Shoofly Pie
The Pennsylvania Dutch region of south central Pennsylvania around Lancaster County features a large number of culinary delights. Besides scrapple (it’s best to try it before you look at the recipe), chicken corn soup, hog …
Author: Doug
New Jersey Shark Attacks of 1916
In July 1916, media across the U.S. buzzed with reports of five shark attacks in three locations in central and southern New Jersey. The first two attacks were on the Jersey shore, with a fatality …
EXTC Live: An Iconic English Band Revived
I’ve been a big fan of the English band XTC since 1980 when my best friend and neighbor Jeff brought over his older brother’s copy of Black Sea. We listened to the record non-stop for …
Welcome!
We’re Jen and Doug. In March 2023, after two years of planning, construction, and a whole lot of impatient waiting, we took off in a converted Sprinter van to see the country. Along for the …