Being a Renaissance Smurf
Y’all remember the Smurfs? When I was in middle school every Saturday morning I would watch “The Smurfs”. I loved the message of community and resourcefulness. The singular villain, Gargamel, was a stand in for the cruel world and later on I would learn was me as well. I was enchanted by their village that they created from found materials. LOL!
The Foodist: Blueberry Galette with Rosemary Crust
A delightfully simple savory blueberry and rosemary galette that will impress ANYONE AND sell your house! The rosemary elevates this recipe as it has a strong aroma that carries the lemon and blueberry.
Climate Change, Ducks, and Optics
This week’s post is about a photo. This photo to be exact. I took it at 16:00 on Sunday February 2, 2020 in Columbus Ohio. Not Raleigh, NC. Columbus.
The Foodist: Mushroom Bourguignon 2.0
A rare continuation recipe to switch up the Mushroom Bourgingnon recipe from the NYT.
Applied STEM, Not a Meth House
When I tried to bronze chain in oil in our oven and discovered Applied STEM, not a meth house.
The Foodist: Truly Vegetarian Mushroom Bourguignon
This is a delicious vegetarian alternative to beef stew that will make omnivores salivate!

