The cultural food journey continues! At a recent event that Allen and I attended, we had some delicious snacks and learned that they were bought at a nearby store that sells Greek products. A few weeks later, we found our way to Sophia's Greek Pantry. The small store is jam-packed with homemade foods as well... Continue Reading →
Allen and I visited the Scandinavian Cultural Center and Library to celebrate Waffle Day for the first time. I'm more of a French toast gal than a waffle gal, but I enjoy a good Belgian waffle once in a while. I heard about the Scandinavian Center years ago but hadn't made it there yet. Waffle... Continue Reading →
I had never heard of switchel when I received an email newsletter from Kripalu that included a recipe for turmeric switchel. (Kripalu is a wonderful yoga and wellness retreat center in western MA.) The recipe has fewer than 10 ingredients—which is my threshold for recipes—so I decided to try it. I threw five ingredients into... Continue Reading →
Happy 2025...I feel kind of deflated and defeated as this new year begins. 2024 was a rough year. My mom was sick and Allen's brother died unexpectedly. I'm turning 50 this year, which I'm not thrilled about. (But it beats the alternative, as my mom says.) I did not vote for the incoming president, and... Continue Reading →
Allen and I attended two cultural festivals over the past couple of months. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England hosted a Greek festival in our town that I saw advertised on social media. The festival had amazing Greek food on offer, which was was set up under large tents in the church's parking... Continue Reading →
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