So much depends upon A long wooden spoon Neighboring a silver sauce pan Boiling with salted water There is one thing that food is famous for, and that is bringing people together. I am the youngest of six with a 20 year age gap between me and my eldest brother. My mom always talks about… Read more

Jim Clarke’s article on almond milk in the Middle Ages, mentions that, “During Lent, European Christians were barred from consuming milk, as well as eggs and meat.” Today, it doesn’t seem too difficult to give up all animal products because many substitutes were made to make it more manageable. However, through the 5th and 14th… Read more

At school one afternoon, I opened my bag to find a piece of paper folded neatly in the pocket. Written on it were the words, “Hope you have a great day,  enjoy your lunch!”. Smiling to myself, I dug deeper inside the bag to find what other goodies my mom had tossed in. I pulled… Read more