[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Peconic Bay Zen is a Zen Buddhist meeting that meets Mondays at 7PM in the Jamesport Meeting House on the Main Road in Jamesport. Curious about Zen Buddhism? Contact designated Practice Leader Parnel Wickham at wickhamjp@gmail.com . [/xf_textblock]
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Mandala
[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Here is a mandala rendered in fiery orange and red flower petals in celebration of the summer solstice by Kathy Klein. A mandala is a sort of circular drawing or design that serves as a spiritual symbol and an aid to meditation in Eastern religions. [/xf_textblock]
Summer Solstice
[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] This is the week of the summer solstice, when the planet has its maximum axial tilt toward the sun. What does this part of the summer bring to mind? Does it put you in mind of beach parties on the East End that last late into the night? …
North Fork Patch
[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Visit North Fork Patch to keep up-to-date on local events. Patch.com is an independent news and engagement network with an emphasis on what is going on locally. Lisa Finn, editor. [/xf_textblock]
Melon Plants
[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] These melon plants are going to produce large, golden cantaloupes with webbing on the outside come August. [/xf_textblock]
Recipe: Rock Shrimp and Asparagus Tempura
[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] From the New York Times, a recipe for rock shrimp and asparagus tempura: ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 egg 1 cup flour 2 cups panko ½ pound rock shrimp 1 pound asparagus, trimmed Vegetable oil In a large bowl, whisk together the salt, the egg and 1 cup …
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Recipe: Roasted Stuffed Tomatoes
[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Here is an appetizing recipe for roasted stuffed tomatoes from www.freefromfusion.com 8 beef tomatoes 1 red onion 2 garlic cloves 1 red chili pepper 500g mince 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 200g basmati rice 2 slices of gluten free bread 1 teaspoon mixed herbs 1 tablespoon …
A Delicacy
[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] “It’s a delicacy in some parts, you know.” [/xf_textblock]
International Voluntary Services
[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] International Voluntary Services was an American private volunteer organization that existed in the middle years of the 20th century and was a precursor to the Peace Corps. IVS sent many young Americans overseas to do agricultural service work with local farmers in various countries including Vietnam, Cambodia, Algeria, Laos, …
Water Buffalo: Draft Animals
[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Here is a video of some young Americans trying their hand at steering a pair of water buffalo while plowing a rice paddy in Cambodia. Water buffalo are widely used in Southeast Asia as draft animals because they find the water congenial, and because they are relatively docile …