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Making Black Beans

I got this crock pot as a Christmas Gift about 15+ years ago. It only goes on to high or low heat, but it does do the job of making beans. One day I will get one of those Insta Pots, for now my Crock Pot is fine. I didn't measure the spices, it was more like eyeballing. The salt was about 1/2 teaspoon, because you can taste at the near end and correct it, but when you add too much salt it's just salty. The olives and the bacon have salt in it so just wait and taste.Cilantro, not everyone likes it so leave it out and use something else you do like. I also should have chopped the...

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Easter Sunday 2019

It's the annual Easter Parade here in NYC on the world famous 5th avenue...where the photographers will snap! Although the parade ended early, before 2pm the cops were shutting it down (online it's posted till 4pm).  The parade continued on the sidewalk.

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