Delight

An Easter Challenge Christianity hinges on Easter. The holiday originated when Jesus of Nazareth, son of Mary and Joseph, came back to life. He resurrected. Three days prior, he had been beaten to the point of being unrecognizable and nailed to a cross, which during his day was the most shameful way to go. As his body began to slump, the only physical things holding him to that dead tree were the nails in his hands and feet. He died as all humans would in his position. No angels came to attend him. No sinners were smote in his presence. The skies did not open to retrieve Jesus’ sad body from the cross. He went just as he had come, in humility. If that had been the end of the story there would be no reason for me to write now. And Easter would not exist. And Christianity, along with several other religions, would not be practiced. Paul, an early spokesman for the faith, put it very frankly in a letter he wrote to the church located in Corinth, “And if Christ has not...

Beautiful Eats Venice Beach, California When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie you are at C & O Trattoria. Offering an atmosphere that almost exceeds the flavor of the food (which is a feat in itself), this Ristorante Italiano transports its guests back to the Old Country with its charm and romantic appeal. Whether you choose to dine under the stars and twinkling Edison lights, or in the cozy indoor dining area, this restaurant is a must for everyone.   That includes the GLUTEN FREE and the carb connoisseurs alike! A favorite dish of mine is the Penne Sausage made with gluten-free penne noodles. This includes a huge portion of "Sweet Italian Sausage and Roasted Red Peppers in a Smoked Mozzarella Cream Sauce." That's straight from the menu and I could not have said it better. For those of you without a gluten intolerance, this next bites for you. Every time your table's plate begins to run low, the fresh, warm garlic bread knots are replenis...