Recorded Roger Wiesmeyer playing some nice oboe and English horn parts today for my album, with Mark Kibble producing. Mostly in 5/8 time, except for the part that changes meter every measure.
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“You Decide” Garlic Dressing
from Marilyn in Desert Hot Springs This is so tasty and lots of raw garlic cures what ails ya! Mix together three ingredients, more rice vinegar for salad dressing, less for dip. 1. Grapeseed Oil VEGENAISE 2. lots of pressed garlic (I use maybe ten cloves for 1 cup of dressing) 3. as much rice […]
“Vincent”
From a Sept 8, 2012 concert in Charlotte, NC.
Christmas Stollen
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups flour 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 tablespoon salt 1 egg 1 tablespoon yeast 2/3 cup warm milk 2/3 cup currants 1/3 cup plump raisins 2/3 cup diced candied citron 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optiona filling: marzipan) Instructions Dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let stand about 8-10 minutes Beat together […]
Sleigh Ride video
Here is a little clip from a recent concert a coffee roasting plant in Ottawa. They shut down the machines, set up some chairs and a stage, and we had a good time!
Quinoa cooked sushi rolls a la Muriel
I really enjoyed the Japanese breakfasts, especially making the rolls of seaweed, salmon, pickled items and rice. I’ve made these at home since returning with ingredients that I had locally in Nashville. Since I like a high protein breakfast, I’ve also tried substituting the rice with the higher protein grain, quinoa. You can be creative, […]
Life as Music
In the process of making music on an instrument, right and left hand techniques are essential tools, yet even while these techniques are developing it is important not to overlook the actual music itself – the expression of the heart that drew us to music in the first place. When the player truly listens to […]
Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July! Here is the Liberty Bell March played at a concert in Germany.
Hot Cross Buns
My mother’s recipe, adapted from 1973 flour bag recipe. Ingredients 1 pkg. yeast 1⁄2 c. warm water 1⁄2 c. sugar 1⁄4 c. shortening 1 c. hot milk 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. cinnamon 1⁄2 tsp. ground allspice 1 1⁄2 tsp. salt 1 c. currents or raisins 1⁄2 c. citron or candied lemon chunks 5 c. […]