In the not too distant past, when natural wine was gaining a foothold, it was common to hear the sentiment that wine makes itself. The
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Cooking Has Gone from Chore to Inspiration
Historian Ian Mosby uses cookbooks as a source of information about the lives of women. The cookbook of one Jean Stephenson is especially useful because
How to Be Happy
When former Poet Laureate Charles Simic was asked in New York Times interview: “What advice would you give to people who are looking to be
Kitchen Creativity: Red Lentil and Date Stew
I’m not noted for spontaneity but I do enjoy creating dishes spontaneously—when I have a stuffed pantry, a full rack of spices and a large
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 