Local. Ethical. Sustainable. These words guide the bold mission of Conexión Chocolate, an award-winning Ecuadorian specialty chocolate maker that works hand in hand with the country’s small farmers of fine-flavor cacao.  The company’s founder and … Continued

A meal that’s easy to make at home in a matter of minutes I probably shouldn’t be surprised anymore that the best ideas so often start out as silly jokes. The Pimentuna casserole began about … Continued

A magical new spring confection from the Candy Manufactory In her wonderful new book, Bread of Angels, rock icon Patti Smith shares one of her most meaningful childhood memories. Once, when I was about five or … Continued

An annual spring tradition returns American movie star (and inventor!) Hedy Lamarr, whose father was a Ukrainian Jew from near what is now Lviv, once famously said, “Because you don’t live near a bakery doesn’t mean … Continued

Farmed and sun-cured, just as they were a century ago They’re coming about six weeks later than last year, and, to be honest, I was beginning to feel a bit anxious that there wouldn’t be any … Continued

Life lessons from an Alabama folk artist and musician I suppose it might sound sort of silly to admit, but the truth is that this entire essay—and all the learnings contained within—emerged from the wholly … Continued