Enjoying Indian food with the Wanderful ladies of WITS 2014. Image courtesy of Leanna Johnson. Have you ever noticed that your palate is like a map? It’s a great way…
Freebies and Ice Cream: How to Choose (and Make) the Best Travel Souvenirs
Not all travel souvenirs are created equally. But how to choose the best one? Image by Kayti Burt. Confession: I’m not very good at buying travel souvenirs. Not only do…
“All Mushrooms Are Edible…”
A duo of wild mushrooms from the Vosges mountains in eastern France. Photo by Erin Brown. Nothing compares to the thrill of taking your life into your own hands, especially…
Our Daily Bread
A loaf of T80 wheat bread baked at the Kerjean farm in Pleyben, France. Photo by Ec Brown  Every Friday on the wwoof farm in north western France where…
Pâté in Paris: Opinel in Hand
I showed up to the pâté-making gig with knife in hand. Well, knife in hand, and hand in pocket, to be more accurate. I’ve never had reason to distrust the…
Megatrip to Nashville and the Most Megadelicious Buttermilk Biscuit
On the third day of summer I set out into the woods. Driving east of Nashville, we tallied six girls intent upon swimming at Burgess Falls. The ride was filled…
Danger: Kale Chips Cooking
During a recent visit to my godparents’ house and a lovely meal of ham sandwiches, I noticed but avoided the ham’s table companion: green clumps in white bowls at either…
Tasty Tuesdays: Admirable Vegetable Makes Admirable Dish
My mom and my dad are both skilled in the kitchen, whipping up meals and muffins of every variety, constantly introducing new spices, new vegetables, new textures, and flavors to…
My Dream Come True
My dream come true would be to have the means to travel the world and explore the various worlds of food that are out there. Thus, combining two of my…
India, Take II
For Christmas, my beau gave me an Indian cooking class, for two of course. So, it doesn’t exactly constitute a second trip to India, but it was the closest you…