Olives: Sorting through the Imperfections
When it came to events, I was once a perfectionist. The type of person that polished wine glasses before her in-laws visited. I often uttered the…
When it came to events, I was once a perfectionist. The type of person that polished wine glasses before her in-laws visited. I often uttered the…
“Honey is like a magic carpet ride. It takes you wherever the bees will go.” Andrea Paternoster is a nomadic beekeeper in Italy. Almost two years…
My leg is falling asleep. I should probably move but the light is fleeting and these greens are slowly wilting. Man, it’s hot in here. That’s…
The words are stuck. They just won’t come. I know it has been a while since I have posted. I can blame my computer crashing. That…
“What has been the most surprising thing about making cheese?” I asked. “That over 2,500 different types of cheeses are made from only 4 ingredients,” he…
“I think I found it.” There was an energy of excitement in his voice hidden behind his words. He was protecting himself in case this didn’t…
Stroll into my parent’s pantry and you will be greeted by the scent of cinnamon, garlic and bay. In front of you will be jars of…
I recently came across a buzz feed list titled “Food on Instagram vs Food on Real Life”. With a smirk it made me think about the times…
One year ago, a Friday afternoon would find me finishing a school week. The weekend ahead of me was filled with delightful surprises, like a chestnut…
“This is my favorite part. It smells like breakfast,” John said as he peered up from the giant vat of boiling water soaked grain, gently stirring…