Tag Archives: Food & Drink

The All-Aboutness of Avocados

Posted on 09 June 2013 by Isabel Gibson

The long-lasting effects of an encounter over the avocado bin, and reflections on the life lessons offered by that humble fruit. Avocados are all about planning. Startled, I look up from what I’m doing — feeling up avocados — and … Continue reading →

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More or Less

Posted on 05 May 2013 by Isabel Gibson

In which the alleged wisdom of the Orient collides with the pickiness of Isabel. Unencumbered by handles, the tea cylinder is still too hot to lift, so I nudge it carefully, turning it to see what it says. Ah. Ten … Continue reading →

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By Bread Alone

Posted on 28 April 2013 by Isabel Gibson

A chance encounter with buckwheat tea leads to deep thoughts about bread, bread-like substances, and proverbs. It started innocently enough. Doesn’t it always? It ended with yet another overwhelming spell on Dr. Google’s couch. But I get ahead of myself. … Continue reading →

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Sweet Corn, Green Onions

Posted on 23 January 2013 by Isabel Gibson

One of a miscellany of short observations from a trip to Scotland. The sandwiches today are tuna with sweet corn. The Lady of the house — literally, she being married to a Lord — is briefing us on today’s options. … Continue reading →

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Wolf!

Posted on 13 January 2013 by Isabel Gibson

A warning label about a silica-gel packet provokes anxiety, curiosity, and, finally, disbelief.     Do Not Eat the Silica Gel. The warning on the pre-cooked bacon-bit package practically screams at me. In large lettering, Caps For Emphasis, it is, … Continue reading →

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The Full Meal Deal

Posted on 05 December 2012 by Isabel Gibson

 One of a miscellany of short observations from a trip to Scotland. Haggis? It’s a clear question, as she hesitantly pokes at a dark puck of mystery something-or-other on her plate, not even entirely sure that it’s meat. Haggis. It’s … Continue reading →

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An Embarrassment of Marmalades

Posted on 14 October 2012 by Isabel Gibson

One of a miscellany of short observations from a trip to Scotland. It’s Elizabeth Barrett Browning meets Count von Count from Sesame Street: How do I love thee, Scotland? Let me count the ways. One, two, three: three kinds of … Continue reading →

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Are You Serious?

Posted on 07 October 2012 by Isabel Gibson

One of a miscellany of short observations from a trip to Scotland. Haggis. An inevitability of Scotland according to everyone we know who’s been here before us. And everyone has advice on how to relax and enjoy the inevitable. It’s … Continue reading →

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Try It – You’ll Like It

Posted on 05 January 2012 by Isabel Gibson

  Trying new foods? Forget that! How about trying some old foods again, for the first time? Being the 12th and last of a miscellany of short posts to mark the 12 days of Christmas.   In late November, just … Continue reading →

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