If after solving today’s puzzle you find yourself moved to take a deep dive into the world of pepper shakers, then I can assure you the above picture is of a real place in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. There you will find over 20,000 pairs of salt and pepper shakers. And the best part? It’s a dog-friendly establishment! So head on over with your beloved pooch, check out some shakers, and tell ’em Trent sent you. If you happen to be one of my many European fans, you are also covered. There is a sister museum in Spain: the Museo de Saleros y Pimenteros. It’s the only salt and pepper shaker museum in Europe!
I appreciate every single one of you and look forward to meeting you in person one day when that’s a thing again. Be well!
I'm a husband, father, psychologist, musician, and crossword constructor living in Catonsville, MD. My puzzles have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times and its syndicates, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Andrews McMeel Universal Syndicate, the American Values Club Crossword, Spyscape Crossword, The Crosswords Club, and crossword apps such as the Redstone Crossword Puzzle App on iOS and Google Play. All of that means I've been published in every newspaper in the United States and many others around the world. Here at Grid Therapy, I can show a bit more of myself than the major publishers can allow. I hope you enjoy your time here on the crossword couch! I'd love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions. If you're interested in having a custom crossword puzzle created for your event or organization, email me at drtrent (at) gmail.com.