There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~Anaïs Nin
Doni Chamberlain
“Chase down your passion like it’s the last bus of the night.” ~ Glade Byron Addams
“It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes.” Douglas Adams, writer
Pommes Frites Flunks Fantasy
By Doni Greenberg
Food fantasies get me in trouble. Take pommes frites, for example, that mother of all French fries whose loose translation means “potatoes fried.” Pommes frites– “pum-freet.“ Any food pronounced that elegantly must be delicious. With that in mind, I was… Continue Reading
Doni’s Baked French Fries
Original Article Doni’s Baked French Fries Russet potatoes, about 2 per person Olive oil Rosemary Garlic, about 2 cloves, crushed Kosher salt, pepper  Fill a clean sink or huge bowl with clean, very hot water. (Just below boiling.) Place… Continue Reading
Pommes Frites (French Fries)
Original Article Pommes Frites (French Fries) Russet potatoes, about 2 per person Oil, such as canola or peanut oil Kosher salt Wash and cut the potatoes into long, thin sticks – (julienned) Cover in ice water. Over the next hour… Continue Reading
Massage in a capsule? What took so long?
By Doni Greenberg
I’ve never had a professional massage. When I admit this, especially to women friends, the typical response is a dropped-jawed, “You’re KIDDING!” Nope. Not. Kidding. Yes, the act of massage can knead sore muscles into submission. Yes, massages can be relaxing, healing and effective stress-reducers. So I’ve heard.… Continue Reading
“I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once. ” Jennifer Yane, writer/artist
Easter’s end; more Americans die in Iraq
A Reuters story reported that four United States troops died Sunday in Baghdad. The announcement brought the American military death toll in Iraq to an even 4,000. To localize this number, imagine every seat filled in the Redding Convention Center. Full house. Now empty… Continue Reading
“All art is an imitation of nature.” Seneca (5BC-65AD)
