Category: My Family

Without a family, one seldom thinks long term

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Planning a South African Feast!

And Here Comes The Wine!

Well, I decided some time ago that I would prepare a South African style feast. I had purchased some wines from SOUTHERN WINES ( an excellent source) and found an interesting selection of inexpensive wines from South Africa at our local  BevMo. Three bottles of wine came to a mind boggling $ 30… hard to believe anyone can make any money at that price… but well worth trying out.

Simonsig’s  Chenin Blanc

Fleur du Cap’s  Chardonnay

Neli Ellis’s  Chardonnay

I am still working on the main dish… something with Ostrich no doubt. Stay Tuned!

Roger Freberg

 

 

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Today is a birthday we all share…

Living free is never easy

Sometimes, we take for granted why our fathers first came to this great country. In search of opportunity, some traversed great distances ; for others, it was to escape the constraints of the past; while thousands came for adventure and ,unfortunately, too many came against their will … but through conflict and time comes resolution … and this has helped to further define and shape us into who we are today… a strong, wise, adaptable and generous people.

Looking back, the world has changed much since 1776 when America became the first land of choices and dreams…. and hope. And thanks to the sacrifices of those who met the challenges of the past, America still exists today. 

Enjoy today, for July 4th is a birthday we in America all share…. and whether you celebrate this birthday or not with me, this too — in America — is your choice.

Roger Freberg

PS. I only wish there was a championship football game playing… then it would be perfect!

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“Rainbow Cuisine” Cookbook from South Africa — Yummy!

Karen sent me on a nice journey to find this cookbook!

In our family, we all share an appreciation for the wonders of good food. That is the curse for what my  psychologist wife  refers to as  “super tasters”…  a physiological distinction where some people just experience more from their taste of food. I wouldn’t want to be any different.

This is why “Jenny Craig” comes in so handy at times!

However, during those times of planned indulgence, the right food can be fully appreciated! South African recipes and portions are quite in line with a healthy lifestyle. A particular  South African recipe book  was recommended to my daughter “Chef” Karen that — unfortunately — she couldn’t find anywhere in South Africa and was out of print, so she asked me to find one! Finally, after a bit of searching, I found one (and only one) in England and it’s on it’s way to me! I can’t wait! 

It all looks so good!

Roger Freberg

Karen has blogged about another one of the  author’s cook books  and here is a  LINK to Karen’s blog  on the subject.

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Roadtrip to Tennessee!

Karen's New home in Knoxville, Tennessee 

Well, for the past ten days we traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee from little San Luis Obispo, California ; then we found Karen an apartment, moved her in and then drove back! Helping our kids move is our pleasure.

Whew!

Dad celebrating with a BLOOMIN ONION!

All this work needed some reward including: a trip to the  “Texan” in Amarillo,  the  “Marketplace” in Arkansas  and an  Outback in Tennessee!  I enjoyed my “Blooming Onion.”

Well,  Jenny Craig,  I still lost weight!

Roger Freberg

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Paul Turner of Harvard passes away

Karen and Hrvard University's Coach Paul Turner

Track & Field Coach Paul Turner of Harvard University  was one of those very rare breed of men that — if you are very fortunate — you may meet in life. A young coach could do far worse than follow in his thoughtful footsteps.

Paul was a coach who sincerely put the needs of the athlete over his personal ambitions. He worked — whether an athlete agreed with him or not —  to help determine a future for themselves beyond their athletic efforts… sometimes that meant changing universities. The challenges of division 1 sports often leave athletes unprepared for their own future, and in my observation, Paul helped many folks think beyond the next season.

Our family will miss him… I only wish there were more like Paul.

Roger Freberg

PS. If you knew Paul, You can leave your thoughts here