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The Black Swallowtail is a North American Butterfly that is black in colour with bands of yellow on the anterior portion of their wings. The butterfly lays its eggs on plants that are members of the carrot family which includes dill, Queen Anne's Lace, fennel, and parsley.<br />
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These Black Swallowtail Caterpillars were found on and in close proximity to parsley in the garden. <br />
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Needless to say next season there will be much more parsley in the herb garden, as well as dill and fennel, and if I can get some of the Queen Anne's lace that is growing wild along the car park at work I will plant some of that in the garden as well. <br />
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Just outside of the south end of Branch Brook Park in Newark, and about a block from the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, is the Colonnade and Pavilion Apartments. Built in 1959, the stand-out feature of these apartments is that they were designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the German born architect who was a pioneer of Modern Architecture. He fled Nazi Germany in the early 1930's because his work was "not German enough." Perhaps more well know than his building are this two phrases "Less Is More" and "God Is In The Details."Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05718336789496434805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32595468.post-36732548729406624532015-04-01T05:00:00.000-07:002015-04-01T05:00:02.490-07:00Bonne Poisson d'Avril <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4nLrpjawUyxGfGpF-TZPf3dmkv2KRtEBdAVeanQL5wgOg8E04tLG7ZcP8NPOflLf_tmSw5qqIgYj7aEY4GtohyphenhyphenoSyXAi22feaN2_eho0vbCZDxovAQi9dVh9wPrPuFjW7C1DB/s1600-h/poisson_avril.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4nLrpjawUyxGfGpF-TZPf3dmkv2KRtEBdAVeanQL5wgOg8E04tLG7ZcP8NPOflLf_tmSw5qqIgYj7aEY4GtohyphenhyphenoSyXAi22feaN2_eho0vbCZDxovAQi9dVh9wPrPuFjW7C1DB/s320/poisson_avril.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184057618731535730" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px;" /></a><br />
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For a little Lenten inspiration I hit the canned bean section of Whole Foods in Montclair and ideas popped off the shelf! Black bean soup, black beans and rice (Indian spiced and Cajun Spiced versions), and well as salad ideas filled my thoughts - subsequently these beans filled my cart! <br />
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Whole Foods 365 is the company's house brand and surprise surprise, the quality is superior to most national brands. The black beans are just beans, but other Whole Foods 365 products like Peanut Butter, Cookies, and Jams often have much lower sugar and sodium than larger brands brands and the prices are in line, or in some cases lower than, items found in mainline grocery store. Plus, these black gems are organic, so my Lenten Discipline will have limited impact on the environment which goes right along with what this season of transformation is all about.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05718336789496434805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32595468.post-32971280427260259942015-02-25T05:07:00.000-08:002015-02-28T06:54:48.824-08:00Taste Of Montclair Is Almost Sold Out <a href="http://devilgourmet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-Taste-Poster1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="@TasteMontclair " class="wp-image-7503" src="http://devilgourmet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-Taste-Poster1.jpg" height="555" style="border-radius: 15px; border: 5px solid; box-shadow: rgb(0, 0, 0) 0px 0px 10px 5px; position: relative;" width="370" /></a>Over 45 Chefs, Restaurants, Specialty Food Firms, and Much More on March 9 at Montclair State
One of the most delicious ways to celebrate the end of this winter’s deep freeze is to meet your friends, colleagues, and neighbors at the Montclair Rotary Club’s Fourth Annual <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-montclair-presented-by-montclair-rotary-club-tickets-14739176273" target="_blank">Taste of Montclair</a> event. The <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-montclair-presented-by-montclair-rotary-club-tickets-14739176273" target="_blank">Taste of Montclair</a> is also the kickoff event for Montclair Restaurant Week, which runs from March 9 to 15.
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During the 2015 Taste of Montclair, sample cuisine prepared by Montclair’s top chefs, who represent over 45 restaurants and specialty food purveyors. Also, taste creations from gourmet bakers, confectioneries, and beverage firms on Monday, March 9 from 6 PM until 9 PM. While enjoying superb tastings, guests can view the late winter sunset and New York City skyline for Conference Center in University Hall on the Montclair State University campus. The address of Montclair State is One Normal Avenue, Montclair, N.J.</div>
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In discussing The <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-montclair-presented-by-montclair-rotary-club-tickets-14739176273" target="_blank">Taste of Montclair</a>, the Montclair Rotary’s Event Chair Joseph Solano said, “This is Montclair’s one-of-a-kind culinary festival that recognizes all those talented and innovative men and women who have transformed our town in to one of the top dining destinations in the Garden State. You’ll want to be here for the appetizing food, fun, and friendship as we all sample our community’s wonderful cuisine and bid farewell to winter.”</div>
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All of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to three nonprofit organizations that provide meals and non-perishable food items to individuals and families facing tough times. The Rotary plans to donate over $15,000 and those funds will be divided between the Human Needs Food Pantry, Toni’s Kitchen, and Salvation Army Montclair Citadel. Taken together, these programs help feed and provide food to hundreds of people, from children to the elderly, each week.</div>
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In addition to exceptional cuisine, The Taste of Montclair will feature live music and specialty beverage called “Azariah Crane Cocktail,” which has been concocted by Warren Bobrow, a noted mixologist and chef. Known as the Cocktail Whisperer, Mr. Bobrow’s concept drink is a tribute to one of the first white settlers of “the Mountain,” when the area was still a Royal Colony.</div>
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For more information about 2015 The Taste of Montclair, visit the Rotary Club’s website at www.montclairrotaryclub.com or contact Robbie Furman at 973.316.8200.</div>
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Participating in The<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-montclair-presented-by-montclair-rotary-club-tickets-14739176273" target="_blank"> Taste of Montclair</a> are:
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A Gardener’s Kitchen
Ah Pizz
Anderson’s 1949 -brooklyn
Anthony’s Cheesecake
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Asalt and Buttery
Beyond the Pita
Brick Lane Curry House
CARS Delivery
DeNovo European Pub
Egan and Sons
Escape
Fin Raw Bar and Kitchen
Fricassée French Bistro
Gina’s Bakery
Greek Taverna
Halcyon
Jams By Kim
Java Love
Jersey Artisan Rum
Jersey Barnfire Hot Sauce
Le Salbuen Cafe Market
Long Valley Creamery
Mac Attack
MEAL
Mesob
Montclair Bread Company
Next Door
Old Canal Inn
Olive That And More
Pig and Prince
Red Eye Café
Salugo
Salute Bistro
Spice Thai
Stuffed
Tassot Apiaries
Terre A Terre
The Chocolate Path
The Manor
The Office
Tiny Elephant
Toast Montclair
Yalo and Me
Yogic Chai</div>
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The <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-montclair-presented-by-montclair-rotary-club-tickets-14739176273" target="_blank">Taste of Montclair</a> is supported by a generous group of corporate and individual sponsors and their donations are critical to success of this annual event. Sponsors are DCH Montclair Acura, DCH BMW of Bloomfield, Otterstedt Insurance, Haven Savings Bank, Investors Bank, Whole Foods, Partners for Health, Tracey Diamond Design, TAP into Montclair, The Conference Center at Montclair State, Tricarico Architecture & Design, Essential Public Relations, Silver Family Foundation, Cohn Lifland Pearlman Attorneys, WH Linen, “Little Angels,” and Dealer Active.</div>
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Ms. Dawson brings to the shelter extensive knowledge and experience with animal welfare operations management. Most recently she served as the Interim Director for the Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter after the NJSPCA took receivership of the agency. While there, she developed a business plan for a financially sustainable and humane shelter which was presented to the borough’s council.<br />
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How Many Episcopalians Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb?</div>
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Change! Change! You Can't Change A Lightbulb! Father Renn installed that lightbulb himself!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05718336789496434805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32595468.post-3572692789442953752015-01-22T05:30:00.000-08:002015-01-22T05:30:00.942-08:00The Duck at Le Salbuen at #TasteOfMontclair 2013 #tbt<center><iframe src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnleesandiego/8635466737/player/" width="500" height="333" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe></center>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05718336789496434805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32595468.post-29283778815797761742015-01-19T04:00:00.000-08:002015-01-19T04:00:01.672-08:00Snowy Panorama at Edgemont Park #Montclair NJ<center>
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The Veteran's Memorial in Edgemont Park stands serenely</div>
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in the white silence on a January Afternoon.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05718336789496434805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32595468.post-65322928816795577582015-01-06T04:00:00.000-08:002015-01-06T04:00:00.562-08:00An Epiphany About Epiphany (Twelfth Night)<div>
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Epiphany.<br />
Twelfth Night.</div>
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"Little Christmas" to some.</div>
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Christmas in the Orthodox Tradition.</div>
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The Twelfth Day of Christmas to others.</div>
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Epiphany is an insight, something that has suddenly become apparent. Reading and reflecting on the day, one realizes that the historic events of the day really are quite simple, and a lesson so many of us need to learn, again, and again.<br />
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Epiphany marks when the Magi, the Three Wise men, rode into Bethlehem to visit the Christ child. The were wise indeed, learned men of science, and philosophy, and politics. They came from the East, Persia, in what is now Iran and Iraq.<br />
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The Magi followed a star, a new star in the sky, under which they found the Christ Child. They brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But what they really brought was recognition. Recalling our lessons from Sunday School, the Christ Child was already visited by shepherds, but shepherds don't have much authority. Their knowledge is tending to sheep and not much more. But here were Wise Men, perhaps some of the most learned people around, who traveled a great distance, to see the new born King.<br />
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The Church regonizes Epiphany as the manifestation of the Christ to the Gentiles, the non-Jews. Recognition. Someone of authority recognizing something as worthy of beholding.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga9v1sYSFgbKk6X_KiAlWQbXScqymrHNdEfynKIQa-QzQcgzDPuVXtBfU9srDMvvAedKnBqKFdSNYyGdOPx1SPsnZmV8EvoyZTFehgnz19EXght5ukzs_cCmJzB7-vTNikpi9j/s1600-h/magi3432.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga9v1sYSFgbKk6X_KiAlWQbXScqymrHNdEfynKIQa-QzQcgzDPuVXtBfU9srDMvvAedKnBqKFdSNYyGdOPx1SPsnZmV8EvoyZTFehgnz19EXght5ukzs_cCmJzB7-vTNikpi9j/s320/magi3432.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152490437550421074" style="cursor: hand; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>How many times in our lives do we have a chance to have an epiphany moment, a chance to recognize something as worthy? There are so many simple times in each day that we can change the world, or at least someone's world for one brief moment, by the simple act of recognizing them or their work. Praising a child for a simple line drawing, complimenting someone's suit, even recognizing someone's existence by waiting a moment as we hold the door for them.<br />
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These simple acts, though not as significant as the visit of the Magi, can change the world.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05718336789496434805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32595468.post-27665350290846272052015-01-01T06:00:00.000-08:002015-01-01T06:00:00.330-08:00Roadrunner in the Tree Of Life at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05718336789496434805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32595468.post-4260860820486153412015-01-01T01:00:00.000-08:002015-01-01T01:00:06.716-08:00It's A New Year! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rice Pudding is comfort food at its best. This twist on the traditional deli favourite uses coconut milk to warm the soul. It a really simple favourite recipe that is the ideal dessert after a spicy meal or served alone mid-afternoon when I'm feeling a bit homesick for San Diego.</div>
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I've actually used non-fat milk as well as lactaid milk and have had positive results. The pudding was not as thick with these adjustments but it was still oh so delicious.<br />
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Make sure you are using coconut milk. I have heard stories of people who have used Cream of Coconut which is a canned sweetened product used often for making pina coladas - yuk!<br />
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Turbinado sugar, also called Raw Sugar is my sugar of choice. This minimally processed sugar comes from the same plants as the white sugar to which so many of us are accustomed but is brown in colour and many, including me, can taste the difference. My personal preference is <em>Sugar In The Raw</em> which obtains all of their sugar from Hawaii. I like the idea of supporting domestic agriculture and as well as preventing more land in the Aloha state from turning into condo farms.<br />
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