Witness Fish Wednesday in progress, before the plate! I tossed the broccoli in a little dijon and balsamic sauce and added extra olive oil to the quinoa. The salmon we had pretty much as you see it, first braised in a little chili oil and lime, then steamed to cook it the rest of the …
When I was a younger lass, fresh to Seattle and hopped up on long summer days and citrus thinner, it was not unheard of for me to jump in the car at dawn, go for a 16 mile day hike, and make it back in time to eat BBQ in the garden. If that sounds …
Click here for Bon Odori music (Windows Media Player) and here for pictures. During the Bon Odori festival in Seattle, our Japanese American neighbors put on traditional dress and dance in the streets to honor their ancestors. There are taiko drums and snacks and exhibits in the Buddhist temple. It’s also a very welcoming festival …
Click the dead end for our Vegas photos. I can see that under certain circumstances, say, with several thousand to blow without regret or explanation, Vegas might be “fun.” One could book a suite with a view of the strip, buy excellent seats for the most expensive shows in town, head over to Dolce …
What’s the plural of Elvis, anyway? On the Las Vegas strip I saw three, two talking to each other. Frankly, that doesn’t seem right and it kind of blows the illusion. When the one in the baby blue jump suit is three blocks away from the one in the black rhinestone jumpsuit, it looks like …
It is 106 degrees. It’s unbearable, but we’re all walking around pretending it’s okay. “It’s DRY heat,” we’re saying, while gallon after gallon of bottled water is washing through our pores. I didn’t expect Vegas to be a detoxing experience, and it’s not like my diet is encouraging that, but i can barely stay hydrated. …