Bespoke spice storage takes into account a little bit of everything—in just the right amounts. Here’s a look at a few collections I’ve assembled.
Read MoreSpices to Measure
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J’adore Za’atar
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I’ve made za’atar on several occasions and I’ve enjoyed the simple ritual involved, as well as the intuitive inexactness of the process.
Read MoreHard Pretzels Hard
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Figuring out how to make my own sourdough hard pretzel sticks has been a lesson in advanced baking and a master class in taking a bite out of life.
Read MoreGame On, SOK Foundation
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This one is about Ukrainian children in need, New York Empire Baseball, and the extraordinary foundation that brought them together.
Read MoreFrontispiece
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Find out what happened after microbiologist Christon J. Hurst found a mother-and-child image he liked on the web and tracked down the photographer.
Read MoreСлава Україні!
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Tiny Ukrainian flags made out of toothpick halves and strips cut out of stickers. They’re what I have to say on the matter of politics.
Read MoreYellow and Blue
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The war next door has me thinking about the symbolism of those energetic and hopeful Ukrainian colors. May they be a sign.
Read MorePoppy Seed Tart
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Writing about this remarkable dessert—and taking the process photos, and perfecting the recipe—has been on my Christmas list for years.
Read MoreRose-Colored
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Capturing those pink streaks in the sky is effortless now that I have been living with this remarkable western view for sixteen years.
Read MoreRadiant Glow and Glossy Shine
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Interested in a strategic copywriter’s work? This post examines my English writing for Polish companies in the natural skincare sector.
Read MorePostcards from Crete
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Take a visual journey through the beaches and towns of Western Crete and imagine how cool that turquoise sea feels on a scorching August day.
Read MoreWhat Tea Leaves
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Drinking tea is a daily habit of mine and a constant source of pleasure. In this essay I take a part-poetic, part-analytical line of inquiry.
Read MoreJam Session
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Observations and practical tips about making jam using seasonal fruit, presented not as recipes but as a personal essay on the topic.
Read MoreMarta Konarzewska, Artist
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Tasked with documenting some extraordinary sketchbooks, I found myself inspired to write about the woman who created them.
Read MoreWorking for Applica
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Some projects wind up much more satisfying than expected. And some clients deserve the same praise they lavish on their writers.
Read MoreIndependence
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To write what I want, about what I choose—this is independence. To photograph my city my way. To live on my own terms. Yes, in Warsaw.
Read MoreIt’s a Sign
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Two years ago, a giant army-adjacent neon hijacked my favorite skyline. In this post I show and tell just how that has turned out.
Read MoreArt of a Spare Part
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Even beautiful lamps often come with canopies that are an afterthought. Here’s a close look at one neat workaround for this problem.
Read MoreAnnenMayKantereit
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Come over and let me introduce you to some playful, blues-inflected German rock. Be ready for a surprising amount of softness and sophistication.
Read MoreBeing Strategic: Phase Zero
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Are you looking for a simple road map to help you clarify and implement your current business objectives? Maybe this can help.
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