The curious do not understand my interest in Mexico, so uncultured and so dangerous. To those fearful I suggest the cultural excursions of the National Institute of Anthropology and History. I am sure they will put you at ease. There is one within the city almost every day, and out of town most weekends. The … More Mexico
I went down to the Gulf. Where I was the water was clear and you could walk on sand. There was a breeze, so there were little waves with sun glinting on them. Pennants snapped, and seagulls cawed. Axé.
This is Lincoln’s birthday, and Darwin’s, too. I am in Houston, where I had my hair cut at Michael Lyndon. Then I went to the Ménil Collection, including the Rothko Chapel, the Byzantine Chapel, and the Cy Twombley Gallery. These last two truly amazed me, and I had not been to them before. In the … More February 12
“Soleil de la conscience” des mutations de notre monde…. Qui sait qu’un homme d’une importance considérable pour ses semblables est mort jeudi matin à Paris? Axé.
The ice returned, and then the sun came out. A retired professor is taking one of my courses. He says I am a brilliant lecturer. I have given this course before. Most courses of interest to me, I only get to give once since needs and fashions change, and since we are so short staffed. … More Yemanjá
Now the ice has melted. The sun came out, and then the crescent moon. The days are much longer now, and we eat from winter gardens. 1. The best winter food, as we know from Peru, is a vegetable stew in a meaty broth, and speaking more generally cooked vegetables are the thing to eat … More Waxing Moon
Mardi Gras morning won’t be long! Axé.
Eggs poached in tomatoes in the Mediterranean style, are one of the most refreshing and sustaining dishes one can eat. So much winter food takes a long time to cook, but you can make this in a flash. Here are the true recipes. What I do, though, is wait until I have leftover marinara sauce. … More Uova al pomodoro
It is cold, cold, and I dislike it because there are no truly functional heating systems here. The pipes froze and we were without water, and now there will be ice. I would prefer it were snow. In this state I am not fully functional, yet I seem to have cooked well. Although I hardly … More Radishes, Tea and Leeks
“The las’ time I came over to Foché’s ball I got caught in the rain on my way up to my cousin’s house, an’ my dress! J’vous réponds! it was a sight. Li’le mo’, I would miss the ball. As it was, the dress looked like I’d wo’ it weeks without doin’-up.” Axé.
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