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Culture, Cobblestones & CanalsI approached the driver in the main square to inquire about a carriage ride and, still in the habit from Brussels, tossed off a sprightly “bonjour.” I blame being tired for my social stumble. This was the heart of West Flanders, and French is not a sound that rings friendly in…
Mar 29
In Search of Pink ElephantsThe cobblestones are wet and a bit slick as I walk across La Grand-Place. It has been raining off and on for most of the day and even though the sun is now out, it is chilly. And damp. The air holds the damp and cups your face in its hands, keeping you chilled. Wind rushes down…
Mar 22
Food. Travel. LifeWelcome to Feed The Muse. This will be a journey! I am an author, epicure, cook, and incurable wanderlust. For a bit more backstory, click here. Feed the Muse is a newsletter with content on travel, food, and those things that energize the soul. Sign up now so you don’t miss…
Nov 13, 2022
Kitchen TravelsWhat is a cookbook other than a ticket to travel? Each book takes you on a journey into a culture’s food, or the culinary world of the cook-writer. They are culinary maps into exotic lands. We use cookbooks for the recipes that are not familiar. For those that are not ingrained…
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The Place Around the CornerOne of the things that you learn about New York, if you are here long enough, is the dichotomy between its two states; constantly changing and remaining…
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A Village on a Hill - Morning“The French don't snack. They will tear off the end of a fresh baguette (which, if it's warm, it's practically impossible to resist) and eat it as they…
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A Village on a HillWhen the Good Lord begins to doubt the world, he remembers that he created Provence. — Frederic Mistral It had been a long journey. My wife and I had…
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Meals Are Made With Passion, Love, and MistakesDon't be fooled by Tik Tok and Instagram Cooking Videos
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Bistro at HomeAs we enter the heart of winter, my thoughts and tastes turn towards France and the dishes served in the bistros of Paris and Provence. I imagine warm…
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Feed The Muse

The adventures of a wandering epicure. Travel, food, and things that energize life.

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The adventures of a wandering epicure. Travel, food, and things that energize life.

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