The 4 P’s of British Cooking: pies, pastry, potatoes & puds

This autumn is packed with “new” in my world; New job, new travels, friends. It will be a busy time but I’m really looking forward to it! I’m especially looking forward to heading to the USA in two weeks to drive from Austin, TX to New Orleans, LA to Gulfport, MS to Mobile, Al and …

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How growing up a country mouse prepared me for life as a city mouse

My best friend from my childhood is named Bobi Jo. Boooooooobi Jo, E-I-E-I-O. Bobi still lives in my hometown, works at the same place that she did her college internship, and drives what is, basically, the latest model of the first car she ever bought brand new. She smokes, has a regional accent, and religiously …

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