Mhmmm to Pirojki

One of my favorite smells is that of salty sea water and hot sun on my skin. It is what completes the fun-loving beach time along with friends, volleyball and, of course, good food. Although my mother taught me that good beach food consists of fruit, crackers and water, I found myself leaning towards beach food that definitely consists of more calories.

Potato filled pirojki are something I discovered this weekend on Brighton Beach, New York City. They are freshly baked pies that can be filled with meat, jam, potatoes or cabbage. The pirojki would be perfect for any big meal of the day as well as any quick snack in between. When flavored according to my personal preferences, the potato filling would include pepper to bring a spicy taste and trigger your appetite even more.
In short, mhmmm to pirojki!

Go Vintage -- With Posters

Diving into the past is like no other sensation. Watching black and white movies, listening to vinyl records and wearing antique jewelry put a charming spell of curiosity on us. And we try to envelope ourselves in this sensation by collecting authentic porcelain vases, retro comic books or even vintage posters. If you are also enchanted by the idea of decorating your home with vintage posters, make sure to visit the Chisholm Larsson Gallery.


Located in Chelsea, the 30-year-old Gallery is the ultimate resource for original international vintage posters. It offers over 35,000 authentic advertising posters published since the 1890s. Hang on your walls artistically designed posters that reflect social realities, historical moments and entertainment legends like Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando. The poster selection includes over 15,000 classic movie posters from Italy, France, Swiss and Poland designed by artists such as Lenica, Ballester, Martinati and Bass. Inside, you can also find original liquor, travel, fashion and political posters written in different languages with long-forgotten slogans complemented by popular images. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Friday, 11 - 7 and Saturday 11 - 5. Chisholm Larsson Gallery is located at 148 8th Avenue and can be reached at (212) 741-1703.

The Sound of Words

I am an avid listener. Although I often don't exactly know what my conversation partner is saying and how she/he got there, I will be leaning forward with eyes fixed on the person talking. I will be following every tone change and word sound, and sigh.




The sound of words fascinates me. I realized that I had favorite terms because of the way they sound and not necessarily the message they convey. Yet, sometimes their melody and meaning seem to overlap. Two of my favorite words in English are soft and pure. But I am curious to learn what other people's favorite words are and why. Here is the beginning of this fun survey:

Rachel:
Favorite word in English: Bumblebee
Reason: It is fun to say.

Daniela:
Favorite words in English: voluptuous, expurgate
Reason: They sound sophisticated and are rarely used.

Karlene:
Favorite word in English: Onomatopoeia
Reason: I just like the sound of it.

Alex Trahan:
Favorite word in English: mop

Josh
Favorite word in English: Love