I unwrapped a package of plump, fresh green asparagus yesterday, savoring in advance the lunch I was going to make for myself. Steamed asparagus tossed with a bit of butter, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, and garlic. Simple, delicious. While the asparagus was having its cellular structure modified by the introduction of heat in the form … Continue reading The Philosophy of Asparagus
I was in our local French supermarket the other day when I spied some packages of California almonds. Now, the usual almonds we get around here are from Turkey or Israel, and they taste just fine, but I grew up around California almonds in California, so in a moment of expat nostalgia, I bought a … Continue reading Almond Dilemma
Last night I watched a baffling bit of television that focused on people – mostly in the United States – who are busily preparing to survive the end of the world. From what I can tell, they agree more on the impending end of the world more than on the specifics of why the end … Continue reading Sustainable Habits – Water