There seems to be a national epidemic of awkwardness and insecurity when it comes to introductions, especially when it involves introducing one’s self to a chattering circle of guests at a party or business event. Here then is some advice on exactly how to do this. Do not be afraid! Anybody can do this. It’s not a gift that only a few are born with, but a skill to be learned, like driving a car or painting a room. First, […]
Serves: 4 Prep time: 35 minutes For the orzo:
I don’t know about you, but at this time of year I need some greenery. Since there’s not much of it outside, a colorful and healthy meal can go a long way toward getting past the January blahs. (This really is my least favorite month. It’s like a thirty-one-day hangover from the holiday season, a month to overcome, rather then enjoy.) Of course, this requires an attitude adjustment, because why spend a whole month of your life just waiting for […]
Hoppin’ John Serves: 4 Prep time: two hours
If you’re from the South, you probably already know about Hoppin’ John. Original to the Low Country, this flavorful dish of beans, rice, and pork is a New Year’s Day tradition thought to bring good luck for the rest of the year. No one seems to agree on why it’s called Hoppin’ John, but there are copies of old ‘receipts’ (as recipes used to be called) of Hoppin’ John that date back to the early 19th century. To say it’s […]
