Nancy Violeta Velez: All mothers think their children are oaks, but the world never lacks for cabbages ~ Robertson Davies
Nancy Violeta Velez: Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian; wine and tarragon make it French. Sour cream makes it Russian; lemon and cinnamon make it Greek. Soy sauce makes it Chinese; garlic makes it good ~ Alice May Brock
Nancy Violeta Velez: History is gone... time for some corn (Cachapa's recipe)
Nancy Violeta Velez: His memoir is a splendid artichoke of anecdotes, in which not merely the heart and leaves but the thistles as well are edible ~ John Leonard
Nancy Violeta Velez: Carrotologist
Nancy Violeta Velez: Most folks call 'em green onions, but they're really scallions! ~ Stan Freberg