Category Archives: Foodie

Things That Make Me Smile No. 250: Traditional Foods

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

This short video offers a glimpse of the food enjoyed by indigenous Zapotecs in pre-colonial Mexico thanks to the efforts of world-famous chef Abigail Mendoza. She keeps Zapotec traditions and philosophies alive in her restaurant, which her sisters also staff. … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 03-12-2021

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Balance (Exercises) Few people think about balance even though our bipedal stance is awkward and unsteady. When you’re young, that balance often comes automatically, or you compensate for the lack … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 214: A Strange and Wondrous Taste of Malaysia

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Today my smile comes in the form of an after picture and a story: My son came back from the grocery store with a question and a giant prickly object. Had I ever tried a jackfruit? he asked. Of course, … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 06-14-2019

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Baking (Art) Lauren Ko has been delighting Instagram followers with her beautiful pies. She’s inspired by an artwork or just follows the path color and pattern leads her, figuring out … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 11-09-2018

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Music (Environment) Listen to the mournful tone of the Antarctic ice shelf, a sound that can be used to characterize the changes in the ice itself. https://www.livescience.com/63872-singing-ice-in-antarctica.html Libraries (Reading) A … Continue reading →

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