Most people know what foods fuel their body and what foods slow them down. There are a million different prescriptions out there for what is right, but we all know, when we listen to our bodies, what …
Where Will You Gather Together This Holiday?
When I think of one thing I will miss about Italy someday, I know it will be lounging in piazzas. By definition, a piazza is a public square or market place. From experience, it is so much more. It …
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A Legendary Cake: Italian Panettone
A party without cake is just a meeting - Julia Child For Italians, Christmas without panettone would be like having Thanksgiving without turkey. The brightly colored, ribbon-handled boxes are …
When You Must Carry On
It dawned on me this week, as we were housebound on laundry day, that we have been living out of five carry-on bags (one for each of us) for over a year. Yes, it means we can’t leave the house on …
Perfectly Simple
Lagom is a Swedish word that has no English equivalent. After spending time in Gothenburg’s Southern Archipelageo, it became clear to me that lagom is a feeling more than a word. Whereas words like …
What Are Your Favorite Subjects?
The teacher in me always asks kids, “What is your favorite subject in school?” All over the world, to date, the majority of kids say, “lunch and recess.” Here is what we have learned from a year of …
