WRITING

Spiritual Search for the Essence of Espresso

washington post :: A coffee lover goes on a pilgrimage in search of espresso’s ancestral roots, and finds much more than a caffeine high.

So You Want to Work in Specialty Coffee?

the scaa chronicle :: There’s no better way to learn how to discover, attain, and sustain a profession in the dynamic world of specialty coffee than by asking someone who’s been around the (caffeinated) block a few times. Here, several newbies get some insider tips from coffee-industry veterans.

Vegan Athletes

chickpea magazine :: What does it take to be a professional bodybuilder and a marathon runner on a completely plant-based diet? Two competitive vegan athletes share their stories.

Reveling in the Real Taiwan

washington post :: Discovering a world of artisans and craftspeople behind the true “Made in Taiwan” label.

Art on Their Sleeves

the boston globe :: A group of Boston local silk-screen artists find expression in their fabric.

This Review Combines Sass with Skin

the boston globe :: A troupe of tassel-swinging, high-kicking burlesque-revival dancers go on tour, putting the “yes, we can” back in the cancan.

He Proves Vegan Cookies Don’t Have to Crumble

the boston globe :: A commercial baker in Cambridge, Mass., promises locals that animal-free doesn’t necessarily also mean taste-free.

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