“Nothing travels faster than the speed of light, with the possible exception of bad news, which obeys its own special laws.” ~ Douglas Adams
October, let’s go. It’s time to migrate! Ah, it wasn’t October right (*)? Yet, for me October is the month when I do “migrate” back home, late October to be precise. I return to my children and to the more leisurely pace of winter.
… October, let’s go. It’s time to migrate!
It’s September and we’re back to… (work); as F. Scott Fitzgerald was saying “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”
… It’s September and we’re back to… (work)
Here it is, the watershed that – following our Italian tradition – inexorably separate the “before and afterwards” of each year: we’re talking about Ferragosto and… the bygone flour.
… Ferragosto and… the Bygone Flour
This is an Ode to Pinzimonio (and Panzanella Salad)… Dear readers of “Open Celery,” as I’m sure you’re aware, it’s July, and, as you certainly know, in the Northern Emisphere it’s a very hot month, with its Heat Warning Alerts!
… Ode to Pinzimonio (and Panzanella Salad)
Speaking of coffee and caffeine… Sometime ago I read a nice piece written by Michael Pollan on “Caffeine” How coffee and tea created the modern world. It’s about the invisible addiction triggered by his majesty the coffee, and its caffeine content.
… Speaking of Coffee and Caffeine
It is May, ode to flowers and vegetables, with Spring in full swing, and flowers blooming… and lots of pollen in the air: it’s intoxicating 😵💫 In any case it’s May, let’s savor the beauty of nature!
… It’s May, Let’s Savor the Beauty of Nature! 😋
Here are 3+ savory ideas for an Italian “picnic or brunch” plant-based menu.
… 3+ Savory Ideas for an Italian Plant-Based “PicNic or Brunch” Menu
Just pause and reflect: it’s Springtime, let’s eat more plants for a change! … Are you ready for Spring?
… It’s Springtime: Eat More Plants for a Change!
February is a really dire month. Starting from the 9th, then the 13th, 14th, and 15th, and, this time, it’s going to be of 29 days… OMG, it’s Leap Year, again!
… OMG, It’s Leap Year, Again!
Here’s to new beginnings or the (usual) new year resolutions… or are those intentions?
… To New Beginnings, or the (Usual) New Year Resolutions