Dove Shoot
Ten years after the filming of the miniseries Lonesome Dove, screenwriter Bill Wittliff shares his photographic memories of life on the set.
Ten years after the filming of the miniseries Lonesome Dove, screenwriter Bill Wittliff shares his photographic memories of life on the set.
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Salad1 bunch each fresh basil and watercress, stems trimmed (approximately 2 cups total) 1 tablespoon olive oiljuice of 1/2 lemon1 1/2 cups mixed arugula and baby spinach2 tablespoons O brand olive oil, plus some for drizzling (this lemon-infused olive oil is available at some health-food stores and specialty markets, including
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