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February 23, 2014
See You in the Near Future, Israel!
I was very privileged to be chosen by The David Project, a Boston-based Pro-Israel advocacy organization, to travel to Israel with other 31 campus leaders from different colleges from around the US.
February 22, 2014
Easy Japanese Dinner: Tsukune & the Best Salad Dressing, EVER
Do you love Japanese food, but feel intimidated by the great attention to detail that Japanese cooks do? Never fear – I am a quick cook who loves easy meals.
February 21, 2014
Authentic Recipes from Italy: Pasta All'Amatriciana (& a Cooking Class!)
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Amatriciana is a simple, delicious sauce you can make while the water for your pasta is boiling! Move over, regular old ragu, because this savory porky tomato sauce is my favorite go-to winter sugo (pasta sauce)! For centuries, it has been prepared with guanciale di maiale (cured pigs cheek) and grated local pecorino (sheep’s milk cheese).
February 20, 2014
Cattle, Cowboys, and Culture at the Fort Worth Stockyards
In the historic Ft. Worth Stockyards, you can imagine what it must have been like when Fort Worth was truly the place "Where The West Begins." Due to a treaty signed in 1843 between the many indigenous Indian tribes and the Republic of Texas, Ft. Worth became a dividing line - everything east of Ft.
February 19, 2014
Good Things in Grand Rapids: Schuil Coffee
Love coffee? Want to find a fresh coffee roaster in Grand Rapids, Michigan? For, to be honest, there's nothing in the world like freshly roasted coffee. It's not only addictive, it's refreshing and just lovely.
Auroras at Andøya Island, Northern Norway
These photos were taken where I grew up, a little place called Nordmela, at Andøya Island in northern Norway. I had to drive one hour, to get clear of the clouds, and headed to the west side of Andøya. There were some auroras, as you can see:-)
February 17, 2014
An Insider’s Guide to Bermuda: Best Beaches
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With well-known miles of pink sandy beaches, the kind that incites jealously among friends when showing off your vacation pictures, you’re probably thinking that this list might be a waste. “Every beach is gorgeous! It’s Bermuda!” you might say.
Culture for the Week of February 17, 2014 by Josh Garrick
Culture for the Week of Feb 17, 2014 by Josh Garrick
Feb 20 to March 30 – Busytown (for Children of All Ages)
February 16, 2014
Norway's Dancing Auroras and Coronas
I've previously shared some incredible Northern lights in Norway, as well as How to Photograph Northen Lights.
9 Unusual Things to do in Ft. Lauderdale
Say Ft. Lauderdale, and what you do think? Beaches, crazy parties, overdone fun? Maybe...but the town has worked hard to discourage the Spring Break mentality, and offers a wide range of things for visitors to explore. It's a great place to visit, full of interesting things to discover - and, of course, nature all around you.
