Dragon Lady
Born again pagan with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a wicked sence of humor. Loves good food, good wine and stimulating conversation.
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Harvest Restaurant: High Expectations, Low YieldOverall, despite the very good service and quality of the food, I found my experience at Harvest to be somewhat empty.
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The New Monkey Burger at Williams CenterAs the name implies this is a burger joint offering a wide variety of gourmet burgers, but they are adamant that "no monkeys have been harmed" in any way.
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Tucson's 20th Annual All Souls ProcessionStarted in 1990 by artist Susan Johnson to mourn the loss of her father,the procession and surrounding events continue to grow, with an estimated 20,000 participants in this years procession. See allsoulsprocession.org -
The Bisbee 1,000 Great Stair ClimbBoot camp and kettle bells may be the hottest things in the fitness world right now, but for a great work out in a carnival atmosphere, nothing beats the annual Bisbee 1000 Great Stair Climb. -
Review: Wanchai Ferry Orange ChickenI have been around long enough to not be so naive as to expect the contents of a package to look exactly like the picture on the package, but this was outrageous.
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Penetrating the Perplexing PomegranateDespite its pre-packaged popularity, the pomegranate in its natural state can be daunting. Perhaps it is no coincidence that the French word for pomegranate is "la grenade". -
Bacon: It's Not Just for Breakfast AnymoreBacon-studded candy is just part of the latest foodie fad of adding pork to the pastry tray. Uncurl you lip for a moment and think about it; is bacon as a dessert component really that odd? -
Pistol Packing Protesters: Gunning for Power?I am appalled by what I see as a very disturbing trend; the use of guns to threaten and intimidate.
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Birthers, Deathers and Screamers" Democrats have moved to the right and The Right has moved to a mental hospital." -Bill Maher
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Dog Days of Summer HaikusA dog's eye view of the waning days of summer in haiku form. -
Treasures Hidden: The 17th Street MarketThe 17th Street Market may look like a warehouse on the outside, but to the folks who shop here, it's a real culinary treasure trove. -
The Health Care Debate: Truth, Lies, or Political Malice?Right wing conservatives and blue dog Democrats alike have been working overtime trying to convince the American people that President Obama's plan for health care reform is a risky experiment. I would like to address some of these "talking points."
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The Tragic Death of Michael JacksonMichael Jackson was a musical genius, a pop icon, a humanitarian and an inspiration to many an up and coming artists, but he was also a very troubled human being.
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Choosing Botanicals Over Pharmaceuticals: Interview with an HerbalistThere is a certain empowering quality in using herbs. I think it has to do with achieving a sense of control over your environment: it makes the world a safer place. -
Choosing Botanicals Over PharmaceuticalsOne day, as I was filling up my meds dispenser with pills for menopause, cholesterol control, high blood pressure and stress, I realized I was becoming a prescription drug junkie. I had bought into the pharmaceutical company's propaganda. -
Going LocovorEating is getting to be a pretty scary proposition. So what are we, the wary and cash strapped consumers to do? Well, one option is to become a locovor. -
But It's a Dry Heat!I live in the desert and the majority of my family lives in the East and Midwest and every summer we squabble over who has the worst summer weather.
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George Carlin: A Philosopher for Our TimesWhat I admired most about George was his use of words, at first to shock us, then to get us to look closer at their meanings and manipulations.
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Saying Goodbye to OrsonAbout a month ago, our beloved 12 year old dog's kidney ailment suddenly took a turn for the worse and we had to make some very difficult decisions. It was one of the longest and most heartbreaking weekends of our lives. -
Choosing the Right Gym to Keep that Weight Loss ResolutionAs the two month bacchanal of feasting and partying known as "the holiday season" nears an end many of us are loosening our belts and thinking that losing some weight and getting in shape would be a great new years resolution. -
History on a PlateWhen the Wampanoag Indians and Plymouth colonists sat down to their autumn harvest feast, or what we traditional celebrate as the first Thanksgiving, they probably didn't eat the same things we do today. -
Dad's Home CookingI don't have any warm, cozy, over-the-river-and-through-the-woods childhood memories of Thanksgiving.What I do think about at Thanksgiving is my father's cooking. -
Pumpkin: More Than Just a Scary SquashNow that all the jack 'o lanterns have been extinguished and tossed on the compost heap, let's think about pumpkins less as decorations and more as what they essentially are: food. -
How to Behave at a Wine TastingOnce the almost exclusive domain of those in the food and beverage trade large wine tasting are becoming more popular as culinary fair events and venues for fundraising open to the general public. -
Dias De Los Muertos / the Days of the DeadThe Days of the Dead, a celebration that combined the scary, raucous elements of Halloween with the spiritual aspects of respecting and honoring the dead. -
What to Do with All Those RecipesEveryone who likes to cook has one; a shoe box, file folder or drawer where they keep recipes they've torn out of magazines, printed off web sites or had passed along to them by family and friends. -
Harry Potter and the Lessons of LifeThe Harry Potter stories are essentially an episodic fairy tale that not only transports the reader to another world, but also teach valuable life lessons, as fairy tales were designed to do. -
4th of July Cioppino Party: An Alternative to the Same Old BBQOne of my favorite 4th of Julys was the year that I decided to forgo BBQ in favor of Cioppino, a delicious fish stew that originated on the docks of San Francisco. -
Recipes from a Desert Herb Garden: DillThe smell of dill always reminds me of my paternal grandmother's garden, which in turn makes me think of my grandmother's homemade pickles, preserved in a large ceramic crock in the root cellar of her house. -
Chocolate & Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian KitchenA review of the cookbook inspired by Clotilde Dusoulier's succesful food website of the same name. -
Duncan Hines Chocolate Lover's Turtle Brownies Versus Ghirardelli Caramel Turtle BrowniesMy co-worker, Lisa, believes that the only thing better than chocolate is chocolate with caramel, a sentiment that I share. -
What's the Buzz? Rockstar Energy Drink Vs Arizona Green Tea Energy DrinkEvery day about 3 pm my energy level starts dropping like a rock. I usually jump-start it with a shot of espresso, or some chocolate, sometimes both, but lately I've been tempted by the multitudinous selection of energy drinks on the market. -
Recipes from a Desert Herb Garden: MintMint is used in many cuisines, particularly Middle Eastern and Mediterranean lamb dishes, salads and sauces. It's also the main ingredient is several refreshing cocktails such as the traditional Derby Day julep and the trendy Mojito. -
Recipes from a Desert Herb Garden: ParsleyMany Americans think of parsley as mere garnishment; the curly sprig on our restaurant plate right next to the lemon wedge, or the handful of greenery tossed onto a bland looking dish to give it some color. -
Planning and Planting a Summer Herb Garden in the DesertIt is tricky, but not impossible. It takes preparation, planning and perseverance. My first attempts at desert gardening were disasters, but over the years I've learned how to work with the desert instead of against it.
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Asparagus: Verdant Envoy of SpringThe Greek word aspharagos means, "as long as one's throat," and it is said the vegetable derived it's name from the practice of enthusiastic diners swallowing the vegetable whole. -
Review of Flavorbank Spice Market, Tucson, ArizonaWhether you are an experienced cook looking for adventure, or a nervous novice in need of guidance, the Flavorbank Spice Market is the place to go.
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Salon de Artisans: Re-Inventing the Salon with Crafts, Cookies and Lively ConversationWikipedia defines a salon as "a gathering of stimulating people of quality under the roof of an inspiring hostess or host, partly to amuse one another and partly to refine their taste and increase their knowledge through conversation and readings."
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Writing a Family CookbookThe focal point of my kitchen is my grandmother's Grand stove made by the Cleveland Co-operative Stove Company in 1929. It's the stove on which she learned to cook and where she taught my father and then me how to cook.
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Mastering the Art of the Home PedicureI know that the weather is still blustery in most of the country, but after what was for us a cold, wet winter, Tucson is experiencing an early spring. With temperatures in the 80's it's sandal weather and time to get a pedicure.