I’m actually not in Ecuador anymore and have successfully moved across the United States to my new home by the University where I’m going for my MA and then PhD. That’s why 1) I haven’t posted recently and 2) I may end up punking out on this blog. But here’s hoping I can keep up […]
In Greek mythology, Cerberus was the hound of Hades (god of the Underworld), a monstrous three-headed dog with a snake for a tail and snakes down his back like a mane. Cerberus guarded the gate to Hades (Hell) and ensured that spirits of the dead could enter, but none could exit (additionally, no living person […]
“If I should wish a fruit brought to Paradise it would certainly be the fig.” - Prophet Mohammed
We don’t really “do” dessert. We really don’t. If we did we’d probably get a lot more hits from Tastespotting and Foodgawker, since they only seem to post chocolate flavored desserts topped liberally with powdered sugar and sprigs […]
Plan a Wedding or Honeymoon. But the history of Hawaii goes back centuries … much of Hawaii’s economy overthrew the Hawaiian Kingdom in a peaceful, …
I am, in general, a big fan of the DK books. Their Eyewitness series, with 160+ titles now, is an excellent resource for young readers (approximately 8-16) on a wide variety of topics. I’m busily adding all of the Eyewitness books into their own category in the Greenleaf online store. But beyond the Eyewitness books, […]
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19 Oct, 2008
Posted by: admin In: Dining Out In Chicago
G Wiv and D4v3 post at LTHForum about a generic Greek chicken place that has just opened in Rogers Park. This reminds me of my own recent, easily forgotten experience at such a place, which raises the question- why are all these Greek burger/chicken places in business if they’re all C-pluses at best?
Stanley’s Market […]
I don’t think it is a secret around these parts that I enjoy rum. By no means do I consider myself a rum aficionado, but I do appreciate all of its incarnations. So, recently, when I was offered the change to try a new rum, I thought, “Self, you should try this new […]
What images do you conjure up when you think of travel in Greece?
The azure blue of the sun drenched Mediterranean, the heady perfume of meadows full of wildflowers heralding the onset of spring or of pineneedles crackling underfoot on one of the mountain trails; terraced vineyards tumbling down the valley ridges or the omnipresent groves […]