HUNGRY GERALD

One of HG’s favorite restaurants is Los Andes in Providence.  It’s Peruvian–spectacular ceviche among many other good things. Their Pisco Sours are state of the art—HG needs much willpower to resist having more than one. The owners of Los Andes have opened another restaurant in Providence—Brasa y Chifa. It is Peruvian with some Chinese influenced dishes. Wonderful daughter, Lesley R. celebrated Mother’s Day at HG/BSK’s Central Falls. RI, loft. ( Lesley’s husband, Massimo, sent greetings–the brilliant author and academic–tenured Professor at Brown University–was lecturing on the west coast). Generous Lesley brought a detectable meal from Brasa y Chifa– chicken wings in a lush sauce; large platter of Peruvian Lo Mein; nicely cooked rice; fried plantains and stewed vegetables. There were a host of condiments/salads—pico de gallo, corn salsa/salad, baked pinto beans, two hot sauces (fiery and moderate) plus traditional Peruvian spicy sauce (Peruvians use it on everything). Drank Malbec and HG toasted two beloved and resourceful Moms—BSK and Lesley. Yes, Mothers Day, Fathers Day and Valentine Day are commerce contrived holidays designed to benefit greeting cards, candy, apparel companies. (“What shall we buy for Dad–a tie or soap-on-a rope?”). However, they are a good excuse for fun family feasting.