How a church I never visited became a part of my book

5 years ago

When we visited Croatia in 2011, the last thing on my mind was sculpting a novel from the experience. But,…

My favorite cab driver in Madrid

5 years ago

I've had some crazy taxi experiences. There was the guy in Naples who drove on the sidewalk when traffic got…

I blamed my girlfriend for a seismic event

5 years ago

It was Sunday morning and my girlfriend and I were eating breakfast on the couch. "Could you stop shaking the…

Delicious meatless “meatballs”

5 years ago

Whether you're vegetarian or just looking for a something different, these meatless eggplant balls are the perfect way to top…

An Italian bread made from scraps of dough

5 years ago

One of my favorite things about Italy is the culture's ingenious frugality. Have grape skins and stems left over from…

Bajtra, Malta’s unique beverage

5 years ago

On the tiny island country of Malta, people enjoy a liqueur called bajtra, made from local prickly pears. But, outside…

How to make Limoncello at home

5 years ago

Homemade Limoncello is easy to make. You just need the correct ingredients and a little patience. Limoncello origin story Enjoying…

I lied to Lyle Lovett

6 years ago

Backstage pass for 1993 Lyle Lovett concert (image: Brent Petersen) We all have a stash of stories about ourselves we…

I tried making homemade vermouth. Here’s what happened

6 years ago

Vermouth is enjoying a moment. If you want to make your own batch of the aromatic fortified wine at home,…

How a meal for miners migrated to Michigan

6 years ago

Pasties have been a culinary staple in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for over 150 years. What started out as a meal…