Wisdom in a Whoopie Pie
Sometimes simple is best. Often, less is more. These are important life lessons that are easy to forget. But once in a while, the universe reminds us in the strangest ways. Sometimes, wisdom comes in the form of decadent, creamy brilliance packed between a pair of domed, luscious cakes. An Unexpected Treat I hadn’t thought […]
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How To Become an Accident(al) Farm Hand
Call it the butterfly effect. Call it whatever you like; sometimes life’s seemingly insignificant twists and turns carry a big impact. If you’d told me two years ago I’d be spending one day a week on a farm, I’d have said you’re crazy. But accidents happen, and sometimes they result in pounds of tomatoes and […]
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The Drink of Gods and Champions?
This weekend American Gods, based on the acclaimed novel by Neil Gaiman, will air its long-awaited premiere on STARZ. To celebrate, I’ll be raising a glass of mead. For those unfamiliar with the novel, the premise is awesome; each time a group of people have come to America, they’ve brought their Gods with them. Even […]
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Beyond Hardboiled—Five Way More Interesting Things to do With Eggs
With the Easter holiday coming this weekend, we’ll be boiling and dying eggs with our niece and nephew, and it’s probably the only time this year I’ll be eating hardboiled eggs. And, while hardboiled eggs are fine, I thought I’d take the opportunity to share five more interesting ways to consume an egg. The thing […]
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“Hold the Beetles and Stale Peeps” or Lessons from Campari—Part 2
In a world so often defined by the mundane and ordinary, sometimes it’s important the mix things up, act boldly, and endeavor to live (and taste) in full, vibrant color! Red, to be specific! It’s been a week since my first post outlining four things I learned from Campari, the bitter crimson liqueur from Italy. […]
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