I really enjoy southern barbecue. When I moved to Durham years ago following college, I became acquainted with the “proper” way to eat it. A mound of pulled pork barbecue must be topped with a spicy, vinegar-based sauce and a…

My mom is descended from a long line of dairy farmers based in eastern Connecticut. Her maiden name was Gallup and the farm where she was born has been owned by the family since the 1600’s. Whenever I get the…

Lately I have found myself drawn to line and wash watercolor paintings. The technique is quite old and was practiced by ancient Chinese artists and was very popular in 17th century Europe. It is often associated with preparatory sketches of…