Musings

Highlights from Savoring Sicily at The UxLocale, August 26, 2025 With heartfelt gratitude, I want to thank each of the guests who joined us. Your presence truly makes all the difference—sharing food, laughter, and stories is what brings life to the table, and I am humbled by the trust you place in me. I am deeply grateful to the farmers, producers, and dedicated salespeople whose hard work and devotion allow us to bring these ingredients from the fields and markets to your pl

Highlights from Venezuelan Arepas: The Experience and Wine Pairing Dinner, November 11, 2025 Our guests, Art and Emilia, the dynamic duo of Art Cooks , have launched a new venture: offering informative cooking classes both online and in-person. We were fortunate to host them three times for special events called Venezuelan Arepas: The Experience! The events are as engaging and delicious as we had hoped! It brought people together through shared culture, diverse food, and han

The Bob Ross style of painting is known for its calming and approachable techniques, emphasizing the beauty of nature and the joy of creativity. His "wet-on-wet" oil painting method allows artists to blend colors directly on the canvas, creating stunning landscapes with ease. This technique encourages spontaneity and experimentation, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of their experience level. Caryn Pierce, our certified Bob Ross instructor, truly embodies the spir