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Aging Exotic Matter in a Custom Wine Cellar
If you posed that question to a restaurant sommelier, or anyone passionate about collecting and maturing wines, they would say NO! They might even ask, Why would you want to try to keep anything but...
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Fresh Veggie Cornmeal Fritters
Sometimes on a Sunday, before I do my grocery shopping for the upcoming week, I pull all the veggies I didn’t get around to using during the previous week and make something — sometimes a pot of...
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Three Things I Love about You (If You’re a Burger)
I have feelings about burgers. The good news is that Amadorians are in a good place, burger-wise, and my feelings are so strong I feel compelled to write about them. Right now, a burger worth...
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How to Find the Best Food Near You
If you’re thinking about your next meal and aren’t sure what to eat, you’re not alone! Many people struggle with choice overload, where their blood sugar is low, they’re hungry, yet they’re not sure...
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Wine for Beginners: 7 Popular Types
When confronted with the sheer variety of wine in stores or on restaurant lists, choosing the right bottle can be an overwhelming experience. A few basic guidelines to help you select a bottle that...
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Thanksgiving 2021: Rectangles for the Win!
I’ve never been afraid of going off-script when it comes to making holiday dinners – or any dinner for that matter, and this year I’m going Full Metal Jacket on my family. I have no idea what that...
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What is a “Dry Drunk”?
Alcoholism is an all-consuming, life-ruining disease. Living with the illness often means the loss of family, relationships, job, wealth, and self-respect. Recovering from alcoholism takes time, hard...
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Clean-out-the-fridge-frittata
I love to be alone in my kitchen, fridge full of stuff, with time to create. No pressure of time or expectations. This fine morning, I’m listening to my current favorite podcast, Smartless, and...
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Dining Dilemma: Deciphering Healthier Choices Between Restaurants and Home...
America is known for its food culture. Unfortunately, a lot of that culture is fast food. Most of everyone is aware that fast food is certainly not the healthier choice in almost every possible way,...
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Why a Restaurant’s Messaging Matters
Twenty years of working in restaurants and bars can take a toll on a person, especially when that person just wants to go out. to. dinner. Period. No judging, no nit-picking. I’m careful about where I...
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