On My Plate: Okra
“Okra is spiritual, and that’s why it’s not for everyone.”
Columns
Observations: Trump and anticommunism
The Red Scare, in the aftermath of World War I, was a sorry episode in American society.
Media Matters: Local news and state support
“The quality of democracy and the quality of journalism are deeply entwined.”
–Bill Moyers
On My Plate: Green beans
In its protection of the salade niçoise recipe, the Cercle de la Capelina d'Or permits cucumber, bell peppers, celery, radishes, scallions, basil, black olives and garlic, as long as they are uncooked.
Veterans Among Us: Nick Zenz
Miami University employee Nick Zenz knows the inside of a B-52 better than most. One might say that he inherited this knowledge from his family.
On My Plate: Paella
The word “paella” refers to the wide shallow pan in which the dish is traditionally prepared.
Observations: The dog theme
My mother never allowed us to have a dog, so I didn’t have one until I was well along in my career.