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Fish pie

On My Plate: Pi Day and St. Patrick’s Day

"The transformation of the holiday into a raucous celebration of Irish culture is largely the work of 19th century Irish immigrants in the United States. My favorite St. Patrick’s Day event is the dyeing of the Chicago River to a brilliant, fluorescent, emerald green."

Oxford native Sarah Ann Iliff-Davis

Local Legends: Much faithful work

"Iliff-Davis took up the cause of temperance, becoming a charter member of the local Daughters of Temperance when it was formed in 1844. She would also later be a member of the Temple of Honor and the Good Templars, other temperance organizations."

Former President of the United States Barack Obama speaking with supporters at a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris

Observations: Barack Obama recalled

"About 20 years ago, I was teaching at the University of Nairobi in Kenya, on a Fulbright grant, when I received a copy of Barack Obama’s new book, 'Dreams from My Father.'"

Florida lane snapper.

On My Plate: Fish

"Nearly all salmon sold in the United States as 'Alaskan' salmon, is actually sent to China for processing before being returned to the United States."

Media Matters: Trusting the news

"Alongside this decline has come a significant loss of trust in the news media – with one remarkable exception: local news."

Hardy Eshbaugh

Veterans Among Us: Hardy Eshbaugh

"Soon, the United States government found that Eshbaugh’s knowledge of seeds would be best suited in the U.S. Army Chemical Corp in Dugway, Utah."

[clockwise from top] Tatsoi, Tokyo Bekana and Komatsuma.

On My Plate: Exotic Asian greens

"These Asian greens can be cooked together, but I recommend separating the leaves from the stems and cooking them separately. The stems take a lot longer to cook than the leaves."