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Welcome

Roseanne Pereira loves stories. As a reporter, she has worked in public radio, print, and online — writing, recording, and blogging her way to reveal stories that would otherwise go unheard. Roseanne has studied writing and literature at Yale University and the University of San Francisco.

She hopes to continue to combine her interests in literature, human rights, and food. Stay tuned!

Stories


Portraits of Three Young Farmers

Young Minnesota farmers on why they ended up in the field and what keeps them there.


Sydney Claxton and the Invention of Curvy Brat Buns

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI — It’s Father’s Day, 2010. I’m sitting in Connell’s Orchard shop chatting with 9-year-old Sydney Claxton, his father…


The Tea Guy

Can you determine the type of tea you’ll like by the type of cheese you eat, the apples you prefer, maybe even the beer you drink? Bill Waddington can.


How September 11th Invaded Her Novel

An interview with Claire Messud, author of the award-winning novel, The Emperor’s Children.


Blog


Cravings

What book was I reading that said if you looked at any large quantity of your writing, you would see…


Thanksgiving Duck

Yes, I hosted a Thanksgiving dinner. Of course I’ll share my menu. No, I don’t like turkeys – alive, dead,…


Kumquat Compote: Little Gem of a Recipe

It’s been almost a whole year since I came back from Ballymaloe, which had me thinking about do-overs. One recipe…


Purple Bread and Starters: The Baker’s Magic

I have been meaning to share this with you for so long now. Last month I attended the most amazing…