May 25, 2021 | A Day In My Life
A spoonful of fun and intrigue with Trinidad I never imagined I’d be opening an ice cream shop in the tiny town of Upper Sprocket, nestled in the “swiss alps of Oregon.” Come to think of it, I never imagined myself opening any kind of shop anywhere. How did I get...
May 24, 2021 | A Day In My Life
I, Sarah Blair, hate kitchens! In fact, the thought of being in a kitchen is more frightening to me than murder. That’s why it’s ironic that I’m co-owner of the Southwind restaurant. It really belongs to my twin sister, Chef Emily, and her boyfriend, Chef Marcus, but...
May 21, 2021 | A Day In My Life
Since my husband, Marc, left me, the days are blurry, the aperture setting too large, the depth of field too shallow. Only, instead of the usual subjects—raspberries or a plate of avocado toast—it’s me that’s out of focus. In the morning, dreams linger like mist, and...
May 20, 2021 | A Day In My Life
Where I’m from in Eastern North Carolina, the barbecue sauce runs sour and vinegary, complimenting the sweet fat of spiced, smoky pork.For the longest time, my life seemed sweet, too. I even married my college sweetheart, Allan Swinson, who also became my business...
May 19, 2021 | A Day In My Life
It’s true, I’m known all over Zinnia, Mississippi as a devil dog! Well, some people don’t have a sense of humor, and I have been blessed with a keen ability to unmask those who need to adjust their elevated opinion of themselves. In my small Mississippi town, I am a...
May 18, 2021 | A Day In My Life
My name is Jamie Forest. I was born and raised in New York City. This spring, after a drug task force mistook me for a notorious dealer and detained me in a musty, smelly holding cell in Queens, I decided it was time to leave the big city. I settled into the old...
