by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2014 | Culture, Eats, Four Corners, Summer 2014
It may surprise you to learn that eggplant is not what it seems: this native Indian plant is actually a fruit! Eggplant has had many uses throughout history; for example, women in ancient China created a dye out of eggplant skins to polish their teeth to a shiny gray....
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 1, 2014 | Banner, Features, Spring 2014
By Mary-Celeste Lewis “Ciao, baby!” a man yells cheerfully to you in a loud voice. “Baby” may be the only English word he knows, but his greeting calls your attention to an eccentric restaurant in a truck. The side reads “No Ziu Pinu” (“Uncle Joey’s” in Sicilian) and...
by Stowaway Magazine | Apr 1, 2014 | Insider, Recent Articles, Spring 2014, Tips & Tricks
It’s tough to find a souvenir that encompasses the life-changing experiences, memorable people, and indescribable sights that only travel provides. A few Google searches before your trip will help you avoid on-the-spot thoughts like, Maybe I’ll just buy a snow globe...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2014 | Field Notes, Highway Highlight, Recent Articles, Winter 2014
Julius Caesar, the Apostle Paul, Herman Melville, and Mark Twain—what do all these men have in common? They all traveled on and were inspired by one of the earliest and most-traveled roads in history: the Appian Way. Built in 312 BC, the Appian Way strategically...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2014 | Culture, Eats, Winter 2014
The avocado is a tree-grown food loved by people the world over. Even the ancient Egyptians loved avocado, applying it daily to their hair to keep their locks healthy and shiny. The avocado is also called the Alligator Pear because of its bumpy green skin. Did you...
