April 11, 2011

Signs, wines, long miles and oversized stories! On the way to and from!





I met Jim the Irish architect of flavors from the White Rose Winery one early morning, but for some of us it is just never to early to have a sip or 2 from 11 types of wine, Some say that the Irish breakfast is 3 parts alcohol and one part wheat or rye! Leek and Potato, Irish Onion, soup and Ballynacally chicken ( baked in Guinness and honey) accompanied with Irish Mash and Salad and to top it off is the Leftover Cake, before noon was a little to much but the first glass of the Marechal Foch changed things quickly 11 bottles opened and hundreds of stories flowed.


Ok when you arrive and walk up the long path to the dark house that appears in the distance don’t be alarmed once you get closer you can see the lights are all on.. Sunken back under huge awning / or roof that circles the house are all types of comfortable chairs and benches. The door is open and the welcome sign might greet you or Jim may pop up from winery just say hello from me and ask him to pour you a drink! Or A Proper Pot of Tea...

Ching ching!






The endless things that catch my attention to and fro…….. The next is faces arms, hands and the positive vibe of the happy souls, working souls, the factory workers from St Louis The factory workers from Kansas City!

April 10, 2011

Sunday Funday @ Sofia's wine bar!

Friends - good eats- and I must remember to leave plenty of room for dessert!










www.sofiawinebar.com
www.IzmirDelights.com

April 6, 2011

Peter pan goes to Visit Lowell Davis in Carthage Missouri

I found myself chasing after myself chasing after the animals chasing after me!

Peter Pan~ Lives………….




There always seems to be an angel, a voice, the site of a hawk or other birds, a sound of barking dogs, the smell of food cooking……In Missouri followed the roads blindly, I followed the sounds, I followed the only path I knew. The open road. Working in Middle America.



I had a destination; I had a detailed list of where I had to go. I just could not find any of those places while I was searching them out. Only until I got lost was I able to find my way…..Such is life………



Right to up the steps of Lowell Davis house the Iconic American Artist who lives Carthage Missouri. His Dogs his Peacocks were the first to greet me and lead or follow me around.

April 5, 2011

For the love ................of the Mediterranean............

For the love of.... Food, Wine and the art of eating! Bouncing between Upstate NY, Long Island and New York City I have been a busy ole bee. When you have nothing the best way to share something is over a meal... The best way to enjoy that is amongst friends, old or new. Today topping off the friends or circle of friends is having a chef in that circle of friends. Unknown to New Yorkers which is about to change. Resides this talented new chef that is making waves in New York City.



Her name is Chef Deniz and she is from Izmir Turkey: Izmir Delights An authentic taste of the Mediterranean....



After spending 2 days in her kitchen salivating over her dishes while photographing them trying not to loose control over all the new smells and new flavors that my senses were picking up and threw me into hyper drive...... or maybe it was because of the all the Turkish coffee I was drinking! I don't know but either way I will let you be the judge of that>>>> Take a fork, use your fingers just dig in and for the love of it enjoy yourself!
Chef Deniz
http://www.izmirdelights.com

The train arrives in The Show Me State!



Part one the Arrival: The first but surly not the last trip to Missouri!

My return to blogging is long since due! Due to life..... Due to time, Due to.........

Good hearted church going people values seemed straight and pure. Out from the east I arrived, crossing into the bible capital where cursing is a sin, and on every corner you can repent.




The Timing of it!
Racing along the country road to get here to get the train at the exact moment it is hurling at a dismal pace. The union pacific trains have no speed limits no obstacles they just motor down the tracks pulling to many cars to count! Heart burn and timing……….





On this trip I have several assignments spread out to all four corners of the state. I spent a few days deep in the state working in Webb City and Carthage, Joplin turning to Branson * that is another thing! Even during the off season there is no city like it anywhere…. ANYWHERE! Large Texas Large! Vegas NAH not even close….. Who needs a roller coaster on top of a building! In Branson they got KING KONG! And a Giant CHICKEN! St Louis! The Arch the Pride of the Cardinals opening day was I hear just the beginning I do not know or cared enough to ask if that was a good thing or a bad thing! But if you ever find yourself anywhere in the St. Louis just don’t say you are from Kansas City. Kansas City I had BBQ pulled Pork and 1 week later I can still smell and taste the remnants on my fingers and breathe.



More to come! A lot more 3 Months more... Beginning at the end is best and easiest!

All the best and welcome back!

January 21, 2011

Colors of Winter from Miami ! Live,Love, laugh

Live, Laugh, Love. I have been told that twice this week by a friend and from one of my cousins....



Colors, shades, the pallet of a painter. Tones of speech, body language and the interpretations of the viewer! Smiles over rides everything, comfortability equals openness.



On a bike, chatting with a friend on the grass, boarding, blading, talking, walking friends connect and work get's done...................................




January 11, 2011

The Kiss of winter 2011 while waiting for the burn of Summer

Hibernating like a bear.....The love of all things!The love of my life and the things I love most!

I love creating!
I love traveling!
I love blue skies!
I love coffee!
I love art!
I love culture!
I love my family!
I love books!
I love contrast!
I love nature!
I love photography!
I love design!
I love smiles!
I love New York!
I love fashion!
I love my friends!
I love airplanes!
I love thumbing through magazines!
I love exotic foods!
I love animals!
I love the color orange!
I love road trips!
I love the beach!
I love getting lost!
I love listening to foreign languages!
I love the smell of new magic markers!
I love big words!
I love quotes!
I love being apart of something bigger!

Most of all I love sharing...Sharing with you images and moods from the past!