Author Archives: Carol

Plan B & Volunteers: Dinner is Still Served

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Carol

Tiny grape embryos flecked off the vine and into the palm of my hand today, as miserly and insubstantial as grains of sand, victims of a one-two punch: an unseasonably hot spring and ongoing drought. Just a few days ago … Continue reading →

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Romanesco Romance

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Carol

Right now there’s a deluge going on here in Southern California, something we should be happy about, seeing as we’re in the midst of a beastly drought that threatens to destroy crops and livelihoods. But rain like this is troubling … Continue reading →

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In Praise of the Sides

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Carol

I hate turkey. There. I’ve said it. Does this make me a Thanksgiving Grinch? When I was a kid my family only ate turkey on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and we ate it at a relative’s house. I was never impressed … Continue reading →

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The Southern Parfait

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Carol

  First, an announcement, which really does lead into this blog entry, I promise! This past year I dredged up memories of my favorite Southern cocktail, the Coke-and-peanuts combo that I enjoyed during my growing up years in Tennessee, and … Continue reading →

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It’s Howloween!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Carol

You want to see something really scary? I recently started writing a blog entry but then thought, “Hmm, I wonder if I could get this out there to a bigger audience.” So I did. Check it out! “Little Cabinet of … Continue reading →

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