Ride > Eat > Repeat: a mission
Ride > Eat > Repeat is more than food and motorcycle travel. We investigate how food shapes culture. Who were the people — and what was the time and place like — that brought us the taco? How does a community fish fry at a small town church create bonds of trust and togetherness?
And we look at history; why did poutine go from a regional dish to a national dish in Canada, and what changed as it came across the border to America?
Food crosses language and culture. We all need to eat, and times with loved ones are sweetened by what is on the table. From coffee and donuts to vegan barbecue, let’s strap on the riding boots and explore the world through a human lens, with food.
Latest Posts
A quick snippet of the top stories in the Ride > Eat > Repeat universe.
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Overnight Oats: the anyday, everyday fuel
A covered wagon staple still available for any meal. Sweet or savory, add needed flavors, textures, and nutrients to this fiber and energy rich, shelf stable, lightweight superfood.
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My Strange Obsession with the Enchirito
It’s just a mess of stuff with things melted on top of it, but that’s the secret of everything from casseroles to nachos to chili. The enchirito is something more than its component parts though. Taco Bell knows it, and likes to bring…
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TexMex in Austin
Trying a few TexMex chains while in Austin. Perfecting my budget-traveler skills, and dreaming of Canada. #projectRER
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Lent and the Friday Fish Fry
While Lent is strongly connected to the Catholic faith, the tradition goes back to the early church. But like every American holiday from Easter to Halloween, the modern version is slightly more “‘Murica” than it was before, say, the 1950’s. A nod to…
Event Roundup
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