Reading for the Christmas Season

A few pieces about Advent and Christmas. 

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Where's Cara? (Volume 8: The Freelanceaversary edition)

Celebrating my Freelanceaversary by sharing my first national food byline, and a piece in the Washington Post. 

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Where's Cara? (Volume Seven: The Food Edition)

A collection of the summer's food writing. 

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Where's Cara? (Volume Six)

In this edition: rice and family history, how yoga is teaching me to pray, and achieving proper bra fit.

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Where's Cara? (Volume Five)

The fifth installment of Where's Cara? includes a metaphorical reflection inspired by Lauren Winner, a profile of a master whisky blender, and an interview with Christie Purifoy on her new book Roots & Sky.

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Where's Cara? (Volume Four)

In this edition: the history of blue drink, faith musings about tea, vintage cocktail garnishes, and my own story surrounding Suzanne Burden's Reclaiming Eve.

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Where's Cara (Volume Three)

In this edition: an interview with Adam McHugh about his book The Listening Life and a local podcast about being a food critic.

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Where's Cara? (Volume Two)

This edition of Where's Cara? includes some reflections on the Easter season, a guide to vintage glass and barware, thoughts on The Bachelor, and my experiences in eating a burrito the size of my head.

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Where's Cara? (Volume One)

A new blog feature! I'm sharing the places I've been on the Internet this past week! In this edition: Anne Bogel's reading podcast, Addie Zierman, registries, hospitality, and How To Be Single. 

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Be My Valentine?

A few Valentine-y pieces from me to you.

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Spark Joy

A review of Marie Kondo's newest book, Spark Joy.

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L is for London

I'm always thinking about London at this time of year, but this time it's different.

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A Little More Advent

Something for the singles, a video, and a few of my favorite pieces from last Advent. 

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Some Places I've Been

My three latest pieces for You Are Here. 

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A Little Advent

a post by Cara Strickland
on December 14, 2015
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K is for Knife

The story of how my new knife chose me. 

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J is for Jelly

My mom, my great grandmother, and blackberry jelly. 

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Devotional Calendars for Advent and Christmas

Advent and Christmas Devotional Art Calendars Are Here!

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