I think local pride is just the coolest thing. In fact, so much so that I compiled and published my first Arkansas Product List in 2010. It remains the single most visited post on this site, and I'm pleased to have finally produced an updated list in time for the holiday season. I have always had particular affection for any opportunity to write about the best of Arkansas - from the 2012 comeback of Arkansas' own Yarnell's Ice Cream to the chance to contribute to Arkansas Life magazine - and ... View Post
Food Feasts Around the World
So, it's no secret that I love food, travel and learning about foodie culture around the world. Did you catch the series on Northern Indian Food earlier this year thanks to hours in the kitchen of my friend Srividya? I've also always been riveted by Jewish foods and their deep symbolism, and am on a mission to master latkes, but that's for another day. One of my favorite discoveries this year is a program called Little Passports, which I enthusiastically endorse (and serve as ... View Post
