Jez Butterworth’s Next Play
Yes, I’ve got the inside scoop on the next project from Butterworth, author of the mega-hits Jerusalem and The Ferryman! Lutèce, …
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Culann’s Hound 51: The Pearl
Manannán mac Lir, the son of the Sea, was a prominent figure in ancient Irish religion. He also appears in …
Persian Rose-Scented Shortbread
I made this rose and raspberry flavored shortbread from a recipe in the New York Times, a creation of the …
Culann’s Hound 50: A Mortal Hero
Mortality is at the center of the great epics. In the Sumerian Gilgamesh epic, the hero (like Achilles and Cúchulainn) …
Culann’s Hound 49: At The Ford
Cúchulainn’s battle at the ford with his friend Ferdiad is the climactic scene of the Táin Bó Cúailnge. The fight is …
Gentle On My Mind
Yesterday we lost Glen Campbell, the legendary singer, songwriter and musician. I knew it was coming, because when we saw …
Edible Weed (No, Not That Kind)
If the dandelions are the most prolific plant in your yard, try eating them. It won’t make them go away, …
Culann’s Hound 48: Black’s King
The “Staunton” style of chess pieces, required for formal competition, was created by a man named Nathaniel Cooke, an editor …
“The Anxiety of Influence” on the London Stage
A few weeks ago, I was in London for theatre and food. While the nosh was delicious, it’s the stage …
Peachy Keen
Peach cobbler: I will eat the leftovers of this tomorrow for breakfast. That is, unless the Long-Suffering One raids the …
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