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Grandfather and Woolens

July 28th, 2010 by

The young man in front of a store called Lipsohn and Friede Woolens is my maternal grandfather.

Peaches and Tomatoes

July 26th, 2010 by

Peaches are beautiful to behold as well as eat. Can I have my peach and eat it, too? Tomatoes are also in season.

Tax Raises Cause a Split

July 25th, 2010 by

Long ago there was a king. He was a new king. He was trying to get the people who lived far to the north to adhere to his sovereignty. So he asked his elder advisers: What shall I do?

Review with Pink Begonia

July 22nd, 2010 by

Vegetarian stew, fireworks, Lazy Bean Cafe, North Carolina beaches, chocolate chip cookies and Heavenly Heights are part of this review with pink begonia

Sweet Vegetarian Stew

July 20th, 2010 by

You can serve this Moroccan vegetable stew on Rosh Hashana or any time of the year that you can get these vegetables. Sweet, tasty and healthy, too – especially with the turmeric.

Today’s Flowers: Hollyhocks

July 18th, 2010 by

Hollyhocks are tall perennials that grow in New Jersey gardens.