Winter Food: A little of this, a little of that
As is often our way, food and relaxation are good for us, and to share. Here's how our meals are evolving, in part thanks to our good friend, Jack Lirio, retired from owner of culinary schools, world food traveler, and continuing an active life in Hawaii.
Winter is a good time to cook
I do it by starting with the classic, mirepoix combination of onions, celery, and carrots, all chopped fine and sauteed slowly in olive oil with or without added butter. From there I make soups and stews. Whatever vegetables are fresh in the stores, plus added canned tomatoes are the ingredients I use to make minestrone soup, vegetable soup, chicken noodle soup, and more, all depending on what's in my kitchen and what sounds appetizing.
Then raw or blanched (slightly cooked) vegetables make a good appetizer with olive oil as the dipping sauce, even hummus.
Simple food is nourishing this time of year
Enjoy food with the best type of ingredient, that is with family and friends, along with the occassional rich holiday food as well. Its the combination that works well, with enjoyment and good healthy results too! Sounds like a reasonable new year's resolution
Saturday, December 31, 2011
A Design to Living: when who and even what we have around us matters.
Is it a year gone by already? Yes is the answer each year as so many of us ask with unbelievable reality -- time flies by. The notion of time within the context of our own personal lifestyle, it is indeed something precious to use wisely for living fully.
With individual differences seen in the way we carry that out, there is the spirit filled notion of giving to others, being kind, and the golden rule, in contemporary expression: be good -- to yourself and others, we are one people.
If furniture, accessories, and art matters at all, it is as a reminder and stimulator to remind us of the past and future of our lives. Yes, something from the Roman era is beautiful next to something quite modern. This can be a thoughtful reminder of creativity, of evolution of social and economic politics, and it can be just quite simply beauty and tranquility in our lives.
We wish all of us a wonderful new year, one based on goodwill, one where we notice the beauty of the world and work towards creating that in a kind work or gesture as well as more in our lives in 2012.
Who do we want around us? Reconnect with family, good friends, and be inclusive by inviting others into our lives, the new people in our town, the older person left alone, the delightful person at the shop we frequent. Worry less about status and more about spirit. Well, that's the orientation we are taking, and we invite you to do the same with what ever is your form of generosity.
Let's live well, and be kind to others in the same way.
With Aloha, Roger and Richard
Is it a year gone by already? Yes is the answer each year as so many of us ask with unbelievable reality -- time flies by. The notion of time within the context of our own personal lifestyle, it is indeed something precious to use wisely for living fully.
With individual differences seen in the way we carry that out, there is the spirit filled notion of giving to others, being kind, and the golden rule, in contemporary expression: be good -- to yourself and others, we are one people.
If furniture, accessories, and art matters at all, it is as a reminder and stimulator to remind us of the past and future of our lives. Yes, something from the Roman era is beautiful next to something quite modern. This can be a thoughtful reminder of creativity, of evolution of social and economic politics, and it can be just quite simply beauty and tranquility in our lives.
We wish all of us a wonderful new year, one based on goodwill, one where we notice the beauty of the world and work towards creating that in a kind work or gesture as well as more in our lives in 2012.
Who do we want around us? Reconnect with family, good friends, and be inclusive by inviting others into our lives, the new people in our town, the older person left alone, the delightful person at the shop we frequent. Worry less about status and more about spirit. Well, that's the orientation we are taking, and we invite you to do the same with what ever is your form of generosity.
Let's live well, and be kind to others in the same way.
With Aloha, Roger and Richard
Monday, February 14, 2011
A New Day
Remembering the Past
With Aloha
Here we are now in Las Vegas, exploring design possibilities and creating a second life here, to return back and forth to Hawaii when the economy calls for design work. We remember well the homes we created in Honolulu, on the Big island at Mauna Kea & Hualalai, and Kauai as well.
Yes, remembering the past is fine, but living in the present is also important.
With Viva Las Vegas
So here we are, and there you are: our lives do indeed evolve, change, and we go along willingly, positively, or otherwise. Our families are like that as children grow to adulthood, our parents live and their lives are memories for us when they pass, and with the best of spirits our lives can still be full.
Now for Style
Of course style can be rather simple, surface oriented but then again when it is connected to spirit, feelings, & love of life there is more to it than appearances. In this broader view, style is a natural enactment of belief in living well, shared with others, whether at the grocery store or private country club. Our style broadly could, should, does add to life.
That somehow translates to having a home filled with our personality, filled with style that reflects our love of life, to be shared.
Now this is a prelude to offering our design service as a guide to style that reflects you and your dreams. Fabrics, sofas, color on the walls, these are the things many people, including designers, connect with a home worked on by an interior designer.
Furnishings ONE in Las Vegas
I would suggest we take a different approach with a transformation of our design, rather style business in Las Vegas as Furnishings ONE ---
ONE reason to use an interior designer is results. When a residence reflects you, literally surrounds you with style and livability, you benefit daily. Think of it as gifting yourself, to be shared with family and friends.
ONE reason to use Furnishings ONE ltd. is style, developed over our years of international design experience. We get it right the first time, with whatever level of participation and budget you have in mind.
Let's talk. We want to hear your dreams. Our Las Vegas telephone is (702)52-6815. Initial consultation is without charge.
Viva Aloha
So here we are and there you are: we wish you good thoughts and with style, your own style. When we can assist in that, with our design and style experience, do let us know. As we adapt to a new world, we will do it with style.
With Aloha
Here we are now in Las Vegas, exploring design possibilities and creating a second life here, to return back and forth to Hawaii when the economy calls for design work. We remember well the homes we created in Honolulu, on the Big island at Mauna Kea & Hualalai, and Kauai as well.
Yes, remembering the past is fine, but living in the present is also important.
With Viva Las Vegas
So here we are, and there you are: our lives do indeed evolve, change, and we go along willingly, positively, or otherwise. Our families are like that as children grow to adulthood, our parents live and their lives are memories for us when they pass, and with the best of spirits our lives can still be full.
Now for Style
Of course style can be rather simple, surface oriented but then again when it is connected to spirit, feelings, & love of life there is more to it than appearances. In this broader view, style is a natural enactment of belief in living well, shared with others, whether at the grocery store or private country club. Our style broadly could, should, does add to life.
That somehow translates to having a home filled with our personality, filled with style that reflects our love of life, to be shared.
Now this is a prelude to offering our design service as a guide to style that reflects you and your dreams. Fabrics, sofas, color on the walls, these are the things many people, including designers, connect with a home worked on by an interior designer.
Furnishings ONE in Las Vegas
I would suggest we take a different approach with a transformation of our design, rather style business in Las Vegas as Furnishings ONE ---
ONE reason to use an interior designer is results. When a residence reflects you, literally surrounds you with style and livability, you benefit daily. Think of it as gifting yourself, to be shared with family and friends.
ONE reason to use Furnishings ONE ltd. is style, developed over our years of international design experience. We get it right the first time, with whatever level of participation and budget you have in mind.
Let's talk. We want to hear your dreams. Our Las Vegas telephone is (702)52-6815. Initial consultation is without charge.
Viva Aloha
So here we are and there you are: we wish you good thoughts and with style, your own style. When we can assist in that, with our design and style experience, do let us know. As we adapt to a new world, we will do it with style.
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