tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177452752009-03-01T00:06:05.257-08:00Just another traveler on this spinning sphere.Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-78079387069320932532008-10-07T16:22:00.000-07:002008-10-07T16:30:03.475-07:00

I'm smiling (albeit somewhat bitterly) at the outrage generated by the latest ugliness coming out of the Republican campaign. The cries of "Terrorist!" and "Kill him!" in particular.In 1996, just after the Republican Convention in San Diego, Tim and I were asked to travel with the Dole campaign for "a few weeks". Those few weeks ended up being until Election Day.I'm here to tell you that the

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-75025200565339555252008-06-29T02:45:00.001-07:002008-06-29T02:45:44.574-07:00

(In mostly short sentences, with largish pictures and a link or two.)I went here. Instead of taking 880 to 17 to the always impossible 1 interchange, I took 101 down to 152 and west over the Hecker Pass; a winding road with redwoods and parks and a winery or two and some wonderful vistas when half the state isn't on fire and the vistas aren't obscured by smoke.It's a bit better today, but still

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-20032116082665279312008-05-27T23:05:00.000-07:002008-05-27T23:08:49.569-07:00

Trying out Imagekind. I have some of my latest photos up for sale. Posters, prints, greeting cards, framed art prints? Check it out!

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-6338972782199863382008-05-05T17:57:00.001-07:002008-05-05T18:01:51.390-07:00

I didn't get a chance to get a lot of pictures. Having guests for dinner makes it a little hard. But next time I make this (and there will be a next time), I will chronicle it all in photographs. I *did* get a picture of the roast just before it went into the oven. But then events overtook me and I didn't get a chance to record the rest of the process.I did the black beans in my cast iron

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-4825544808279036902008-05-03T22:20:00.000-07:002008-05-03T22:37:10.499-07:00

Crab Cakes1 lb lump crab meat4 medium scallions, sliced thinly2 tblsp chopped fresh Italian parsley1-1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning1/4 cup plain bread crumbs1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 large eggSalt and pepper, to taste1/2 cup panko crumbs1/4 cup vegetable oil(note: if you can't get fresh lump crab, Costco sells 1 lb cans of Phillips brand lump crab for a very reasonable price, and it works beautifully in

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I had sea scallops. I had prawns. I had spinach fettuccine. Measurements are approximate.1 lb sea scallops1 lb raw prawns, shelled and deveined2 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp unsalted butter3 large cloves garlic, minced2 tbsp fresh basil, minced (or 1 tbsp dried)3 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, mincedjuice of one lemonzest of one lemon1/2 cup sherry, shao shing wine, or dry white wine1 cup half-and-halfkosher

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Well, it's been awhile. Hi!CIOPPINOadapted from a recipe at epicurious.comMakes 6 servings. 4 large garlic cloves, minced2 medium onions, finely chopped1 Turkish bay leaf or 1/2 California bay leaf1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/4 cup olive oil1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice2 tablespoons

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-54283758608506523082007-10-14T22:42:00.000-07:002007-10-15T17:51:45.638-07:00

Autumn is in the air. Pie pumpkins are plentiful. I wanted a soup that was rich, flavorful, and filling enough to be a main course. So I went searching, and wound up taking the best of several recipes to come up with dinner.Served with freshly-baked Challah (recipe below). Several hours later my house still smells heavenly.Creamy Pumpkin and Bacon Soup6 servings6 slices thick cut bacon, cut

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-69872707703326410682007-09-29T14:31:00.000-07:002007-09-29T14:33:43.181-07:00

All righty then.Now that I'm settling solidly into middle age, I'm beginning to appreciate being on the trailing edge of the Baby Boom. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who are older than I for wielding the machete through the jungle of life. From Feminism's Second Wave to Civil Rights to Gay Rights to home computers to some kick ass culture to "natural" childbirth to a

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-1156034206821138102006-08-19T17:33:00.000-07:002006-08-19T18:09:39.483-07:00

My tomato plants have gone completely crazy, and all the tomatoes are ripening at once. Yes, I know, such a problem!This is what I did with some of them. Served with focaccia; recipe follows.Tomato Pasta Sauce2 dozen home grown tomatoes, peeled and chopped1 large sweet onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons fresh basil chiffonade2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped1 lb button or

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-1144391987129893632006-04-06T23:35:00.000-07:002006-04-06T23:46:41.513-07:00

In other words, the Great Goddess Asphaltina was definitely on our side today.For the last week, we've been shooting elements for network coverage of the 100th anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. Well, actually, we did quite a bit last week and the week before as well, but this week has been intense and busy and very, very fun.We started the day at 7 AM, with an interview in

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-1138817039673081612006-01-18T10:01:00.000-08:002006-02-01T10:07:53.860-08:00

I hate computers.Wait, no I don't. I hate Linksys.With one single exception, I have never successfully installed a piece of their hardware without having to get on the phone to technical support. You'd think I'd learn. But no.Yesterday I bought a Wireless G adapter for Tim's desktop. I thought it would be an improvement over his Wireless B adapter (also Linksys, by the way), as I had a

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-1134520307179350342005-12-13T16:22:00.000-08:002005-12-15T22:18:12.966-08:00

Last night you finally managed something that, a few years ago, would have been impossible. Last night you made yourselves a new and surprising enemy.Me.It's been many years, now, since I worked defense at the Planned Parenthood clinics in my area, but when things were hairy, and a bit scary (and they still are in too many places), I spent many a Friday and Saturday morning escorting stressed,

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-1131646784382066872005-11-10T10:18:00.000-08:002005-11-10T11:49:20.486-08:00

Governor's camp says his ideas didn't loseSpecial election blamed -- opponents demand apologyGov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's aides argued Wednesday that the crushing defeat of the governor's measures at the polls meant California voters had rejected the need for the special election -- not his calls for reform.Oh, you know, what can I say? Tim and I covered the recall campaign, dealt with his people

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-1131583779887818692005-11-09T16:48:00.000-08:002005-11-10T12:11:14.476-08:00

While ambling around my local Safeway yesterday afternoon, I noticed a new product in the poultry case; Jennie-O Oven Ready Turkey. The gist of it is that it's super-convenient. I just ran across a print ad for it in, ironically, a pamphlet with Sunset magazine's 2005 Recipe Contest winners.The ad copy reads thus:Thawing and cleaning a turkey sounds ridiculous to us, too.Why would you go to the

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-1130828539216301512005-10-31T23:01:00.000-08:002005-11-09T21:02:01.843-08:00

We live in a court.Let me elaborate.We live in a town that screams "Suburbia!" We moved here when I was ten years old. This town consists of five towns, now districts - Niles, Centerville, Mission San Jose, Warm Springs and Irvington - which incorporated in 1956 and became Fremont. Newark declined to join in, and is, looking on a map, the hole of the donut which is Fremont.I grew up in Mission

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697224662334573624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17745275.post-1129078460073767942005-10-11T17:53:00.000-07:002005-10-11T17:55:30.193-07:00

I’ve been meaning to do this for some time. By “this”, I mean start a writing blog. Not a social blog. Not another email list. Not a diary or journal. But a place and a space for writing. Really writing. Which means that the entire thing will be set up to self-destruct should I die suddenly (she said, smiling), or even not-so-suddenly, although I would hope I would have time to send this into the

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