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An everyday thanksgiving

September 22, 2013 by antdina

Jeff and Trudy came into our lives as teachers for our two boys. They brought the love of lacrosse and the love math to our children. They also brought values of fellowship and discipline. They breathed life into the example of “bringing up children.” You know, the metaphorical image of physically lifting dead weight. What it costs them is dear. To open their hearts wide and without self concern. So when the children graduate, there are tears. A strange mix […]

Categories: Tribute • Tags: celebration, food, pasta, steak, umami, wine

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The Kitchen Table

February 13, 2012 by antdina

Many plans are made at the kitchen table. The altar of ideas between close friends and family members. This humble household furniture must be regarded as the sacred family institution. It is the hitching post for family values, the gang plank for homework and the negotiation place for car keys. We should all honor this unassuming friend. Not even worth a proper name, this device serves bachelors, lovers, big families and empty-nesters. Who wouldn’t you claim this first when inheritance are […]

Categories: Tribute • Tags: celebration, cuisine, food, joy, kitcken, love, poetry, table

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Roast and toast

January 1, 2012 by antdina

When you forge bonds at work, travel together, respectively meet families, then you have succeed in one of life’s finest accomplishments. So how might we celebrate this friendship? Invite them to dine. Such was the opportunity when My Hunney and I were lucky enough to have Stori and Fred to our home. What to serve? How might we rejoice in their company. Stori and Fred are famous red wine drinkers. When neon green margarita’s flow from silver fountains at a […]

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Just like wine

December 26, 2011 by antdina

From time to time, it’s important recognize the value of things around us.  Please enjoy a simple toast I put together for friend who was kind enough to open his cellar and wallet wide enough to treat 12 close friends to a gourmet meal on a special night.  We sipped grand cru wines from France and savored wizardry from chef owner Robert Del Grande at his namesake restaurant.  If you don’t know RDG, then you are missing out. Dr. Paul […]

Categories: Tribute • Tags: celebration, food, honor, tribute, wine

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