Category Archives: Commentary

Opinion or analysis concerning whatever’s on my mind.

Cheese

Many of the savory cheeses made on this farm are from goat’s milk. It’s on the coast near Al-Metlla de Mar. The goat milk soap was prominently hyped, but missing from inventory. (c) 2018 JMN.

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The “Mas”: Water

Of old, clothes were washed in this outdoor area. The water supply for the “mas” comes from this 60-meter-deep well. (c) 2018 JMN.

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“Soap Goat Milk”

This farm sells great goat cheeses and other homegrown products. (c) 2018 JMN.

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Produce

Mushroom gathering is a lively Catalan tradition. Eduard collects a batch most days and they are sauteed in oil and garlic for meals. He knows five species that are consumed, and those to avoid. Today he was excited to find … Continue reading

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Airport

(c) 2018 JMN.

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Trying to figure markers out

When you try to add color, they insist on making a line. Is that how they get their name?! This project is definitely up hill. Maybe just try black and white for a while. Can do virtually no image editing … Continue reading

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Helena Draws Me

The “mas,” Reus. (c) 2018 JMN.

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Saturday at Salou

A delightful outing today to the seaside. My son-in-law is an excellent driver. His get-on-down-the-road style of motoring keeps getting my attention. For example, a complex stretch of street, a twisty interchange involving circles, invites attack rather than sedate traversal … Continue reading

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The Mas: Homework

(C) JMN.

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Real Monasterio de Santes Creus

Founded in 1168, it sustained monastic life until 1835. (c) 2018 JMN.

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