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Several digital art exhibits featuring the work of Vincent Van Gogh are traveling the United States in 2021 and 2022.…
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In Greek mythology, Kalliope is the goddess of music, song and dance. She is also the muse of epic poetry.…
Every year around Christmas, Germans start enjoying Glühwein, a kind of mulled wine that dates back to Roman times. Glühwein…
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It was Sunday morning and my girlfriend and I were eating breakfast on the couch. “Could you stop shaking the…
Whether you’re vegetarian or just looking for a something different, these meatless eggplant balls are the perfect way to top…
We all have a stash of stories about ourselves we like to tell. Over the years you tell these stories…
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One of the first questions you’ll be asked when eating in Santa Fe is “Red or green?” Your waitperson is…
Recently, I was talking with my friend Mickela Mallozzi for my podcast. Mickela is the creator and host of the…
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