As children we turned our noses up at the dreaded broccoli on our plates, desperately trying to negotiate our way out of finishing it. Even the universally popular Family Guy paid homage to the broccoli plant thanks to Stewie's not-so-subtle aversion to the little green tree. Today may find you embracing broccoli for a number of reasons light years away...
“Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!” is the revelatory exclamation attributed to the Benedictine monk and champagne saint Dom Pérignon, and his fellow enthusiasts would surely toast to that. Champagne is the elixer of kings and generals, the very ambrosia of the gods. A drink to celebrate the most joyous occasions--and likewise every other occasion--champagne elevates even the most...
The frog holds a prestigious place in Japanese culture, so unlike our own in regards to such creatures. Believed to hold infinite powers of prosperity, luck, and lifelong abundance, the Japanese frog is heralded as the god of rainfall during the tsuyu season and ensurer of harvests. With such a wealth of good fortune in its wake, the Japanese frog...
People are like onions, the old saying goes: each of us contains layer upon layer of complexity. While that may not be a regular thought each time you find yourself chopping an onion, there's no denying the more profound meanings associated with this culinary staple. The very word onion comes from the Latin word "unio," which means oneness. And if...
No well-appointed breakfast table is complete without a leaning tower of pancakes, and this American favorite has been a mainstay in the home for well over a century. Reminiscent of sunlit diners and syrup-soaked memories, pancakes are the ultimate representation of comfort food at its finest. And because comfort is in short supply these days, the pancake tattoo is a...
"Dry as toast" may not be the laconic insult many take it to be. Many an early riser will happily read the news over a cup of coffee and plate of toast. A table staple since time immemorial, toast is that practical, no-frills breakfast companion whose contribution to the dining spread is all but irreplaceable. We tend to ink certain...
Leslie Knope of the famed Parks and Recreation was a renowned waffle addict, frequently prescribing one of JJ's specials as a remedy for everything from work-related stress to fights among friends. If you've been browsing your favorite tattoo artist's archive for potential waffle designs, you can surely endorse this Parks and Rec principle. Of course, Stranger Things too if you're...
In life there's a beginning and a finish line, and in between the journey we make around the track. The world of race car driving is one apart from our own, but that doesn't mean certain symbols don't carry over in relevance. The checkered racing flag is more than just a "GO!" message, but the mark of the man who...
"Silly goose," goes the saying, and so too goes the infinitely more honorable reputation of the goose. Far from its folktale roots depicting it as a perpetually foiled creature of prey, the goose is in fact an ancient symbol of freedom, courage to travel afar to seek one's fortune, and loyalty to loved ones and those in need. Suffice to...
The places we hail from or likewise find ourselves putting down roots in should be destinations of pride and remembrance. Pride for that locale's history and progress, remembrance for those who lived and died under its very flag. Maryland is one of the country's oldest and richest states, home to the nation's capitol and key player in many of America's...
