How a Blog Begins

Why, when there is a surfeit of blogs about books and about food, would I want to start a new one? Learn how it’s saving a failed novelist from feeling like a failed human being.

You Aren’t What You Eat

Stephen Poole’s book “You Aren’t What You Eat: Fed Up With Gastroculture” takes a very sharp knife to the foodie culture and all those who relish it.

The Paris Bookseller

“The Paris Bookseller” by Kerri Maher brings to life the world of Sylvia Beach and the original Shakespeare & Company

The Perfect Chocolate Brownie

Who doesn’t love chocolate brownies? If you do, here’s what I found out about making them perfectly.

Writers and Their Dogs

The love and companionship of dogs may make us better writers

A Slice of Life: Contemporary Writers on Food

A Slice of Life is a collection of great writing by many celebrated food writers. If you love food or writing or both, you’ll love this.