Definitely a valuable piece of fine art, this oblique pen holder is the most special one in my calligraphy arsenal. It was quite challenging to hide my excitement when the package containing this finally arrived, all the way from Hanoi, Vietnam. There are two major reasons why I am absolutely in love with this writing…
Adobo in Carob and Plum Wine Sauce
To eat Adobo is a birthright. Perfecting the recipe is a different story. Traditionally prepared with pantry basics such as vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns, the magic of adobo derives from the excellent balance of its flavors, in the alchemy of the process. Simmering tames the acidity of the vinegar, which then combines…
Trip to Nuevo Vallarta
Downtown Puerto Vallarta in Mexico is known globally for its winding cobblestone streets lined with bougainvillea. You’ve probably seen this Riviera Nayarit city in the 1964 film “The Night of the Iguana.” The launch of this film prompted an influx of crowd, mostly California’s elite, to this Pacific coast town in the ’60s and ’70s….
Ever heard of Gridley, California?
No? Me neither. But that was before we moved here! I am happy to call this quaint town our home now! Before March 2016, my husband and I have never heard of it but instantly fell in love when we made our fateful Hazel Street turn last Memorial Weekend. We were actually on our way…