I've searched the archives here at DelSo and was shocked to find no evidence that we've ever talked about Caesar Salad - shocked, I tell you. In the warmer months, I'm inclined to have more delicate greens as my salad of choice - or simply tomatoes, but in the cold months I want something a … Continue reading Caesar Salad
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The New Old(er) Woman
So, I've had 2 training shifts at the Wine Bar and Bistro on Lark and I think I'm going to really enjoy spending my Mondays there. I must admit, I'm a little intimidated coming into an environment where the staff, particularly Kerry and Jonathan, are so well established, but hopefully my many years of service … Continue reading The New Old(er) Woman
Lakehouse Halloween Party
My Joan Holloway Harris ImpersonationLast night's annual Halloween Party, hosted by Matt Baumgartner and Chris Pratt, was the usual rollicking good time party goers have learned to expect. Costumes were mandatory and ran the gamut from super clever (loved the Scooby Doo Velma girl) to the trampy (there were way too many females there who … Continue reading Lakehouse Halloween Party
Identity
image from http://www.kineticfaith.comA couple of things have happened recently to make me ponder who I am. Leaving McGuire's after 8 years, has been a very bittersweet experience and I think it will be a long time before I no longer identify myself as "Silvia, from McGuire's." The other more profound sense of loss has, of … Continue reading Identity
Cornish Game Hens
The conversation around my dining room table this evening: Q: "I really like these baby chickens." M: "They're not really baby chickens, They're more like smaller cousins of chickens." G: "Yeah - who would eat baby chickens? That's ridiculous." M: "Well, actually there are these things called Poussin..."Ready for the ovenDespite (perhaps because of?) … Continue reading Cornish Game Hens
Looking good, Nicole’s
Have you been on Delaware Avenue recently? After many months, the days of avoiding the construction and related traffic back-ups are finally ending. The Delaware Avenue project is quietly coming to a close - and, boy, does it look great! I can't decide which features I'm happiest about - the beautiful marked crosswalks, the new lighting, the … Continue reading Looking good, Nicole’s
bulbs (hope) for springtime
On a gorgeous day like today, it is hard to imagine that winter with his annual dose of cold and precipitation, is hiding out right around the corner. And, although Old Man Winter may have a few tricks up his sleeve, Mother Nature and I have a couple of illusions of our own - don't … Continue reading bulbs (hope) for springtime
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