Archive for the 'Cuisine' Category


Despite uncertain economic conditions, the holiday gift exchange will undoubtedly proceed in full force as it has in previous years. Yet, with the added pressure of limited resources this year, the challenge of finding the right gift is that much more complex and potentially angst inducing.
The price value-quality paradigm also has been rattled. Spending dollars […]


As a writer, and as a teacher of writing, I have always been sensitive toward ensuring the integrity of the magazine or newspaper article (or the blog post). The best-written — and obviously the most frequently read — article seeks to situate the subject of the piece in a deeper enduring epiphany. The wise writer […]


Food always makes for a perfect holiday gift. And, in a particularly challenging year where indulgences justifiably carry the extra emphasis of quality and value at a worthwhile price, food gifts that represent the best independent entrepreneurial practices of sustainable agriculture seem to be just the right touch.
Cristiano Creminelli, whose handmade salamis and meat products […]