The word "Minestrone" comes from the word "Minestra," which means dish up and serve. There are variations ranging from thick and dense to more of a broth. It was originally known as Cucina Povera - or cuisine for the poor. A peasant may have killed a rabbit, or another type of meat used the bones as broth and cooked up a soup made with beans and available … [Read more...]
If Age is Simply a State of Mind How Young do You Feel?
I’ve been contemplating the idea that “age is a state of mind” for a while now. I'm in my 60s but don’t feel old. It's funny because some people who are in their 30s think they’re ancient. I remember dreading turning that age but now it seems ridiculous. Perception of aging – We are not our grandparents Every generation has thought that their parents or their grandparents … [Read more...]
Norman Lloyd: Party Conversations with the Centenarian Actor
For several years, I attended an outdoor 4th of July gathering in Hollywood where we would eat BBQ and drink Sangria. The first time we went, I sat next to an elderly man who was regaling the other guests with stories of old Hollywood. He looked familiar but I couldn’t quite place him at first. Suddenly, I realized he was Norman Lloyd, and actor who had starred in the TV show … [Read more...]
60 Minutes Segment Reveals How to Live to 90 and Beyond
I watched a 60 Minutes segment with Lesley Stahl called "Living to 90 and Beyond?" a while back. It profiled the University of California Irvine (UCI) 90 + study on aging, which observed seniors over 90, who lived in Laguna Woods, California, previously known as Leisure World. The segment revealed how these elderly seniors are staying active and … [Read more...]
Bitter Melon Stir Fry: Okinawa Goya Chanpuru
This recipe for Bitter Melon, also known as Goya Chanpuru, originated in Okinawa, Japan, and is made with tofu and pork. It's a typical Japanese dish made in an area of the world with a large population of centenarians. Enjoy this recipe! Misao Okawa was a centenarian from Japan who died in April 2015 at 117 years of age. She was verified as only one of 5 … [Read more...]