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When Pages Become Passports: Traveling Tuscany Through Mystery and Meals
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When Pages Become Passports: Traveling Tuscany Through Mystery and Meals

More often than not, a book settles into my hands not because I expect it to become a classic, but…

jimgarrettFebruary 3, 2026January 28, 2026
Sipping Mythology: Reading Homer with a Cup of Greek Coffee
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Sipping Mythology: Reading Homer with a Cup of Greek Coffee

There’s something profoundly fitting about pairing a good book with the right beverage, especially when both transport you to another…

jimgarrettJanuary 25, 2026January 28, 2026
A Fresh Start: I Must Get Back to It
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A Fresh Start: I Must Get Back to It

After a long pause, I’m excited to return to this blog—a place where I share the flavors, stories, and experiences…

jimgarrettJuly 19, 2025July 18, 2025
From the Mediterranean with Warmth
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From the Mediterranean with Warmth

OneTrueSentence –  If beauty is designed to bring pleasure to our mind and senses, then sahlab is a beautiful beverage.…

jimgarrettJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025
Oh, I forgot….
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Oh, I forgot….

OneTrueSentence —  I have found that to focus on the experience of drink and food, have awakened a sensory engagement…

jimgarrettSeptember 10, 2024September 9, 2024
Is Cooking an Art?
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Is Cooking an Art?

Cooking is often considered a mere necessity, a means to satisfy hunger and nourish the body. However, looking beyond its…

jimgarrettAugust 28, 2023August 26, 2023
Tous les Jours
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Tous les Jours

The French language does sound much more romantic when speaking of “every day”; but today is not just another, “every…

jimgarrettJune 15, 2023June 15, 2023
Curious About Couscous?
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Curious About Couscous?

I have found that cooking, like reading, can open a door through which one may amplify their life. I’m not…

jimgarrettJune 1, 2023May 31, 2023
When History Invades the Kitchen
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When History Invades the Kitchen

I embarked on a journey roughly a decade ago to increase my culinary knowledge through cooking. My journey began with…

jimgarrettMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023
Shakshuka in the South
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Shakshuka in the South

Just as with books, recipes can allow you to travel the world. This is my first attempt at shakshuka. A…

jimgarrettApril 23, 2023May 3, 2023

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Hendersonville, TN

I’m a retired IT professional/Science Teacher/ Life-long learner who passes his time enjoying food, beverages, and reading and enjoys sharing his experiences.

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