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Brent
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How a church I never visited became a part of my book
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
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
It was Sunday morning and my girlfriend and I were eating breakfast on the couch. “Could you stop shaking the…
Delicious meatless “meatballs”
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
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
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
Homemade Limoncello is easy to make. You just need the correct ingredients and a little patience. Limoncello origin story You…
I lied to Lyle Lovett
We all have a stash of stories about ourselves we like to tell. Over the years you tell these stories…
I tried making homemade vermouth. Here’s what happened
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
Pasties have been a culinary staple in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for over 150 years. What started out as a meal…