note: as of this posting, the people of Iceland are still struggling in the wake of the nearly a month of volcanic eruptions…our prayers go with them as they steel themselves against Nature’s most awesome forces. This isn’t meant to be a travel blog. We’re grateful for the real ones, for ideas and inspiration. But […]

This post is hard to write, so it will undoubtably be hard to read. When I cook angry or sad, the food always tastes bad, over-seasoned with tears or perspiration (oh, get over it…if you’ve ever worked in a restaurant kitchen, you know exactly what I’m talking about; if you haven’t, well, just go back […]

“Welcome to God’s Own County!” our host broke into a huge grin, crushing me, then Darren, into fierce hugs, on the platform. She is quite tall, dressed in boots, flannel and sensible trousers, topped by a Barbour, looking as if she just stepped out of the pages of Horse and Hound. As this is only […]

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