Latin American food fiesta featuring…Chiles. Jalapeños in the guacamole. NM Hatch in the sausage. Guajillos in the salad dressing. First try at arepas was surprisingly easy. I baked mine rather than frying to save some calories. Only to be completely … Continue reading Chiles, Chiles, Chiles…
I was first introduced to the wonderful cuisine of Vietnam while living outside of Washington, DC in the early 90s. So different from other Asian cuisines, but still similar. French influenced, but retaining enough of its simplicity to make it … Continue reading Someday…..Vietnam
We are experiencing a beautiful influx of migrating Monarch butterflies here in Wilmington, NC. They are particularly drawn to lantana and butterfly bush…especially this one in our neighborhood! www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/m/monarch-butterfly Can you see them? Take a closer look! Many thanks to my neighbors Paul and Bonnie for brightening my day! Continue reading Danaus plexippus in NC
Eating healthy with vegetarian middle eastern dishes is easy. Sunday supper with the bounty of our family garden and and a few extras. Fattoush salad with garden tomatoes, parsley and mint tossed with mixed greens, toasted pita and tahini dressing. Kasseri cheese and oil cured olives.GF My mom’s favorite cucumber salad.GF Recipe to follow…. Homemade falafel and green beans with onions and shatta round out the feast.GF Vegetarian is so refreshing on a hot summer night! Helen’s Cucumber Salad 2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers 1 tsp. Salt 1/2 red (or yellow)sweet onion, sliced thin 1/2 cup greek yogurt or labne … Continue reading Middle Eastern Feast
Great finds today @portcityproduce2 and @seaviewcrabcompany just up the road from me in little old Wilmington, N.C.. Burgundy okra roasted in bacon fat was crispy and fun to eat. Black sea bass from my favorite fish monger, broiled with a lightly browned butter sauce was flaky and moist. Tri-color quinoa with spring onions rounded out the meal. Local is ALWAYS best! Continue reading Local sources
This past week we took a short trip to Fayetteville, NC to help with the rebuilding of homes destroyed by the flooding from Hurricane Matthew and its after-effects. Our team came from all over the US. We were brought together by the IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities), a organization that does charitable work all around the globe. The IOCC partners with NCCUMC (North Carolina Council of United Methodist Churches) to bring volunteers to the most needy sites after a tragedy strikes. After seeing some of the devastation that occurred in Fayetteville and Lumberton, NC, we all gained a new appreciation … Continue reading Traveling for good
My Daughter’s Godmother was, well, God-like – http://wp.me/p5dVzn-6V Miss you Steph! Continue reading Cancer sucks more than a Dyson….
Parishioners and friends of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Wilmington, NC turned out in force today to package meals for Stop Hunger Now. Donations are always welcome. http://www.shn.secure.force.com 20,000+ meals packed today! Continue reading STOP HUNGER NOW
Uber to the harbor. Rainbow in tow. Largest banyan tree in the world. Front Street, Lahaina. So much fun cruisin’ Hawaiian style with JV on the Princess. Great music.Great food. Great views! 30 years in one night together. Aloha. Continue reading Anniversary cruise,Lahaina
Ok. Here’s my disclaimer…I AM DEATHLY AFRAID OF HEIGHTS…..But, I am on a once in a lifetime vacation with my husband of 30 years and it is time to conquer my fears! So, we picked the big Kahuna of zip lining tours….7 lines, over 2 miles and quite the hike up. First thing we do after a ride halfway up the hill in a really nice van is cross over the bridge you see in the second picture below. That bridge crossing almost ended the tour for me. Winds were close to 37mph today, so it was dicey….to say the … Continue reading Zip..zip..zip, Kapalua
