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The Unofficial Hocus Pocus Cookbook is based on the cult-classic 1993 film Hocus Pocus. Halloween recipes within these pages—complete with color photos—will be the hit of the party this October! Who doesn't love a great cookbook? And, when you combine it with one...
We've all seen those advertisements with the kids creating cinema-quality videos and cover-worthy photos on the iPhone. I love my iPhone camera, but I discovered so many more cool things I can do—and how to create cover-worthy photos—when I read The iPhone...
If 2020 has taught me anything, it is that travel is vital. Though in a crunch, a travelogue can provide hours of enjoyment. It's one more way that we at Wander are looking to Bring Travel Home for our readers. As an avid travelogue reader, here are the top travel...
You may be familiar with the likeness of Frida Kahlo with her iconic unibrow, floral wreath in her braided hair, and peasant clothing, but many are not aware of the amazing woman behind this current fashion trend. I became enamored with Frida Kahlo fairly recently...
When I received a copy of no crumbs left: Whole30 Endorsed, Recipes for Everyday Food Made Marvelous, I was a little skeptical. I mean, Whole30-endorsed is a big deal. I know there is a lot of support for eating gluten- and dairy-free, but I could barely imagine a...
Outdoorsy and wannabe outdoorsy people visiting Portland will find 100 reasons to get outside in the new book Easy Portland Outdoors. Portland local—and Wander contributor—Teresa Bergen wrote Easy Portland Outdoors for people interested in fun but not overly taxing...
I grew up in Virginia and traveled throughout the South as a child. Southern flavors are as complex as the people and the history. I've been away from the South for a very long time and returning to Texas in late 2017 brought back one very big realization—the food...
Portland Cooks is a feast for the eyes. If you love Portland restaurants, and are followers of Portland chefs, this new cookbook by Danielle Centoni should be on your must-have list. It’s designed for the home cook and the Portland restaurant aficionado alike....
As you wander, I would recommend using one of the Axel & Ash journals to "insert YOUR story." In an earlier article, I shared some of my travel firsts. This beautiful journal—Swept Away by Wanderlust—is the perfect way for you to start recording your travel...
I admit it. I'm sort of a cookbook junkie. Tasting Wine and Cheese: An Insider's Guide to Mastering the Principles of Pairing is now my new favorite food book. This is not a cookbook, exactly. In fact, there are no recipes. Instead, it is filled with suggestions...