February 2020

This is my favorite painting at the North Carolina Museum of Art: “The Siene at Giverny, Morning Mists.” Go visit it if you haven’t yet! This was painted by Monet in 1897. The amazing thing about this painting is that for two years, Monet rose at 3:30 am, to catch the mists and fog clearing […]

Cucumber and Avocado Soup

2 pounds English or Armenian cucumbers (soft skinned) 6 oz. watercress 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 small jalapeño or Serrano pepper 1 large haas avocado 1 – 2 tsp. Sea salt Garnishes: olive oil, tomato Trim ends off cucumbers and cut into cubes. Wash watercress, remove heavy stems and choke […]