Fellow stamp collectors, Philatelist and art admirers, had a stress filled week? Do you need separation from the daily grind? So do I. Why not join me for a relaxing walk through the American wing of the Archipelago Stamp Museum? Great. See you at the definitives exhibitionist. Oh, your drink is waiting in the PostContinue reading “Stamp of the Week”
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Post Cards From The Archipelago – Glass and Light
Stamp of the Week – Growing as a Collector Addendum #1
In the last stamp of the week post I wrote about growing my knowledge of the printing process by collecting errors for one issue.
Finding Treasure
When I moved to central Illinois, I found the landscape interesting. But that interest only lasted a short time. After I drove over it, biked over it, and flew over it, I discovered that lakes, streams, hills and woods were few and far between. It was miles of empty monotony in winter and rows ofContinue reading “Finding Treasure”
Minestrone Soup
If I was cooking in Villa Santa Maria on a snowy night…
The Amazing Frank Leggio
I was talking to my Aunt Florence on the phone recently and the subject of her husband’s singing voice came up. Since I was a kid the family was always impressed with his singing. They would talk about Frank’s voice like they would talk about Perry Como or Dean Martin’s voice. However, I never heardContinue reading “The Amazing Frank Leggio”
Escarole Soup
Cucina Vendutas now has another fabulous recipe – Escarole soup. Robust flavors abound in this fast and easy recipe. Check it out!
Autumn Jazz List
Until then you groovy hep cats, Happy Listening.
Election Day Addendum #1
The past is the foundation of the future we are building on today.
New Recipe
Check out the Cucina Vendutas page. I added a mushroom recipe that got rave reviews when I offered is as the soup of the day at my old restaurant, Dominic’s. It is easy to make and perfect to eat on a cold autumn night!
Prairie Beacon 