Author Archives: Val

Dirty Socks Hot Spring

Owens Lake in California’s Eastern Sierra mountains was once a lush wetland, but since most of the water was diverted to Los Angeles, it is a dry desert bed. At the southeast edge is a small man-made pool fed from … Continue reading

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Toast’s Best Friend (Or Worst Enemy)

United Kingdom Marmite Over the years, I have had the pleasure and opportunity to savor unusual food from across the globe. I have enjoyed guinea pig at at a table where the other diners didn’t like the way the entree … Continue reading

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O What A Glorious Sicht

Scotland, UK Burns Night Supper Few events celebrate both a famous poet and a national dish quite like the Scottish celebration that is the Burns Supper. The event is traditionally held on the birthday of “Scotland’s favorite son” and national … Continue reading

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Ice Water In Their Veins

Wall, South Dakota Wall Drug Have you ever been in traffic, maybe in Boston, Chicago or Atlanta and noticed a Wall Drug bumper sticker on one of the cars in front of you? Perhaps you’ve wondered, “What is this Wall … Continue reading

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In Defense Of The Twinkie

Deep fried Twinkies How can something so wrong be so right? Just the thought of eating a Twinkie sends a chemically-induced sugar rush up the back of my spine, so what would prompt me to brave the cellophane-wrapped snack that … Continue reading

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