A few weeks ago I made my semi-annual short trip to New York City. As usual, my agenda was primarily sharing food and wine with friends. Although most recent trips have been by bus on the LimoLiner, this time I … Continue reading
Another online notice — this one on Instagram — alerted me a few weeks ago to an event on a Monday night in Providence, RI. If you don’t know the geography of New England, you might think that another state … Continue reading
Friday night I went into Boston for a late visit to Eataly. I’ve been looking forward to visiting the store again. They have excellent fresh produce and fish, and a superb array of specialties in jars and pasta in packages. … Continue reading
Now let’s see, where were we…. I have not posted anything except for a little music since March. That may be because I haven’t spent two straight weeks at home since the end of January. Traveling and teaching have consumed … Continue reading
Summertime is a great time for food and wine: bountiful farmers markets, travel and visits with family and friends, different grapes and wines for the warm weather and lighter fare. I was not at all disciplined with my blogging this … Continue reading
Last night we participated with more than 40 other couples and fellow congregants in a Progressive Dinner event. The invitation described it: Our Committee invites you to celebrate Israel: The Spice and the Spirit! with dinner at your hosts’ house … Continue reading
Our friends are leaving this Friday for Hawaii until April 1. Can’t say that we blame them for that — the worst of this New England weather is yet to come. In any case, it was a good excuse to … Continue reading
Several years ago one of my most energetic graduate students showed a strong interest in food and cooking, so we often talked about it and shared stories and ideas — along with occasionally discussing the program: engineering management. When he … Continue reading
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Through my contacts in Cambridge and New York, I was able to arrange visits in Friuli, and to get a taste of their wonderful foods and wine. One winery, Edi Keber in Cormons, is partnered with my friend Jan, who … Continue reading
Among our favorite friends and foodies are Pete & Pat, who live in Portland, when they are not in San Miguel. We took a day trip there (to Portland, not San Miguel) to visit them, see their new home, and … Continue reading
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