Return!

This blog has lain dormant for a long time, and for that I apologize. I had intended to follow up my first Geoffrey Canada post with a more nuanced interpretation of some of the problematic aspects of his approach, responding to some of the criticisms of the model and addressing the cultural imperialism implications, etc. I had intended to follow that post with a number of others: discussing the 11 year old boy I saw escorted out of Truancy Court in handcuffs; the final results of my research study about the effect that knowledge of a youth's abuse history has upon juvenile probation officer decisions; and some thoughts raised by the provocative memoir collection "Soul on Ice" by Eldridge Cleaver.



I also wanted to show off the Butternut Squash and Caramelized Gallete I made for Friendsgiving (recipe available here), "mince-ish pies" my sister and I made for Christmas Eve, and host of other delicious creations that came out of my kitchen this winter, spring and summer.



That didn't exactly happen as planned, but here are some images of what came along with my master's degree:



Orriocheta with Peas, Spinach, and Asparagus:


Thai Green Eggplant (Brinjals)


Multi-Colored Breakfast Potatoes:


Ginger Apple Pumpkin Bread:


Chocolate Hazelnut Holiday Cake:


Tarragon Dijon Mashed Potatoes:

And the newly introduced first course to every dinner party, nearly perfected art of the cheese plate:


More recipes, photographs and thoughts on juvenile justice & child welfare to follow!