by Betsy | Jul 1, 2026
Ivan’s Art & Jewelry Ivan was born with magic hands. Everything he touched he could fix, change, paint, facet, build, etc. Nothing was beyond his reach. My mother and I came home one day, when he was in his teens, and the fan going between the living room...
by Betsy | Jun 5, 2026
The Ringling Museum Years The previous writing was about working for the Mount Dora Center for the Arts and how that led me to the Ringling Museum Job because the gallery was going to close after just being opened for a few months, and I had to find something else to...
by Betsy | Jun 1, 2026
Potatoes Potatoes are a staple food in many parts of the world.Originally from South America, the Peru Inca women domesticated it. Most of the world’s varieties are still in South America. They are a staple food in many parts of the world and an integral part of...
by Betsy | Jun 1, 2026
Arróz a La Carmen – Carmen Style Rice This recipe came from my father’s cousin’s wife Carmen. Tia Carmen was Puertorican from an area where they speak a little different. She was sweet, funny, and just knew tons of survival skills to teach a...
by Betsy | Jun 1, 2026
Asparagus Asparagus are one of my favorite vegetables. They have been since I discovered them. When I was little all I had access to was Green Giant cans. And, since I didn’t know any better, I liked them. Then, I got to meet Buz. He could get USA fresh...
