by Nan Rae | Mar 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
It seems like a month ago that Tomiko & I met for dinner (natch) at Bar Verde but it was just last Sunday evening. I think she has gotten tired of my taking pictures of her and whatever she’s eating so it was her turn. Tuesday John-David came over and we discussed...
by Nan Rae | Mar 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
…….was the most precious time! Amy had been wanting to make borscht for me but that was just the beginning! It was a ‘Jackson Pollock’ sort of an evening so here’s my homage “Borscht with Sour Cream’. Followed by ‘Le Paris’ Beef that was simply...
by Nan Rae | Mar 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
……..planned a perfect get together to give us final instructions for our adventure in Japan. She had goodie bags for all the travelers. ….and sushi, tea and various munchies. I love a tea party! ‘Old Imari’ was the closest I could get to anything ‘Japanese’! The...
by Nan Rae | Mar 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
Jamie Nichols, Violet’s dance teacher, is the Executive Director of this amazing event now in it’s 9th sold out year at the Alex Theatre. And as in the past, Violet treated me to an awesome evening! Heartfelt thanks Violet!!! Eight extraordinary dance companies...
by Nan Rae | Mar 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
How fortunate can I get?…..Imagine having Emmy winning, pre-eminent fashion expert Brenda Cooper find your ‘just right’ colors! I’m a ‘Dark Autumn’….but more on that later. And here she is, stunning Brenda in her studio….She represents fabulosity to the max! And...
by Nan Rae | Mar 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’m from Chicago…need I say more? But just to rub it in that all Angelino’s are softies, this from Tom, our resident Master Calligrapher.” I was raised in Hong Kong where there were typhoons & heavy rains. The school busses were always asked to open...
