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The Perfect Holiday Gift for the Home Cook? Let Them Learn.
Written by Hali Issente with no comments on Dec 9, 2014
It can be tough to find the perfect gift for a foodie friend. Try forgoing the standard gift basket and giving a unique and lasting gift such as a cooking class. Here are several excellent choices for breadbaking, cheesemaking and even homebrewing experiences that are sure to improve that foodie friend’s skills in and around…
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Food
Natural and Biodynamic Wine Pairings for Your Holiday Celebration
Written by Deirdre Heekin with no comments on Dec 4, 2014
From the beautiful hills of central Vermont, organic farmer, winemaker and restaurateur, Deirdre Heekin is gaining a nationwide following for her biodynamic alpine wines and her knowledge of the industry. Here, Heekin shares her thoughts on natural wine pairings for your holiday fête. “For the holidays, the desire for celebration is always front and center,…
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Travel
Making and Living: Three Communities Where Artisan Culture Thrives
Written by Amy Gordon with no comments on Nov 20, 2014
Dancers flock to Broadway, programmers make their way to Silicon Valley, and actors move out to Hollywood. But where can small-scale artisans go to create and succeed? Here are three communities that foster creativity and encourage makers to thrive. Charleston, SC From the quaint beach communities just outside of town to the colorful, stately mansions…
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Children
Pond Boating in Luxembourg Garden: Paris
Written by Jason Drebitko with no comments on Nov 12, 2014
Sunshine and warm weather draw Parisians near and far to the City’s many parks and public spaces. The Jardin du Luxembourg, located in the 6th arrondissement, is one of Paris’s largest parks (55 acres), replete with fountains, statuary, formal gardens and boules courts. The setting is iconically Paris, where one can wallow away the day…
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Home & Garden
Meet the Maker: Fiona Blunden, Gilder
Written by Hali Issente with no comments on Nov 4, 2014
Light streams in from a bank of windows at the Blunden Gilding Studio and the overhead spotlights make the gold gleam on a recently finished mirror, while a round, grand frame sits nearby waiting to be restored. The studio, home of the gilder, Fiona Blunden, is filled with the tools of her craft, an ancient…
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Home & Garden
The Nation’s Best American Made Pop-Up Markets
Written by Hali Issente with no comments on Oct 16, 2014
Across the country, the appearance of “pop-up markets,” essentially temporary retail events combining product and food sales, entertainment and demonstrations, is becoming commonplace. Several of the best markets have gained notoriety for their excellent selection of brands focusing on the highest quality American made products. Here are a few of our favorites: American Field –…
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Food
American Farmers Are Growing Old, With Spiraling Costs Keeping Out Young
Written by National Geographic with no comments on Oct 3, 2014
“There are fewer U.S. farmers than there were 30 years ago, and as a group, they’re getting older.” Read About It At National Geographic.
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Children
Coming Home from China: Lincoln Logs to be ‘Made in USA’ Again
Written by NBC News with no comments on Oct 2, 2014
“Lincoln Logs, the popular building toy created nearly a century ago by a son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is coming home to the U.S” Read It Here At NBC News. .
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Culture & Entertainment
Carolina Chocolate Drops: Reviving Foot Stomping Folk Music From Days of Old
Written by Hali Issente with no comments on Sep 16, 2014
The music and vocals of the Carolina Chocolate Drops evoke another era with timeless tunes performed with boundless passion and energy. The traditional African-American string band revisits early Southern music of the ‘20s and ‘30s, returning to time-honored songs like “Cornbread and Butterbeans” and “Trouble in Your Mind.” They also transform contemporary songs into string…
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“As evidence grows that slow-fermented bread may be easier to digest, we look at its history and potential health benefits” Read It Here At The Guardian.
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