The Grain Chain
A couple of weeks ago I was in Omaha, Nebraska. In the perfect fall weather, I drove across the Missouri. In the twin town of Council Bluffs, Iowa, I lingered…
Read moreWorld Food History: Six Food Histories I Found Essential
I love lists of good books, especially if they refrain from inflated claims about being the best books. There are so many good books out there, they are so diverse,…
Read moreThe Baguette as Marker of the French Empire
After a year of sparse postings, I am now eager to get started again. And so I’ll begin by picking up on a hanging topic. A couple of months ago,…
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