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Creamy gelato, decadent pasta, and magical artistry and monuments. These three things come together to create the most beautiful place that I called home for 4 months last year. The novel Love & Gelato (2017) by Jenna Evans Welch captures some of those remarkable memories. I was recommended this book this year based on my…

As hot coffee’s #1 hater, I was quite worried about how I was going to survive four months studying abroad in Florence, Italy. But I was quickly surprised with all of the delicious iced latte and alternative milk options throughout the historic and famous coffee city. Ditta Artigianale Speciality Coffee Ditta Artigianale began as a…

If you walk too fast, you just might miss this piece of New England right here in Ann Arbor known as Durham’s Tracklements and Smokery. Situated in a small outpost near Ann Arbor’s Farmers Market, this unique smokery brings community and thoughtfully smoked dishes to the Ann Arbor food scene. It’s one of those “if…