Straw to Gold

I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with art. On one hand, I’ve always been an “artsy kid,” experimenting with drawing, music, and many other mediums. They are forms of expression that often surpass words. But I’ve never been a huge fan of museums. Sure, I’ll walk around, quickly taking in exhibits that looks interesting, occasionally…

Capital of Gastronomy

One theme that keeps coming up in our class discussions about Lyon is intentionality in the city’s various forms of art, and food is no exception. Lyon’s identity as the capital of gastronomy was certainly one of the many reasons I was drawn to the city. But I didn’t realize exactly what this title entailed…