Fresh Mozzarella and escarole with Hummus Crackers and Olive Tapenade Dressing Fresh and flavorful, this salad even includes gluten-free crackers that are simple enough to make at home. A Note about Escarole I’ve about had it with escarole. Even if it makes gorgeous salads like the one pictured above, with …
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Pre-Travel Rituals Before I travel (usually a few days ahead of time) I have some pre-travel rituals. No homemade altars required, and …
Later winter in Catalonia means afternoons spent at someone’s second property in the later winter sun scarfing grilled meats, rustic bread toasted …
Traveling with dietary restrictions can be a real pain in the you-know-where. While I’m not allergic to anything, and eat pretty much …
As an undergraduate, I was fortunate enough to receive a scholarship to study in India. Of all of the places I’ve been, …