TODAY IS GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY

Today is Greek Independence Day.
We remember the terrible sacrifices made by our forefathers in their struggle against the Turkish oppressor, so that we could live freely as Greeks and Orthodox Christians.

HE WAS THE BEST

 Luciano Pavarotti, he was the greatest singer of the Twentieth Century. Some folks will claim Placido Domingo was the superior operatic tenor, but I disagree. Nobody, and I mean nobody, could sing every high note like Pavarotti, and nobody had the same vocal ability and incredible breathing control needed to instantly go from a full throated bellow to a soft whisper. Below are some examples of the opera master's most popular arias.

This next one is one of my personal favorites. Pay close attention to his incredible power.

This was song was his signature aria. He took it from the realm of the commonplace and transformed it into something magical.

CHOOSING THE BETTER PROCESSED MEATS

Selecting a good quality meat can be a real challenge, even to the experienced shopper. I've been in the food service business for over 30 years, and I'm learning something new every day. Most of my meat purchasing knowledge is directed to fresh meats, for example I can immediately identify the quality of the steaks at a grocery store. However, I am not as knowledgeable when it comes to processed or cured meats, so I found this video to be quite informative. I will begin sharing more of these type videos, they are packed with good information.