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Jess Allen
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I’ve written for a number of publications including: Maclean’s, Toronto Life, the Toronto Star, and the Globe and Mail. Here are some links to stories that I’m particularly proud of. 

  • In conversation with Stephen Mitchell: On Homer and being the rock star of translators

  • Pie Wars: The raging debate over how to make the flakiest, most delicious pastry crust

  • Book Review: Blood, Bones & Butter, by Gabrielle Hamilton

  • Book Review: Saving Italy: The Race to Rescue a Nation’s Treasures From the Nazis, by Robert M. Edsel

  • The Archaeology of ancient beer

  • An interactive tour of the Sistine Chapel

  • Royal wedding cakes

  • A Talk of the Town-style visit to a Classics Club

  • How food and film intersect on the silver screen

  • Travel piece: On a life-affirming night in Greece

  • Travel piece: a personal journey to the Sanctuary of Diktynna