J — Your guests will never know … that you had just too much turkey taking up space in the fridge. Or, stuffing. Or, too many roasted vegetables. Sandwiches are so last year. Hot Browns? Only if you are at the source in Louisville. What to do? Here are a … Continue reading
J – There’s nothing like a favorite restaurant. Especially in Paris. You just feel comfortable. They get to know you. Service seems better. I ate at several random restaurants in Paris. This one, Chez Ginette, became my favorite. It was close. The food was incredible. They wanted you to have … Continue reading
J – Everyone eats dinner late in Paris. At least you think so, when you first arrive. But, after 48 hours, you realize that it’s completely relative and adapt. On the first night in Paris, I went to eat as late as I could stay awake … 7:30pm. There weren’t … Continue reading
J – I had been lusting after Paris for far too long. So, finally, I shoved everything aside and made arrangements. On previous trips, I stayed down in the center of things … I guess thinking I would miss something. Turns out to be exactly the opposite. If you want … Continue reading
J – These are the vegetables and herbs I dream of … Interesting, rare, organically grown … not even fertilizer … and available the day they are picked. Wow! Unfortunately, except for an occasional CSA box, we can’t buy them. They are available only to Azolla Farm customers, a veritable … Continue reading
J – Travel is an attitude, not an activity. This shift in thinking for me has become really apparent in our quest to Find Your Own Local. In a year of doing the Be Mindful. Be Human. blog, I have noticed something about my curiosity: I am interested in lots … Continue reading
C – Luke loves to teach. I am so grateful. I get to learn all these great things from a professional chef, without having to attend a class. It’s like having a private cooking lesson every week. Knowing proper cooking techniques is the foundation of being mindful in the kitchen. … Continue reading
C – I think being mindful is challenging. It takes a lot of being human to become mindful. Mistakes happen. No one is perfect. It’s really hard, since I am a perfectionist. Jim is more of a perfectionist than I am. We can sometimes kick ourselves really hard for the … Continue reading
C – Being mindful can be a challenge when you want balanced taste in all your food. Not all of our posts made the cut. We did have quite a few, though. Here are some of our favorites. They were some of the most memorable of the year. Fresh Mint … Continue reading
C – Happy Birthday, Be Mindful. Be Human! I still can’t believe it’s been a year since Jim, Luke and I started this blog. It seems only yesterday that I was nervous about my first day on the job. Now, I am a little more comfortable. Just a little. We … Continue reading