Jewish New Year.  Yes, yes… this is all confusing … Continue reading →

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The Best Kept Secret

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Jim

I loved my Aunt Meggie’s oatmeal raisin cookies.  They were firm without being hard, chewy without being soft, just enough raisins to make each one a treat… and, this was the important part, there were always plenty of them on … Continue reading →

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