My mother, my abuela, and me. Moron de la Frontera, Spain. 1980 I read an article in Saveur the other day that made me smile. It was a piece by Elissa Altman titled "The Smuggler," and it tells the story of how her father became a threat to Canadian … [Read more...] about Smuggling Love Disguised as Pork
The Family Six
Recipe For a Delightful Easter
What's your recipe for a delightful Easter? For me, it's warm air, sunshine, good food, family, gussied-up kids, and an uplifting church service. Some years we get everything but the warmth and sunshine. Raise your hand if you've ever worn your Easter finest under … [Read more...] about Recipe For a Delightful Easter
A Sincere Memo
My, they certainly go all out to reward a new employee on a job well done at Mike's new place of employment!Wait a minute, something's fishy here . . .Elena!!!!!Happy April Fool's Day from our little trickster to yours. … [Read more...] about A Sincere Memo
Carnations Suck. Dads Do Not.
There was that horrible stretch of time in middle school when Valentine's Day was just about the worst holiday a girl could imagine. Or rather, experience. My imagined Valentine's Day was sweep-you-off-your-feet lovely. My actual experience of … [Read more...] about Carnations Suck. Dads Do Not.
Surprised
This is what 35 looks like.Surprised.Surprised that your husband would dare take a picture of you eating cake. Even more surprised that you kind of like the way the picture turned out.Surprised that the sleeping in on a frigid morning while your husband takes the kids to … [Read more...] about Surprised