Monthly Archives: January 2019

Still Dancing

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Mary Jane

  Mary Oliver died yesterday at the age of 83. I never met her, but I feel as though I knew her. Perhaps that was her greatest gift. Her poetry was intimate and approachable. Her subjects relatable; her language simple, … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and White Beans

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Mary Jane

  Don’t be dissuaded by the bland looking picture. I didn’t have the fresh basil leaves that would have enhanced the visual appeal of the dish. The flavor totally exceeded the monochromatic presentation. This is an adapted version of a … Continue reading →

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Not For Everyone

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Mary Jane

Funny thing about raw oysters. For some, aversion. A queasy sense of unease as they dwell on the thought that these briny creatures pulsed with life only moments before their shells were severed apart. For others, a flash of pure … Continue reading →

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Re-visiting Pad Thai

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Mary Jane

Based on a recipe from Asian Noodles by Nina Simonds. I adapted the recipe to include chicken and tamarind paste. The end result was really close to the Pad Thai that you would order in a restaurant. Ingredients: 1/4 cup canola … Continue reading →

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Query

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Mary Jane

Question of the day. iPad propped on a treadmill. Streaming a segment of America’s Test Kitchen. Exercising to the sights and sounds of a cooking show. Symbiotic or juxtaposed?

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January Beach

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Mary Jane

Last year on this date, Old Silver was frozen in place. Waves captured in an iron grasp as they rolled towards a snow encrusted beach. Winter had a strangle hold on our shores. Our January beach is peaceful as this … Continue reading →

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Fun Fact of Aging

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Mary Jane

  I  have age related hearing loss. Nothing major. Basically, if something is loud enough, I can hear it. Recheck appointment in two years. I can live with that. One of the fun facts about aging is that you collect … Continue reading →

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And the Years Fly By

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Mary Jane

Added this year’s Christmas card to the collage  on my bulletin board. Children are such a stark indicator of the passage of time. Those chubby babies smiling from early cards are now pre-teens. Photographs can capture a moment in time … Continue reading →

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