Friday -- It's a Friday in Lent, so naturally we went out for a fish-fry.  We went to Kosciuszko Polish House in Dunkirk. Review to come later today, I left my notes at home.  It's a social club for those of Polish descent.  I should join one of these days.  The secretary is Italian and has been a member for over three decades! :)  Try to get there ( Read more... )

This was an experiment to re-create a dish from my youth ( Read more... )

I was born on Good Friday, April the 4th.  This is hell on a child growing up in a devoutly Catholic household.  "No, you can't have a birthday party and cake, IT'S LENT! " or "It's Holy Week!"  I looked forward to birthdays after Easter the way leap year kids look forward to their "real" birthdays. I used to argue that I should be allowed parties ( Read more... )