I can never resist beautiful Swiss chard, especially when it’s both fresh and on sale. The stems were still red and unblemished, and the leaves were plump, not wilted (although wilted can usually be revived with a cold water bath). I chopped the stems and tore the leaves after washing thoroughly. Washed and sliced the… Continue reading Swiss Chard with Leeks and Preserved Lemon
Month: January 2015
Disturbing Mississippi History
I think of Mississippi as my home state. Although I wasn’t born there, I spent my formative years in the Delta. School integration came to my town in 1970, and it was traumatic for all concerned. My elementary school burst at the seams as children from the black school across town joined us, and we went… Continue reading Disturbing Mississippi History
No Resolutions, but…
I refuse to acknowledge anything as a New Year’s Resolution. Doing so is the fastest way I know to guarantee it will fail. I am starting a couple of projects, for fun. The first is exercise-related, making the most of the snazzy mini-gym we put in the basement. The second is a desire to make… Continue reading No Resolutions, but…