Ideal 20th Century Kitchens
Ideal 20th Century KitchensNick and Nora Charles and Asta in "The Thin Man" --The Art Deco backgrounds of their beautiful apartment included a pure 1930s kitchen.Yesterday I briefly explored the idea that the art of the twentieth century might, like the art of earlier centuries, be an interesting source of visual information …
Twentieth Century Kitchens
Twentieth Century KitchensWhen we want to know what a kitchen was like in the 17th or 18th century, we take a look at the paintings and other art works of the artists of that time. Works by Chardin (1699-1779) in France or Jan Steen (1626- 1669) and many others during the Dutch Golden Age give us wonderful insight into life …
At the Mall
At the MallSome things at the mall are a bit surrealistic. Well, not really. Just a little over-the-top. From our trip to Tyson's Corner last Saturday ......Cake pops from Crumbs Bakery; flavors -- peanut butter and candy corn.Other successes: skinny jeans from Hollister;a sweater from American Eagle.Miss Pigg…
Polish Dinner
Polish DinnerSunday we had dinner at the Senator Restaurant in the Old City of Warsaw. We were invited by our friends Renata, Marek, and Michal, after a day at the new Jewish Museum and a splendid castle. (I'll be writing about them on Maetravels.)First we walked through the Old City at sunset.The inviting rest…
Jewish-Style Polish Food, Krakow
Jewish-Style Polish Food, KrakowWe have now returned home from Poland, bringing memories and many photos, material for several follow-up blog posts. I'm starting with my most fascinating food experience, eating at the Ariel restaurant in the former Jewish quarter of Krakow. We traveled to Krakow from Warsaw Saturday morning on a v…
Aromas of the day
Aromas of the dayWarsaw Farmers Market: HerbsDill: the whole farmer's market smelled like dill, and it flavors much of the food we have eatenThe other main smell was dill and garlic from pickles -- just like at the delicatessens of my childhood…
Lunch in Old Warsaw
Lunch in Old WarsawYesterday I walked around Old Warsaw (see this) and ate lunch in a very picturesque restaurant. I tried the beetroot soup with "ravioli" -- I would have called them dumplings. Also a salad. Very delicious. I have also eaten pirogies. Last night, Len's small conference hosted dinner at a castle owned…
Appetizing Slide Show
Appetizing Slide ShowI'm done with my recent little reading project on the history of Latin American and especially Mexican food -- but I loved this slide show on the New York Times: Seeking Tacos in their Purest Form. Doesn't this look good?From the slide show--"Tacos from Reyes Deli: left, the chorizo taco,subtle but …
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