Witches’ Night 2013

Tonight is Witches' Night, or pálení čarodějnic (burning of the witches) in Czech; you can read all about it in this article from The Guardian. We're just about to take a nap (strolling picturesque squares and eating lunch in a...

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Grocery Shopping in Prague: A Story in Photos

Note to self: If you want to make deconstructed hamburger salad (p. 38 in Well Fed) with ground beef, it's best to learn the Czech words...

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Remember Who You Are

We're safe and sound in Prague after several airport adventures, involuntary fasting, and jetlag exhaustion; details coming soon. For now, I want to share this...

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Gather: The Art of Paleo Entertaining

I don't know about you guys, but until recently, it felt like "healthy" cookbooks were the embarrassing second cousins of "real" cookbooks. That's why when...

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Where in the World is Mel?

We're off! Dave and I have packed our bags and are heading over the Atlantic tomorrow for six weeks of adventure. I'll be blogging, Tweeting,...

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The “Best Chicken” Throw Down

Dig this cover from Men's Health: Harumph, I say. I've got The Best Chicken You Will Ever Eat right here. Enjoy!

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