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I 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…
The 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…
Welcome 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…
What 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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We sat on the rocks, in the shadow of the bridge, with the sound of trickling water and mating calls from an army of unseen frogs. Our edible treasures…
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I look back to my time in Rome with nostalgia. Of the four cities I love, it swaps in and out of the top spot with the changing of my mood. Because I…
One 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…
“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…
When 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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As 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…
Apollo's Gate, Saganaki, and the Streets of White, Blue, and Red.
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