June 11, 2023

On Line For 1 Potato

Wow, this guy waited on line at the supermarket to buy one single potato. 

That's right, nothing else.

He wasn't a poor guy or anything, just a regular Joe. 

I couldn't help myself and said: "what do you do with just one potato?"  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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What's in the Cholent?

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "What's in the Cholent?"

Anyway, for all of you who have had the experience, I am sure that you will agree that it's truly not a Shabbat meal without a big pot of cholent (or, should I say, dafina, as my Sephardic friends say). And it's not a bowl of cholent that you want to eat unless you've hand-picked every single scoop of it yourself, even if you don't quite know what it is you're looking for to begin with.

(Credit photo: Becky via https://www.flickr.com/photos/35694730@N00/2738330081/in/photolist-5aYE8B-5LdtsL-5YkAgM)
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June 9, 2023

Beautiful Seared Tuna on Chef's Salad

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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June 8, 2023

A Fine Spine

Can you believe that's our spine?  

My back hurts just looking at it. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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June 7, 2023

Cookie Faces

Unfortunately, in the 3rd row, it looks like Mr. Cookie lost an eye.  

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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June 6, 2023

Weird Hooks On Letters

D, E, R, B, S.

Catch any fish with those hooks?  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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June 5, 2023

Snail Bowl

 

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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June 4, 2023

Iced Coffee with Mocha!

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
 


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The Best of People

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Best of People."

When we finally got back to the hotel and my wife was feeling better, I told her how amazed I was with the goodness of these complete strangers that we encountered. I saw people who expressed concern and care for someone they didn't know and for whom they wanted nothing in return.
I believe that this is ultimately what life is all about: it's not about the money, the honor, or what we get out of a situation; rather, it's about doing good in the world and savoring G-d's blessing over anything that is material or narcissistic.

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

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June 2, 2023

Nail Art

(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)


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June 1, 2023

Cocolada x 2

Rum, pineapple, coconut, and more goodness. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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May 31, 2023

4 Flavors of Overflowing Gelato

Rich Chocolate, Mixed Berry, Banana Cream, and Pecan Pie. 

This was nice on a very hot day!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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May 30, 2023

Escambron Beach

(Credit Video: Andy Blumenthal)

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May 29, 2023

Old San Juan







(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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May 28, 2023

Puerto Rico On The Rocks

(Credit Video: Andy Blumenthal)

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Lessons in Peace, Inclusion, and Humanity

Please see my new video and article in The Times of Israel called "Lessons in Peace,Inclusion, and Humanity."

In this video, there are three stories from my recent Caribbean vacation, which include a conversation with a waiter about peace between Israelis and Palestinians, feeling unwelcome in a synagogue, and connecting with a stranger from India.

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May 27, 2023

Love and Wine

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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May 26, 2023

Cat Mural

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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May 25, 2023

Plant of Unknown Origin

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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May 24, 2023

Flower Throne

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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