The Gulf has been a source of joy for me and at times tortuous, since the days I wore a little bright orange life vest.

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That’s why when the weather gets cold, we don’t spend time mourning summer—we put on a sweater and we go eat noodle soup.

If you're a fan of thick, chewy noodles, you'll appreciate that learning how to make homemade udon noodles is so easy.