... the way we eat represents our most profound engagement with the natural world. Daily, our eating turns nature into culture, transforming the body of the world into our bodies and minds. ― Michael …
Friday Night Lights in Niagara Falls
I am a great admirer of mystery and magic. Look at this life… - Harry Houdini My grandmother used to tell me the story of her first trip to Niagara Falls. She was newly married and she had lavender …
What Gifts Are You About to Receive?
Two years ago, as I was backing out of my parents' driveway in Washington, I was introduced to one of their friends. With three tired children in the car and a ferry boat to catch, the conversation …
Passion for The Pooch: Italian Four-Legged Family Members
Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. ~ Groucho Marx A woman with an Irish wolfhound bigger than my six-year-old boarded a bus we were on, headed …
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The Abundance of Antipasti
It may sound strange, but I have noticed recently that when we sit down to enjoy antipasti as a family, something special happens. Antipasti in Italy varies slightly by region but in my experience, …
When It Rains, Head to Higher Ground
As you may have heard, Genoa has been flooding and since we are only an hour south, things have been a bit wet along the Versilia Coast as well. We decided to head to higher ground for the day and …