The musings of a wayward professor
We have been searching for new ways to incorporate more vegetables into our weekend breakfasts. We often enjoy breakfast burritos, omelets, or various other egg dishes, but most were built around some type of meat. Last week, we came upon a recipe for veggie hash...a combination of sweet potatoes, broccolini, onions, peppers, garlic, eggs, and... Continue Reading →
I have always loved to cook. From ribs, to desserts; French to Asian. Doesn't matter. Cooking is a form of relaxation and creativity. Last night, Kevin, my husband and sou chief, and I prepared Vietnamese Pho. A warm and hearty combination of chicken, mushrooms, broccoli, scallions, ginger, red onions, cilantro, fish sauce, rice noodles, and... Continue Reading →
Back to where it all began...at least my life in academia. It had been four years since seeing our friends and colleagues in Fargo and North Dakota State University, so Kevin and spent two days driving (each way) to revisit our old stomping ground. On our way to Fargo, we stopped in La... Continue Reading →
My apologies. It has been far too long since the last post, but I do have a good reason. We returned to the US in July 2016. In October of that year, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. During the next 15 months, I under went three surgeries, 16 chemotherapy treatments (four of... Continue Reading →
My husband and I spent the holiday at the amazing JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai. Yes, Dubai...the site of the horrific fire last night. More on that in a moment. We made our reservations six months ago and everything was perfect. Our evening began with photos in the lobby and dinner at the Tong Thai... Continue Reading →
One of the biggest adjustments to living in Abu Dhabi has been that the leaves don't change; a visual reminder that the holidays are approaching. The temperature has dropped from the 110+F to a more comfortable low 90s, but it is mid November and all the vegetation is still green. For me, November is time... Continue Reading →
I typically don't write about specific stores but this one is a hidden gem. Hidden between the hundreds of chain stores lining the avenue in the Taksim area is "Panter" selling writing instruments of all types along with leather bound journals and antique treasures. The shopkeepers speak limited English but are friendly and have very... Continue Reading →
I'm in Istanbul for a week attending the ICEEPSY conference. I actually am one of the keynote speakers. I've been to Istanbul many times and refer to it as my favorite city. The people are friendly, the food amazing, and the mix of old and new abound. Seafood and doner kebabs are staples, as is... Continue Reading →
While at the conference this week, I enjoyed many lunches at the market. The market was originally constructed in 1894, but a fire destroyed half the roof in 1896. Following repairs the market reopened in 1897. Along with the many shops for tourists, many locals do their daily shopping in the market. It is hard... Continue Reading →
