Transliberation

On June 30, the United States of America lifted the ban on openly transgender people serving in the armed forces. Such a nice contrast to the all the hate and anger being spewed. Interesting that the military in this country is so much more progressive than the rest of the country. Socialized medicine. Housing. True …

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For the summer: ginger lemonade

Two organic lemons Two inches of ginger root Two whole cloves Sweetener as you like A pot, a sieve, a funnel, container(s) Cut the zest off the two lemons taking as little white as possible. If the ginger is not organic, peel it. Cut the ginger into as thin slices as possible, and then cut …

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Kuyashii: motivation to succeed

I have been watching the Netflix series “Chef’s Table.” Love it! Beautifully done and totally fascinating for a cook like myself. David Gelb, who directed the wonderful “Jiro Dreams of Sushi,” is executive producer of the series. Chef Niki Nayakama is featured in the fourth episode of the first season. I so want to eat …

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