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Sightings, Victory Gardens
Tam Gray writes: "Tennis Ball lettuce, Moon and Stars watermelon and Telephone peas in
1943; Ernest's garden in Garden City, LI; the First Lady's kale,
shallots and fennel and a culinary historian's theory, ""The more
democratic our Pre… more »
Keep Those Paws Off My Pajamas
Diane Girard writes:There are pajamas I will not wear. I no longer buy the ones with critters on them. I have tried — but the animals disturbed me. I do not want to wear pink frilly nightwear either because then I feel silly, as if I’m stuck in a time warp at a pajama party. more »
Just the Icing on the Cake, Part Two
Roberta McReynolds writes, "I felt the premature thrill of success; a moment later the sculpted
flower slid off my fingers on its little wax paper toboggan, smashing upside
down on the floor. I don’t recall what I uttered, but it wasn’t anythin… more »
Languedoc: This big wine-producing region in southern France offers many big bargains
Sharon Kapnick writes, Languedoc has become known for good-value, popular international varietals, as
well as wines using indigenous grapes that offer distinctive new flavors and
personality." more »