Saturday Photo Op

FEBRUARY 28, 2015 IN GENERAL

I have a new lens for my camera and am still learning how to use it. I think it will be fun, though—a Holga—with its retro, gritty, grainy look. Working on my new websites has taken its toll this week. I needed to step away from the computer and get out of the house into the sunshine before the weather turns again tonight. So I drove to Bellaire.

I definitely need to keep practicing with the lens, but this was the first outing. If you are exploring the web, check out my new site www.ArtSoulWine.com (and its Facebook page.) I'm busy updating and upgrading my photography website, too, still at www.GlynisArt.com. 

La Salute

DECEMBER 02, 2014 IN GENERAL

Sometimes I lead a charmed life. I asked friend Diane Conroy about an upcoming Sons of Italy event, their annual wine dinner. She was on the committee and invited me to the tasting to choose the wines!

The dinner is this Saturday, Dec. 6. Of course the food is authentic, and the wines are Italian.

The line-up looks like Niro Montepulciano with antipasto and bruschetta; Riondo Rosso with roasted pork shoulder and pepperoni lasagna roll-ups; Planeta Segreta and Straccali Pinot Grigio with the seafood dishes; Bartenura Moscato with dessert; a delicioso PISA Liqueur as a finish.

Thank you to the Sons of Italy for the warm welcome. I’m looking forward to the dinner!

(I was in California and Oregon during November. Posts regarding the trip coming soon, and I’ll get back on track.)  

To-Market Scenes from Opening Day

JUNE 07, 2014 IN FOOD

Yay! It's farmer's market season, which means fresh, healthy, locally grown produce from hard-working neighbors. The growing season is running about a month behind, but tables displayed rhubarb, blueberries, potatoes, herbs, popcorn, baked goods, essential oils and flowers. So fun to see everyone.  A vendor named Michelle has revived the art of tatting, and new vendor Hilltop Coffee roasts small batches of free trade, organic beans for sale. This year market manager Meggan Pasqualla has arranged for live music, too. Susan West greeted everyone with a sweet honeysuckle bouquet. Ken Swisher had a "take one" basket of non-GMO peppermint puffs. I purchased eggs (from Crossroads Farm,) and potatoes and one of Diane Conroy's raspberry and white chocolate scones for tomorrow's breakfast. Mmm, mmm.