Home at Last

Welcome, welcome one and all!

I hope this is the start of a long and enjoyable ride and I also couldn't be happier to be back home in Maine after a much too long absence!  To celebrate my return and new chapter in my life, I've decided to start this little venture...

I am extremely new the blog-o-sphere and do not, in any way, consider myself a writer or an expert on anything.  What I am is a lover of art, books, food, and wine!  I already share these passions of mine with close friends and thought why not share them with everyone else?  Because why keep such passion reserved for the few when it could be shared with the many!

Because first of all, who doesn't love good food?  There is something about a great meal that touches the soul.  Very cliche I know, but so true.  Add friends and family to the mix and a good meal becomes so much more.  That is also why this time of year is my favorite! Hands down, all time favorite.  Thick soups, chunky stews, roasts, hearty breads and grains...the list goes on and on.  And since the weather is cooler, I feel it's a great excuse to eat as much as possible, and as often as possible.

Secondly, with an artist as a father, I grew up to have an incredible appreciation for art.  Who can look at a Degas or a Seurat (or a Picasso if that's easier to imagine) and not feel anything? To be standing in front of a work of art, whether done by a known or unknown artist, brings about the most calming, serene, peaceful feeling.  To be surrounded by art is my breath of fresh air...I feel it is impossible for someone to stand in front of a work of art - realistic or abstract, painting or sculpture - and have no emotion whatsoever.  Impossible. 

And then there is nothing like getting lost in book.  I usually reach for book on Medieval history rather than a novel, but there really isn't anything I don't read.  Although, I have not read a romance novel thus far, so I have no opinion on them either way but sometimes you can judge a book by its cover (but I will always try something once, so I'll keep you posted).  I think that sometimes I would rather get completely lost in a book rather than in a movie.  There's just something about a book where your imagination completely takes over and the next thing you know it's 3am and you have just read a book cover to cover...

Hopefully I haven't already lost you in my ramblings.  Next time, I'll stick to one topic at a time!  From this moment onward, I will be sharing not just recipes but everything associated with food (drinks included!), current books that I am reading, artists and gallery shows, and my thoughts on these matters.  You may also see a little randomness here and there for good measure (but I'll try to keep it to a minimum).

Prost!