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...
by Betsy | Jun 1, 2026
Beef Stroganoff This became a staple for us in Philadelphia because I could get a little bit of meat and extend it with mushrooms and sour cream. In those days we went to stay with Connie in Wilmington most weekends. On the way there we would stop at a marvelous...
