“A Hastiness of Cooks”: A Practical Handbook for Deciphering the Mysteries of Historic Recipes and Cookbooks* April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

A Village in Africa* February 18, 2026

The Dying of the French Concierge March 1, 2024March 2, 2024

Halloween: Art October 31, 2021October 31, 2021

The Threads of Time, or, Who is that Woman in the Painting? April 17, 2018April 17, 2018

Come to Dinner: A Meditation on Judy Chicago’s Art March 29, 2018March 29, 2018

The Smoke of Many Fires: A Meditation on Cooking Fires in Africa* May 30, 2015November 21, 2024

A Happy New Year Nugget of Wisdom for Writers: “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book.”* December 31, 2013April 20, 2023

Les Rêves de Julia (Julia’s Dreams): Meditations and Memories December 7, 2013April 20, 2023

Pears – an Exploration of Ancient Food Preservation November 15, 2013April 20, 2023

What it Means to See Art: The Intricacies of Duende September 15, 2013November 22, 2024

The Promise of Apple Blossoms May 6, 2013November 23, 2024