Cormorant Fishing | A Disappearing Ancient Tradition
Photographer Ivan Ferrer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘The Fisherman of the Xingping Fishing Village’. To see…
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Baskets full of grapes Workers Line them up in a row It is a good harvest Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If…
“…restoring a bit of order” | Fruits
Photographer Pelle Cass is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Fruit Is Good for You’ series. To see Pelle’s body…
Sardinia | Economy, Jobs, Farms & Fisheries
Photographer Andrea Cocco is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘We live to leave a mark’. To see…
Cauliflower and Seafood Chowder
Portion feeds: 2 or 3 Ingredients: 1/2 of a medium size cauliflower around 4 cups 2½ cup of milk 1 fresh Thai chili pepper 1 glove…
The Olive Oil Route | Nea Vrasna Village, Greece
Photojournalist Konstantinos Tsakalidis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘The Olive Oil Route’. To see Konstantinos’s body…
Eggplant & Lobster Twist | Illustrated Recipe
Course: Entree Portion feeds: One Ingredients: 2 Asian eggplants – Shaped straight, the curve shaped eggplants are difficult to handle. 1 small lobster Extra virgin olive…
Mushrooms
Photographer Thomas Ruf is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Mushrooms’ gallery. To see Thomas’s body of work, click on…
A House In Cuba
Photographer Manu De Caluwe is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Casa Fernanda’. To see Manu’s body of…
Local Food Market | Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Documentary Photographer Ian Kydd’Miller is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. To see Ian’s body of work, click on any image.…
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Tokyo room shared bathroom with thirty people saved Yen for sushi Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020 If my poetry helped, entertained,…
Still Life Photography | Fresh Food
Photographer Artist Paulette Tavormina/Robert Mann Gallery, New York is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this fine art photography. To see Paulette’s body of…
Man & Land | Sustainability
Photographer Cristian Scotellaro is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ongoing project ‘A way to sustainability’. To see Cristian’s…
Seafood and Sausage Salad
Inspired by: Thai Cuisine Portion feeds: 3 Ingredients: 2 sausage links 2 stalks of lemongrass – pound the lemongrass with your meat mallet or the back…
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fried potatoes onions peppers a couple of eggs topped with vine-ripe tomatoes fresh squeezed orange juice my land provides breakfast I enjoy while sitting under…
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7 chickens vegetable garden banana mango papaya trees tough times smiles in the household we are well-fed Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2020…
American Falls, Idaho
Documentary, Portrait and Landscape Photographer Steve Davis is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘As American Falls’. To…
Cream Of Asparagus, French Beans & Seafood | Illustrated Recipe
Portion feeds: 1 Ingredients: Homemade cream of asparagus containing butter and parmesan cheese. French beans Garlic Rice vinegar Swordfish – fried or grilled with a splash…
Roasted Eggplants and Peppers with Feta and Balsamic
Course: Side dish / appetizer Portion feeds: Side dish feeds between 4 and 6. Ingredients: 4 large Asian eggplants 1 red bell pepper 1 green bell…
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turning handle on sausage grinder filling casings I look outside trees lost all their leaves open another can of beer Alone this time of year…
How Old Is Soup?
Classified as gourmet when served to the wealthy, and made out of leftovers for the poor and homeless. Soup is usually the last meal coming…
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Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Power OFF before supper Out of the window Quiet Dark Small lantern to help me Focusing on…
The Making Of A Butler
Photographer David Klammer is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘Butler School’. To see David’s body of work, click…
Eco-Friendly Colombia Coffee Farming On The Steep Hills Of Sierra Nevada
Photographer Pieter Bas Bouwman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Coffee farmers of the Sierra Nevada de…
Cookbook Review | The Barbecue Bible | Over 500 Recipes By Steven Raichlen | Illustrations By Margaret Chodos-Irvine
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Hermit Poet’s notes: I love sitting under the hot Southeast Florida…
The Food We Eat | Salmon
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Loaded with good nutrition, Salmon is easy to prepare and an economical way…
Scallops With Brie, Roasted Peppers & Basil | Illustrated Recipe W/ Veggie Version
Course: Appetizer Portion feeds: one Ingredients: 1 large dry sea scallop 4 fresh basil leaves 2 fresh mint leaves 1 red bell pepper Brie Black Pepper…
Cookbook Review | The World Of Kebabs By Anand Prakash | Over 100 Recipes From Around The World
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Whether I’m travelling and eating kebabs or satay at a…
The Food We Eat | Meat
Photographer Todd Forsgren is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘The Jungle’. To see Todd’s body of work,…
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Morning Spread tar on shack roof Afternoon Pull weeds Watch herb garden grow Nighttime Shish Kebabs on barbecue Frogs provide entertainment Copyright© Edge of…
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Garden tomatoes Topped With Basil Blue cheese Balsamic vinegar Baked garlic bread Ice cold beer Simple pleasures I hold dear Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
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Hand-picked tomatoes Grown with love for table Topping fresh salads Mixed in pasta with scallops Homemade sauce fit for a palace Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Seafood Soup With Udon And Coconut Milk | Illustrated Recipe
Portion feeds: 3 Ingredients: Jumbo Udon Japanese style noodles 7oz. serving package 8 oz. of button mushrooms 8 oz. of bean sprouts 1 14 oz. can…
Artist Exposé | Still Life
Photographer Lisa Weinstein is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Still Life’ series. To see Lisa’s body of work, click…
Shabu-Shabu | Illustrated Recipe
Course: Very special dinner Portion feeds: 2 to 3 people Inspired by: A delicious meal I had in Takayama, Japan. Tools needed for this fantastic…
The Yummy Stuff | How To Stay Away
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Whether you are on a diet to lose weight, or aiming for better health…
The Grocery Shop Dance
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema The kitchen is the heart and soul of a house, as most of…
In A State Of Starvation
Artist and Photographer Steven Barritt is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ‘Logismoi’ series. To see Steven’s body of…
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Mexico Ruins and beaches Beautiful senhoritas Colors everywhere Scorching hot food and cold beer Narco–traffickers to fear Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
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Mahi Mahi T-bone steaks Spare ribs Homemade sausage Jumbo shrimp Hushpuppies Buttered corn on the cob Special coleslaw recipe Buckets of basmati & jasmine rice Topped…
Still Life | Bad Omens | Italian Style
Photographer Olimpia Piccolo is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the ‘The Evil Eye’ series. To see Olimpia’s body of…
The English Farmers’ Sacrifices To Survive & The City Dwellers Disconnect To Rural Reality
Photographer Jennifer Forward-Hayter is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘England’s Dreaming’. To see Jennifer’s body of work,…
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Rainy sleepy Saturday Homemade spaghetti sauce Dipping Wooden spoon Tasting All-day May Scribble Poem or two today Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If…
Cookbook Review | The Food And Cooking Of Korea By Young Jin Song
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Hermit Poet’s notes: The Food and Cooking of Korea By…
The Fitness Undertake
The Life Coaching Series Written by Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Half of Americans are reported to have tried to lose weight. 26 million…
Why Are The Wealthy So Scared?
Written by: Carioca Da Gema “We are all a paycheck away from homelessness!” Said a woman waiting in line next to me. She…
Is Walmart Forcing Customers To Do The Work Left Behind After Employees Are Replaced By Automation?
Written by: Carioca Da Gema My neighborhood super-center is crowded. The aisles are narrow with kids running around, people with specialty mobile chairs, and…
Fettuccine With Fresh Seafood, Tomatoes & Herbs | Illustrated Recipe
Course: Dinner Inspired by: Fresh seafood from fishmonger. Ingredients/Directions: Seafood: Clean the shrimp, but leave the shells on. Slice the calamari. Cut the mahi-mahi in cubes.…
Baby Greens, Walnuts & Steak Salad | Illustrated Recipe
Ingredients: Apple: Cut one apple julienne style. Add a squeeze of lemon to keep the apple sticks from losing bright color. Caramelize onions: Walnuts: 1) Roast…
The Faces Of Italy’s Cuisine
Photographer Maurizio Lodi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this portrait/documentary photography. From the project ‘People About Food’. To see Maurizio’s body of…
Salmon & Leek Puree | Illustrated Recipe
Course: Dinner Portion feeds: 1 Ingredients & Directions: To put this fabulous dinner together you are going to need a ring mold. Place the ring mold…
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Boondocks Sitting on tailgate Vehicles occasionally pass by Fresh vegetables stacked high Not much sold At least food for household Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC…
Cookbook Review | Scottish Heritage Food and Cooking By Carol Wilson & Christopher Trotter
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Book Review: With salmon front and center, the recipes in…
Crown Roast Of Lamb With Crunch Crust | Illustrated Recipe
Course: Super dinner for special occasions Portion feeds: Fantastic dinner for 3. Family style 6 to 8. Serve two rib racks to each person and add…
With The Olive Harvest Season Over, West African Migrants Struggle To Survive In Sicily
Documentary and Portrait Photographer Mariusz Smiejek is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Dream Slaves’. To see Mariusz’s…
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Photographer Luigi Gattinara is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the book ‘Gattinara Fine Art Collection’. To see Luigi’s body of…
Cookbook Review | The Complete Vietnamese Cookbook By Ghillie Basan
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Hermit Poet’s notes: Vietnam is an intense place, moving from…
Sushi Bowl | Illustrated Recipe
Course: Dinner Ingredients: Cucumber Scallions Jalapenos Sweet onions Fresh seafood of your choice Sushi rice Seasoned rice vinegar Sesame seeds Pickled ginger Soy sauce Directions: 1)…
Lamb With Leek and Squash Puree
Course: Dinner Portion feeds: 3 Ingredients: Olive oil 1 acorn squash, approximated 4 cups 2 large leeks, approximated 4 cups ½ cup of parmesan cheese Milk…
The Beauty Of Impermanence In A Fruit Box & A Japanese Card Game
Photographer Shinya Masada is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘HANAFUDA SHOUZOKU’. To see Shinya’s body of work,…
Stuffed Shrimp Appetizer | Illustrated Recipe
Ingredients/directions: Preparing the stuffing: Cook the peppers with olive oil until it caramelizes. Add the onions at the end of the pepper’s…
Cooks and Bakers
Written by: Carioca Da Gema Cooking is a versatile art where flavors change and new ingredients can be introduced at any time. With a…
Cookbook Review | The Latin America Kitchen By Elisabeth Laurd
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Hermit Poet’s notes: With a shoreline in almost every country, Latin…
Grilled Meat Tower
Course: Dinner Portion feeds: 2 Inspired by: A meal that was served at a table next to me, in a Budapest Restaurant. Ingredients: 1 red bell…
The Meaning Of Cooking Over Two Generations
Written by: Carioca Da Gema “My mother baked this cake…” During my childhood, my friends would bring homemade snacks to school while I packed…
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1st light morning pickings searching finding filling basket with cucumbers lettuce peppers scallions ripe tomatoes Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 |…
Salted Cod Fish Salad
Inspired by: Brazilian Bacalhoada Ingredients: 1 lb. of salted cod ( when purchasing your salted cod stay away from the less expensive package with…
Cookbook Review | Japanese Cooking By Emi Kazuko
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Hermit Poet’s notes: Japan is a highly technological country that holds…
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From Sudan, a caravan follows ancestor’s ghostly trail. The traders wearing flowing galabeyas finally arrive at Birqash market. Grinding out an existence, they sell exhausted camels…
Cookbook Review | Thai Street Food | Authentic Recipes, Vibrant Traditions By David Thompson
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Hermit Poet’s notes: Thailand is the land of unlimited smiles…
Start Of A New Series | Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection Reviews
Over the last 30 years, I have collected an abundance of cookbooks relating to international food. Eating is a major part of my life. Travelling to…
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Garden swing Sitting Cutting Pieces of pear Using Sharp knife Hedonistic bites Under Moonlight * Find More Poetry HERE * eBook | Travels With The Hermit Poet…
In A Tight Spot | Maeklong Railway Market, Thailand
Documentary Photographer Aydin Cetinbostanoğlu is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Mae Klong Railway Market, Thailand’. To see…
History, Daily Life & Food | Chinatown, Bangkok, Thailand
Documentary Photographer Aydin Cetinbostanoğlu is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Chinatown | Bangkok, Thailand’. To see Aydin’s…
Artist Exposé | Still Life
Photographer Maxine Helfman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Still Life’ series. To see Maxine’s body of work, click…
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Pick cucumbers Slice Mix with rice vinegar and salt Stimulate appetite Multiple course delights * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge…
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The way we roll Two old crows Wearing Tilley hats Pushing Two wire carts One & half blocks To our local Walmart * Find More Poetry HERE …
The Hustle & Bustle At The Fishing Port Of Kafountine | Senegal
Photographer Cristian Sarmiento is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Tefes’. To see Cristian’s essays click on any…
Diners | New York City
Photographer Marco Di Gianvito is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ‘NYC Diners’ project. To see Marco’s body of…
Immigrants & Farm Labor | An American Variant Of Apartheid
Historian, Editorial and Commercial Photographer Richard Steven Street is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. From his project ‘In The…
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Large cup of Kava Stumbled outside Found wood bench Took a nap * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
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Outdoor Fish peddler Must Sell out Each day Or Perishables Rot on the tray * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge…
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Cusco Peru Old Hand Tomato Seller Stuffs Bills In her bra * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME PAGE Copyright© Edge…
Earning A Living Away From Home | The Simple Life Of An Iranian Man in Dubai
Street Photographer Abdul Hameed Thahir is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his project ‘Baker Abdul Jawad’. To see Abdul’s…
American Diners
Photographer Stephane Goin is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these photographs. To see Stephane’s personal work click on any image. …
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Damoen Saduak Floating Market Locals Tourists Buy & Sell Meet & Greet Holding firm to tradition Against March Of BIG BOX Stores * Find More Poetry HERE…
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Canoa Quebrada Proud Teenage boy Tossed his net Into the sea Catching Camarao To bring home for family * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO …
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Jericoacoara Mid-morning Small wood boats Arrive Fishermen Haul Baskets Full of lagosta Onto the beach Bargaining with restaurateurs * Find More Poetry HERE BACK TO HOME…
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Extra-large hot pot of water Rice stick noodles Soy Sauce Chili Paste Ice cold beers Reading Edgar Allan Poe’s 842 pages Complete Tales & Poems Not…
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Sunday Afternoon Hot charcoal briquettes Sprinkled with Jack Daniel’s Whiskey barrel smoking chips A couple of filet mignons Wrapped with thick maple bacon strips Ice cold Heineken…
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Dear Anthony: While on earth, you consumed with gusto, every precious nugget, that life had to offer. Thank you so much for all that you gave…
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cold orange placed on cutting board sliced into perfect wedges slowly placing each piece into my mouth sucking out the sweet juice * Find…
Working The Land | Cuban Farmers
Photographer Todd Shapera is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From his ongoing project ‘Cuba – Tobacco Farmers“. To see Todd’s…
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I’m sitting under umbrella surrounded by scorching beach sand nibbling on red cherries floating inside bucket of cold water. * Find More Poetry HERE BACK…