Late Autumn Old World Fruits: Corbezzolo & Sloes (part 3)
As our trilogy of late autumnal fruits draws to a close, we reach the finale with two fruits that embody the spirit of late autumn [...]
November 2023
12 Days of Yule: Day 12- Scottish First Footing Tradition (+Botanical Anthology Winter 2023)
As the winter winds whisper and the days grow shorter, it's time to immerse ourselves in the Winter edition of Botanical Anthology [...]
Late Autumn Old-World Fruits: Medlar & Wild Pear (part 2)
Welcome back to the second part of our journey into the heart of late autumn's fruitful bounty, where we continue exploring the se [...]
Late Autumn Old World Fruits: Quince (part 1)
As the vibrant palette of fall begins to fade and the leaves yield to the crisp winds heralding winter, the quieter yet equally en [...]
Culinary Crossings: Italian-American Diasporic Cuisine
I invite you to join me on a culinary voyage across the Atlantic, where we'll trace the delicious saga of Italian-American cuisine [...]
September 2023
September 2023 Resource Guide
Greetings, folklore fanatics! Your September Folkloric Almanac is ready. September has rolled in, swathing us in a rich tapestry o [...]
July 2023
Lammas: Sacred Pilgrimages & Seasonal Offerings (+ Rosemary Olive Oil Flatbreads)
As the Lammas season approaches, we turn our attention to this ancient harvest celebration that traditionally marked the beginning [...]
June 2023
Lammas Berry Bread (+ Botanical Anthology Summer 2023)
Lammas Berry Bread Lammas, an age-old harvest festival, brings together communities to celebrate the season's first bounty of berr [...]
April 2022
๏ฟผSa Die de Sa Sardigna (Sardiniaโs Day)
Chickpeas play a dramatic role in Sardiniaโs fight for freedom.ย ย This humble bean was the key to a successful rebellion [...]
Lasagna Legacy: Italian Food History (+recipe)
An Italian American's perspective on this iconic Italian dish. Its journey through time maps both the hyper-regionality of Italia [...]
