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A Roman Bowl from a Mongolian Tomb
Roman Bowl from a Mongolian Noble Tomb (5th C ACE) This bowl is a fine example of pinched-glass craftmanship. It is of Roman (possibly Byzantine) origin and is believed to be dated to the 5th Century...
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Natto in Japan and Beyond
Natto, or fermented soybeans, are everywhere in Japan. There are natto burgers, natto bruschetta made with heaps of natto mixed with melted cheese or tomatoes on toasted bread, and even natto curries...
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Spicy Asian – Authentic Szechuan in Ithaca
Wherever I go, for work or for personal travel, I like to hit a good restaurant during my trip. If that restaurant can be a Silk Road restaurant, all the better. I had the chance this past weekend to...
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Spring on the Silk Road Means: Black Locust Blossoms
Black Locust Blossoms Spring has finally come to the Central Atlantic and all the leaves have opened out into a sea of green. In our area, dairy cows graze and suckle their young in fields of...
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