Winter has had me cozied up at home and I'm ready to welcome spring. Now that the weather is warming up a little - it's nice to get out and about around the Milwaukee Historic Third Ward. This Saturday was rather blissful and reminded me much of what's to come, such as the Milwaukee Black Theater Festival. While we wait, though, SkyLight theater is not going to … [Read more...] about Welcome Spring
Lifestyle
The things that makes one who they are - from podcast choices to coffee brewing, Lifestyle will give insights on things to enjoy.
Eggs Crack Under Pressure
I have been bitten by the Sous Vide bug and have been working to perfect my potato salad. Last week, I made the most delicious ribs with a side of potato salad and, in thinking that all the things must be vacuum sealed; was reminded that eggs crack under pressure. It was a great lesson that taught me how to make use of the displacement method. I'll be providing more … [Read more...] about Eggs Crack Under Pressure
Truffle and Honeybell Orange Salad Dressing
I like to spend a bit of time at the Public Market, here in Milwaukee. One of their many features is their Olive Oil and Vinegar bar, wherein I many different flavors of olive oil and/or balsamic are available for sample. I like all kinds of different flavors, so sometimes I'll walk in and pick some things up. This weekend, I botched my Chicken Sous Vide, so I decided to … [Read more...] about Truffle and Honeybell Orange Salad Dressing
Wine Review: Encostas Do Peso
I mentioned wine tastings previously. It was about six years ago that I had a hot date with a bottle of wine. In honor of that anniversary; I thought it would be a little fun to do a wine review on a dollar friendly bottle of wine, Encostas Do Peso Under $10 Selection Tradition would have me check out Walgreens or my local grocery. My current situation has one rule: … [Read more...] about Wine Review: Encostas Do Peso
Life Imitates Art
I know on more than one occasion, I have referred to my book series, Life Imitates Art. It is time to provide some context. What is Life Imitates Art? Life Imitates Art is an autobiographical fairy tale series. I wrote them under my pseudonym, Yolanda Paptie. They are told in the frame of a fairy tale. Some time ago, I left my husband. When I attempted to describe … [Read more...] about Life Imitates Art