Arianna and Sofia Riva, HG/BSK’s beautiful and brilliant granddaughters, are spending a week at HG/BSK’s New Mexico home. Nothing could be more joyou. Arianna brought along her regal, imperious male cat—Mintern. Though not affectionate, Toby, The Wonder Dog, gets along politely with Mintern. The young women have been missing Tex/Mex food so lunches have been festivals with tacos, breakfast burritos, menudo and other good things obtained takeout from nearby Gabriel’s, Sopaipilla Factory and El Parasol. Arianna and Sofia were active sous chefs and after dinner cleanuppers. Arianna has a high tech job (she lives near Boulder, Co.) so she had to interrupt vacation time with some lengthy intervals at her computer. Sofia, who is getting her Master’s degree in Padua, Italy, had time for hikes and church visits (Chimayo) with BSK. Upon leaving the USA, Sofia will meet up in London with HG daughter, Victoria, and Vic’s husband, Marc Meyer. They’ll be in London to explore new restaurant ideas. Lucky Sofia will accompany the New York restaurateurs to their gourmet destinations. BSK made a robust picante green chile pork stew for farewell dinner. Palates were cooled by desserts of vanilla ice cream topped with BSK’s lush raspberry puree. The dinner was enlivened by the presence of HG/BSK’s dear friend and former neighbor, Karen K. Karen now lives in Santa Fe and once more is in the process.of creating a glorious garden Happily, she brought a box of chocolates . A bite of chocolate, a sip of Jack Daniels. Perfect climax to a farewell dinner.
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