Mi Gran Amigo Mauri from Begonya Plaza on Vimeo.
In The Basque Country my father, Jesus Plaza, and his childhood friends, Felipe and Mauri Ugertemendia. Mauri was one of the greatest champs Atletic Bilbao soccer team had in the 50's.
They eat good food, drink good wine, and talk of times past when barefoot during the Spanish Civil War, to now during better times through tenacity and good humor.
Caterina returns from Barcelona with a few new recipes.
Caterina Cooks a delicious first meal from Begonya Plaza on Vimeo.
Cat returns from Barcelona with a few recipes that will make your mouth water...
Little would you know it's her first time cooking, ever.
Gazpacho, Biztek empanizado, Pan con Tomate al ajillo.... and the hams and cheeses from La Mancha.
Starring, Caterina Armenter, Bob Rosenbluth, and Begonya
zelda
On the US1 With Zelda Kaplan from Izar Productions on Vimeo.
Zelda Kaplan passed away on February 15, 2012. Rest in Peace, Zelda! For many years, before dating Bobby, Zelda was my buddy, toward the end we didn't see each other as much, but we'd have long conversations on the phone, dinners one on one, or lunches at her next door diner, Moonstruck. She was a friend, and she was always interesting, fascinating, wise, funny, thoughtful, and young. I have many more videos like this one, some that go back to 2003 when we'd have tea at the Plaza Hotel. She amazes me at how young she was, integral, and forward thinking. I guess because she was open minded, generous of spirit, and curious, Zelda will forever live with me.
In this little video, Zelda, Jeffrey Gurian, my daughter, Caterina, and myself take a ride to see the Dali exhibit in Philadelphia, February of 2005. As always we have a candid, insightful and fun conversation.
Enjoy a moment with Zelda.
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