Located right in the heart of New York’s Bowery, the Double Crown is a culinary sensation. Amidst exotic decor you’ll experience the influence of eastern flavours upon British traditional fare. The results are a menu that includes Venison Wellington, Miso-glazed Bone Marrow, Pheasant and Licorice Pie, and Rendell’s favourite dish, Tandoori Foie Gras Torchon with Earl Grey.
Archives for April 2010
How to Make a Zombie: Encounters with Vodoun in Haiti
In Vodoun belief, the Voduisant who is occupied by a loa, is called a cheval or “spirit horse”. Under the spirit’s influence he is said to be able to perform acts that would ordinarily not be possible. As we watched, the young Voduisant’s face began to contort and he moved his body in an increasing frenzied fashion.
A Hut of My Own: Solace, Spirit and Inspiration
The Metchosin hillside where my hut sits has become my refuge, my place of solace…my sacred place, and I’ve gone there when cancer and other illnesses have almost paralyzed us with fear, have nearly broken my heart. Here, in the natural setting of my hut, I’ve always found peace.
Tarmac Meditations #7 — Note to a Friend on His Long Sought and Now Imminent 24hr Run
Knowing that when a friend is running out beyond his comfort zone, we are together wherever else we may be. It is always one step, then another — a journey from where we were to wherever we are going that enriches all of us.
Trails to the Tree Kingdom: Why We Should Never Outgrow Nature
A childhood memory of a natural playground can remind us of different ways to envision the future when it comes to preserving and respecting the natural world.
The Water Droplet Lesson
I focus on the top of this puny little tree and start to count. I’m bored by the time I hit number 40 but giving up is not my style. Around 800 the counts are coming along: dum dum dum—849—dum dum dum—852—dum dum dum 855 and my eyelids are drooping. The voice seeps in again. […]
Mother Earth – Beyond the Pollution of Politics
On Earth Day we have to remind ourselves that politics won’t matter if Planet Earth decides it can get along better without us humans.
The Tree Whisperer
I envisioned this tree while I was in the hospital in labour with my daughter. It was a Technicolor trip aided by a good ol’ snort of nitrous oxide (Woo Hoo!), which left me convinced that I had, without a doubt, graduated from Tree Hugger to Tree Whisperer.
Our Granola Girl
Some people read Mahatma Gandhi’s words, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world,” and nod in agreement. Others take it to heart and actually try to change our world.
Saving the Earth…But What About Those Long Showers?
A forlorn father struggles to teach his teenage daughter about the importance of being environmentally friendly and discovers teenagers have their own quirky ways of showing us that “they get it.”
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