Julia Tomiak | Diary of a Word Nerd

The Story Behind the Baguette

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

The history behind the tasty wand-shaped bread we call "the baguette".

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

For fans of historical fiction or Thomas Jefferson, America's First Daughter is a must read!

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

This delicious Italian bread actually means "slipper", perhaps because it's soft on the inside? Learn how to say "ciabatta".

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

My 'Hoos are out, but there is still much to gain from watching March Madness.

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

I love to write in purple ink. So did Lewis Carroll! Learn other quirks about writers like Victor Hugo and William Faulker.

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Many schools don't even teach handwriting anymore... bad idea. We need handwriting skills AND typing skills; the Word Nerd explains why...