Cream Cheese and Sass
Posted on January 12, 2008 - Filed Under dislocated vignettes, food and drink, life, people, portland | Leave a Comment
I was in the neighborhood coffee joint this morning for my caffeine and calories. After I’d served myself a cup of the black…
I : Actually, can I get a bagel and cream cheese as well?
He: Uh, yeah. Just a minute.
I : No problem, bro.
I paid for the roll. I went out on the patio, [...]
Looking NE
Posted on January 3, 2008 - Filed Under Places, america, life | Leave a Comment
Tu sam konačno, dragi moji. Tri mjeseca i pol dana iz Hrvatske. Ne vjerujem.
Read More..>>Fisherman’s Night
Posted on December 13, 2007 - Filed Under Places, croatia, europe, life, music | Leave a Comment
Ribarska Noć (Fisherman’s Night) happens in many towns and villages on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. It’s basically a village block party with food, music, games and fun for all. Back in early August, the village of Marina had its Fisherman’s Night. As the town was gearing up for the party in the early evening, [...]
Read More..>>Overheard in Restaurant
Posted on December 10, 2007 - Filed Under life, people | Leave a Comment
“We’re all out of decaf, so if someone asks for decaf just give ‘em regular.”
Read More..>>Hard Rain on Cvjetni Trg
Posted on December 10, 2007 - Filed Under Places, Videos, Zagreb, croatia, dislocated vignettes, europe, life | Leave a Comment
A driving rain began to fall as I ambled toward Jelačićeva. I took shelter under a canopy of umbrellas at the VIP Cafe on Cvjetni Trg. The waiter brought me a macchiato. I nibbled on bread and prosciutto between sips while waiting for the downpour to subside.
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Read More..>>Slatki Život
Posted on October 23, 2007 - Filed Under Places, Videos, croatia, europe, hrvatski, life, music, people | Leave a Comment
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Read More..>>Jugo Sunrise
Posted on October 17, 2007 - Filed Under Places, croatia, europe, life | Leave a Comment
As I was travelling across America, it was difficult not to think of where I’d been in relation to where I was going. Exactly one month ago, I was leaving Marina, Croatia - the place that was to be my new home - to return to America and search for “home” all over again. It’s [...]
Read More..>>Noteworthy
Posted on October 16, 2007 - Filed Under Places, america, life | Leave a Comment
Before leaving St. Louis, I caught the Dave Stone Trio at Mangia on Friday.
Read More..>>Milan at Glavni Kolodvor
Posted on October 2, 2007 - Filed Under Places, Zagreb, croatia, europe, life, music, people | Leave a Comment
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A sheet of clouds greyed the sky over Ulica Kneza Branimira at Glavni Kolodvor in Zagreb. I was on my way to Konzum for some groceries and couldn’t help but stop to listen to Milan’s tattered voice and deft arpeggiations straining above the sound of trams whisking citizens from Trg Kralja Tomislava. The small [...]
Read More..>>Rižot = Risotto
Posted on July 19, 2007 - Filed Under Places, croatia, food and drink, life, music, people | Leave a Comment
In addition to the Adriatic Sea, coastal Croatia shares centuries of history with Italy. That said, it won’t be surprising to learn that Arborio rice is prepared and enjoyed in much the same way as Italian risotto in Dalmatia. In fact, a few recipes are practically identical. One of the hallmarks of Dalmatian cuisine is [...]
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