I was slow-cooking this beef onion stew yesterday, when halfway through I realised what it needed most was more thyme. As you see, I threw in a big handful, and, later, even more. Lovely, heavenly thyme, so slender and delicate,…
poetry
Food Poems That Made Me Smile Today
American poet Arthur Macy seemed to have a sense of humour. The few poems of his I’ve read are neither grand nor long-winded, but quite touchingly simple, with a good-natured wink at life. Here are two food related poems I…
Memories, History and a Poem
I’ve written elsewhere about my mother, and her relationship to food growing up during hard times in Eastern Europe. I wrote this poem quite some time ago in honour of her memory, and memories. I think it sits well on…
Once, a Challenge – A Poem
(UPDATE: Speaking of Magritte, was fascinated to see one of his paintings “L’empire des lumières” sold for a record $US121 million in November, 2024. Was also fascinated to see that it was part of a PRIVATE collection.) It seems to…
The Moon and A Poem
While the primary purpose of the website’s about recipes, I have put “writing and life” in the description. That’s also part of what I’m hoping to pass on to my daughter. So, here’s some writing — a haiku. I enjoy…
The Road Less Traveled
What got me thinking about Robert Lee Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” was a reunion with old friends. I was the least successful amongst a group of strong individuals. That shouldn’t bother me, but … I always thought Frost’s poem…
