The Mustard Sandwich Race
If Rhonda needed therapy as an adult, we were likely the cause. As one of the younger children, she was eager to fit in, to be part of our group. Of course, membership in such an illusive club required a fitting initiation. In previous posts, we discussed Rhonda’s aversion to certain foods. Therefore, the initiation […]
Chocolate
If I had a vote in the food industry, chocolate would be the next food group. Fortunately, they didn’t ask me. I love all types and forms of chocolate. A perfect day ends with one small dark chocolate treat, typically wrapped around a favorite nut. On one trip to an IGA in a nearby town, […]
The Great Spaghetti Caper
Perhaps we felt sorry for Rhonda, or maybe we were impossibly devious children. All of us were expected to eat what was placed in front of us. We had no choice over the lunch menu or the amounts served. Poor Rhonda remained at the table more often than not, rarely eating more than a few […]
Guilty Choices
There were exactly twelve donuts on the counter in the kitchenette. A kind coworker brought them in as Valentine’s Day treats for the staff. Gwen passed them on her way to the refrigerator shortly after she arrived to work on Monday and passed them again on her way back to the office. In between the […]
The Long Pause
Those who read our posts probably noticed something different about last week’s newsletter. There were no pictures, and given that I am both photographer and writer, this conspicuous absence was likely quite noticeable. I had honestly planned to attach images to the posts, but the events of the week had pulled me elsewhere. I didn’t […]
Summer Squash, Cauliflower and Flageolet Bean Soup
The Flageolet bean is common in France and an excellent addition to soups. The flavor is mild with a creamy texture. Once cooked, these beans can either be blended to create a soup base or added whole. Despite their fragile appearance, these thin-skinned pale green beans hold their shape well. Pair these dainty beans with […]