New Payment Options!

By Michael Lato | Published: January 22, 2010
We’re working to make paying for your postcard simpler and easier. We’re adding a few new payment options… –Google Checkout for the U.S. users.  You can log in and pay with one click! –Same with Amazon Checkout…coming soon. –And, you can always use a credit card on PayPal, if you don’t have a PayPal account. –Your easiest and most economical [...]
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Don’t Worry on Valentine’s Day!

By Michael Lato | Published: January 22, 2010
Valentine’s Day is approaching.  If love makes you anxious, here is the loose translation of a Brazilian poem Quadrille John loved Teresa who loved Raymond who loved Mary who loved Jack who loved Lily who didn’t love anybody. John went to the United States, Teresa to a convent Raymond died in an accident, Mary became an old maid, Jack disappeared and Lily [...]
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Cuban Black Beans

By Michael Lato | Published: January 22, 2010
In a large pot, fry 1 pound of bacon till crispy.  Set the bacon aside, and drain off all but 1/4 cup of the bacon fat (I know…just let the diet go, this time). In the remaining bacon grease, saute until clear and soft… 1 large onion chopped 1 bunch cilantro chopped 1/4 cup chopped garlic. Now, add 1 cup of pitted [...]
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Holidays are an opportunity

By Michael Lato | Published: December 10, 2009
The beauty of a crisis is that is becomes an opportunity to show someone how much you care about them…a visit, a card, some food, a phone call from a friend, bringing people together to create community (aka strength and support)–all very welcome and appreciated. Holidays create the same opportunity without the misfortune.  This holiday season [...]
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Italian Wine Cookies

By Michael Lato | Published: December 9, 2009
This is a great holiday cookie…make them with a friend, and finish off the bottle of wine while you work. Collect these ingredients: 6 cups all purpose flour 6 tsp baking powder 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 cup red wine 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp allspice 6 tablespoons cocoa 1 stick + 6 tablespoons softened butter 2 cups pecan pieces Sift and mix [...]
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